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“By standing on the shoulders of our ancestors and enjoying borrowed blessing we now, humbly, have the opportunity to give back and pay it forward at the same time.”
-Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr., President and CEO
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A Vision Rooted in Faith: Freedom Square Offers New Hope for West Baltimore
We need your support for an important initiative to honor Baltimore's civil rights heritage by designating the 1300 block of Division Street and the 1300 block of Druid Hill Avenue as Baltimore's Freedom Square. This historic area served as the epicenter of Baltimore's struggle for equality and justice during the civil rights movement. The intersection of these streets witnessed pivotal moments in our city's history, including peaceful protests, community organizing, and the courageous efforts of [...]
Opinion: It’s time to allow beer and wine sales in Maryland’s grocery stores
The recent government shutdown—and the disruption it caused to SNAP benefits—reminded us once again that too many of our neighbors live with the daily fear of not being able to put a hot meal on their family’s table. In communities across Baltimore, many residents living paycheck to paycheck face an even steeper challenge: the lack of accessible, full-service grocery stores that offer fresh, healthy food. Grocery stores operate on thin margins. Like any business, they cannot [...]
Rev. Al Hathaway works to keep Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream alive in Baltimore
Reverend Al Hathaway discusses how Baltimore continues to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and keep the dream alive.
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