He was always referred to as The Boss. Tall and slender, with warm brown skin and a regal yet humble bearing, Bearing family secrets he took to his grave, He commanded respect, though his voice seldom rose above a whisper. I. He took his 3rd grade education and uncanny math skills from his home in … More The Boss (In Honor of Labor Day)
On Monday afternoon (August 5, 2019), my aunt, who lives on Payson Street, and I had gone shopping. When we left to go shopping, both her property and the alley next to it were clear of dirt, trash, and debris, because my aunt keeps it that way. The home has been owned by our family … More Combatting Blight in Baltimore: Shoddy Work Does Not Merit a Selfie
On Saturday August 3, 2019, I traveled from my home in the Lauraville community in Northeast Baltimore to the Reservoir Hill community in West Baltimore, to attend back-to-back events: The annual Reservoir Hill Resource Fair and Music Festival (11am-4pm) and the annual Hands Across Baltimore/Hug Don’t Shoot/Ceasefire Weekend (6-8pm). I had been so excited to … More A Saturday in Reservoir Hill: A Community Coming Together Amid Chaos
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