Jim Wallis writes a thought-provoking article about the “end” of the Iraq War entitled, It’s Finally Over – and it was Wrong.” It made me think about the first time I was arrested for direct action and civil disobedience in protest of the military invasion and occupation of Iraq four years ago. The action...
Two others were wounded. During an evening that promised to be filled with family time and football; my night was interrupted by an unsettling phone call from my mother. The timbre in the voice on the other end of the phone immediately sent my mind back 9 years. The only time I’d ever heard...
There I was. Standing on the House Floor at the State Capital with Speaker Michael Busch…yes that Michael Busch. How did I get there? Well, it all started with a call from Delegate Jill Carter inviting me to come and accept an award on behalf of one of the greatest clergy/activists that Baltimore has...
On September 11th, I was blessed to commemorate an unforgettable day in America’s history by making a radical statement in a public demonstration – I answered the call made by Women in Black to stand for PEACE on Charles Street. For the past few years, WIB has organized this peace witness by encouraging people...
Well folks – the next chapter of Faith in Action has begun and this time we’re on Spirit 1400AM (Baltimore). The show tonight was great. We had callers right off the bat which is always a good sign and my guests (pictured above) were amazing. A special “THANK YOU” to Revs. Tamara Hardy, Scott...
…they published my latest op/ed on Darfur and local divestment activities. Click here to read my piece and feel free to comment.
As I shared last month, I am a proud mentor in a program that serves incarcerated youth at the Charles Hickey School in Baltimore County. I’ve joined with four other strong brothers and we go to Hickey every Saturday for a strong 90 minute session – half youth develoment / half recreation. The 15...
On Friday, August 24, 2007, the brothers of BrothaSpeak and members of Young Clergy for Social Change went on location in an East Baltimore community where a firebomb attack occurred just days before. We went to the scene late in the evening (10PM – 12:30AM) to see for ourselves what was going on there...
I’ve been quite active over the past couple of days. On Wednesday night, I spoke at a Back to School Rally in Turners Station. There was a good sized crowd out at the Fleming Center to hear motivating words about school and to receive school supplies. I received the invitation to this event on...
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