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When Governor O'Malley introduced the Civil Marriage Protection Act of 2012, faith leaders from many denominations enthusiastically stood by him in support. As ordained ministers, we do as well.more
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“Grant Marriage Rights, Not Rites”
Originally published February 02, 2012When Governor O'Malley introduced the Civil Marriage Protection Act of 2012, faith leaders from many denominations enthusiastically stood by him in support. As ordained ministers, we do as well.more
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Editorial
January 11, 2012 -
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everything that is done in the world is done by hope.” When he unknowingly signed onto the fight for civil rights for “Negroes,” he had no idea the hope he brought to those who’d been down trodden so long they didn’t know where to find “up.” Without the bells and whistles...more
December 14, 2011 -
On behalf of the employees and volunteers at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System, I would like to thank our veterans for their military service and to wish them and their families a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. more
November 09, 2011 -
For more than 230 years, our brave service men and women have underwritten our freedom by duty, honor and selfless service. Come Nov. 11, Americans everywhere will give pause on Veterans Day to honor our men and women who have served in the armed forces.more
September 03, 2011 -
The AFRO presents its official endorsements for candidates running for election in Baltimore City this Fall 2011.more
June 02, 2011 -
In 2006, a group (the “Coalition”) consisting of friends and supporters, alumni and students of some of the area’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) organized to initiate action they individually and collectively believed needed to be taken to address inequities which the State has for too long failed to correct.more
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Have You Seen This Yet?
December 05, 2011 -
The greeting on your website says, "we are looking forward to hearing from you", but I'm not sure you will be looking forward to hearing from me, Mr. Cain.more
November 03, 2011 -
The greeting on your website says, "we are looking forward to hearing from you", but I'm not sure you will be looking forward to hearing from me, Mr. Cain.more
September 06, 2011 -
A timeline of actions by our Presidents which helped the United States land in the economic situation it is in today, going back to Ronald Reagan.more
June 15, 2011 -
Can you guess which national organization houses more criminally-involved participants?more
April 07, 2011 -
Students interested in financing their education should consult this large list of scholarships, with available funds totalling over $25,000,000.more
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Commentary
February 01, 2012 -
How can you tell when politicians are lying? Answer: When they moves their lips. Until now, that had been considered a joke. Today, however, that seems especially true when listening to Republicans seeking their party’s presidential nomination.more
February 01, 2012 -
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has one hell of a nerve. In an image that has gone viral, she put her finger in President Obama’s face, apparently lecturing him about something or other, making her the pure picture of arrogant disrespect. Apparently, she has learned from the best of the marketers.more
February 01, 2012 -
This month, as America celebrates African Americans who most influenced our nation’s history, it is worth remembering that our “history” as a people has a very personal aspect.more
February 01, 2012 -
With the release of “Red Tails,” the nation’s attention has focused once again on the courageous African American pilots of World War II who battled German aces while enduring countless racial indignities in the U.S. military.more
January 19, 2012 -
This month, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we also should be asking ourselves this question: “What message does Dr. King’s legacy have for the leaders of our time?”more
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