The Baltimore Black Panther Party was founded in 1968 by Warren Hart, a figure who would later be revealed as an informant for the F.B.I. and the National Security Agency.  He not only surveled them, he also encouraged them to commit crimes. His exposure began as Marshall “Eddie” Conway” and other Panthers began to notice discrepancies. Hart was the first of many informants. Baltimore’s Panthers operated under intense scrutiny from the outset. When Hart fled, he was replaced by John Clark, who was regularly harassed and jailed. Steve McCutchen, who was about 19 at the time of joi...Read More

The Baltimore Black Panther Party was founded in 1968 by Warren Hart, a figure who would later be revealed as an informant for the F.B.I. and the National Security Agency.  He not only surveled them, he also encouraged them to commit crimes. His exposure began as Marshall “Eddie” Conway” and other Panthers began to notice discrepancies. Hart was the first of many informants. Baltimore’s Panthers operated under intense scrutiny from the outset. When Hart fled, he was replaced by John Clark, who was regularly harassed and jailed. Steve McCutchen, who was about 19 a...Read More

In the wake of the most recent election, it’s clear that Black and Brown votes matter. But voting is only one part of the equation. History teaches us that change comes when people join forces, using both political and economic influence. Think of the colonists who boycotted British goods, or the Civil Rights leaders who used economic resistance to demand justice. These movements didn’t just rely on voting; they relied on the power of people coming together, strategically spending (or withholding) their money to create a world that reflected their values....Read More

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will be among a distinguished group of national leaders recognized this month by the National Action Network for advancing the legacy and unfinished work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....Read More

Background of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has its roots in complex geopolitical, cultural, and historical contexts. The situation escalated significantly in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea following Ukraine’s Euromaidan protests and the ousting of former President Yanukovych. The subsequent rise of separatist movements in Eastern Ukraine, particularly in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, led to an ongoing conflict involving Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists. Despite multiple ceasefire agreements mediated through the Minsk Protocols, tensio...Read More

In a recent discussion, a new policy initiative was introduced with the potential to significantly impact Black and Brown communities across the United States. This policy, championed by leaders who understand the challenges faced by marginalized groups, aims to bridge the gaps in economic opportunity, healthcare access, and educational equity. By focusing on the needs of these communities, the policy seeks to create a more inclusive and equitable society. At its core, the policy acknowledges the systemic barriers that have historically hindered the progress of Black and Brown communities. Th...Read More