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On the anniversary of Maryland’s CROWN Act, why I’m happy to be nappy
As we note the second anniversary of the passing of Maryland's CROWN Act, I talk about my decision to wear my hair natural, and the social, political and even health implications.
Leslie Gray Streeter in 2021 in Fells Point, after her second Big Chop.
Baltimore Running Festival: 2 first-timers talk about why they’re hitting the streets this weekend — something they thought they’d never do
You may never have thought of yourself as a runner. That doesn’t mean you aren’t.
Members of Team Kennedy Krieger at a previous Baltimore Running Festival
Kanye West’s recent controversies have made headlines. Why can’t we stop talking about him?
I don’t have a problem with Kanye West publicly sharing his views. It’s the onus we put on those views that’s curious.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11:  Rapper Kanye West and girlfriend Chaney Jones attend a game between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on March 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
One Baltimore resident’s love for Druid Hill Park, flaws and all
Druid Hill Park is perfect — if you’ll allow that perfect, here in Baltimore, does not mean without flaw.
The Latrobe Pavillion was built in 1860 and overlooks the water at Druid Hill Park. Druid Hill Park is a 745 acre urban park situated in Northwest Baltimore City, it borders up against the JFX and I-83.
Don’t go to the voting booth uninformed on Election Day
Some current office holders and power brokers who control the purse strings are probably perfectly fine with the status quo of voters who don't know what's on their ballot. Let's not give them that satisfaction.
Joshua Harris, VP of Maryland’s chapter of the NAACP, speaks at a press conference at War Memorial Plaza on 10/6/22 to encourage voters to vote no on Question K in the upcoming general election. The question would determine whether or not term limits are imposed on a number of elected positions in the city.
Meet The Banner’s new public editor
DeWayne Wickham, the founding dean of Morgan State's journalism school, explains how he'll tackle his responsibility to readers.
DeWayne WickhamDeWayne Wickham is the public editor of The Baltimore Banner.
Lizzo’s historic crystal flute moment, and why it matters
Lizzo's visit to the Library of Congress sparked not only controversy, but hopefully joy in music for a new generation.
Lizzo
A cold is not as serious as COVID, but deserves the same self-care
When we feel bad, are we more or less likely to take care of ourselves if it's not COVID-19?
Columnist Leslie Gray Streeter took a sick day, even though she was COVID negative, and made herself sit on the couch, watch bad dating shows and got lunch delivered. It's what at least one doctor ordered.
Opinion: Hae Min Lee’s family deserves justice, not a distraction from Marilyn Mosby’s legal woes
A court hearing on September 19, 2022 ended with the overturn of the conviction of prisoner Adnan Syed, who case was chronicled in the hit podcast ‘Serial’. Syed served more than twenty years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, in 1999.
Opinion: Adnan Syed’s case exposes the biases many face in the criminal justice system
Baltimore judge Melissa Phinn threw out Adnan Syed's murder conviction in light of new evidence that someone else could have strangled Hae Min Lee, ordered the release of  Syed.
Opinion: Marilyn Mosby should be praised for her commitment to correcting Adnan Syed’s case and other injustices
A court hearing on September 19, 2022 ended with the overturn of the conviction of prisoner Adnan Syed, who case was chronicled in the hit podcast ‘Serial’. Syed served more than twenty years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, in 1999.
Baltimore ranks as one of the worst taco cities
Here's why it’s not — and why one taco analysis is flawed.
Barbacoa Tacos at Liora (Photo by Shan Wallace/The Baltimore Banner)
COVID exacerbated childhood trauma. Here’s what to look for — and how to help
A Baltimore ACE (adverse childhood experiences) trainer, and a survivor or childhood trauma himself, explains why — and how to help.
Ulysses Archie, Jr. seen here in his Irvington yard surrounded by his chickens, is a survivor of childhood trauma and a trainer in recognizing such trauma in communities.
Opinion: Inadequate housing for foster children is only part of the problem
We should be horrified not simply by where children are being housed, but also because they are being unnecessarily removed from their families in the first place.
The Baltimore City department of Social Services building.
“Thanks Brooks Day”: An appreciation of the former Oriole my son’s named after, and what that means to us
On “Thanks, Brooks Day” I have a personal message for Brooks Robinson, whom my son is named after and who created a tie between this city and my late husband.
Brooks Robinson-Streeter Zervitz at his first Orioles game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
An apology from the editor
A letter from the editor
Why the Black ‘Little Mermaid’ matters
The casting of a Black actor in the live-action “The Little Mermaid” has caused a racist uproar, but also elicited a beautiful response from little Black girls. And that’s more important.
Halle Bailey plays Ariel in Disney's "The Little Mermaid"
Queen Elizabeth’s death: What happened to civility?
The challenge for those of us who engage with social media is how to introduce facts that expose someone's flaws while maintaining civility.
Queen Elizabeth II in London in 2011.
Opinion: Your political flags shouldn’t fly at our government buildings
Whether activists and politicians want to admit it, public buildings are not the place for affirming the sexuality of students, teachers, or anybody else.
6/10/22—Ash Tough, 13, holds a Pride flag up in front of Northwest Middle School in Taneytown.
How do you screen out serial killers on a dating app?
A Pennsylvania woman realized that her problematic ex-boyfriend was an alleged serial killer, freaking out the online dating world. A Maryland dating coach details how to protect yourself from such sketchiness.
Woman kicks away creepy man’s dating profile
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