Op/Ed: A few words about Ken Harris and Our Stop-The-Violence Campaign
(BALTIMORE - September 27, 2008) - Normally, when our community suffers such a high profile loss due to senseless violence as we did this past weekend, I will take the opportunity to immediately write and send out a few words. I wasn’t able to do so right away regarding the murder of Ex-Councilman Ken Harris and I realize now that one of the reasons was that this one hit a little bit close to home to me.
I won’t elaborate on that because it’s not about me. My condolences go out to Ken’s wife and kids and his entire family as well as the vast community that he served and that loved him so much. He will be missed.
This is not a time for a solicitation or anything like that. Instead I want to just let you know that we’re going to keep doing what we do. I know you support us, and I know you understand the reasons that we’re out there.
A few years ago, we shifted our focus more towards hands on involvement with our young people, primarily through the creation of the Winning Teams Mentoring Program. Things are going well. Last year, all of the high school seniors in the program graduated and are now away in college. This year, we are very excited because over two-thirds of the kids in the program will be new. Their “Winning Experience” project will be the development and production of an Internet Newscast/News magazine focusing on youth related issues. Further, our fall “Pathway to College” activity will be a day-long visit to Howard University - similar to our day at the US Naval Academy last fall. And, of course, we will be having our third annual Multi-Day College Tour in the spring.
Just wanted you to know that we’re out there and doing what we can.
I know that you all understand why.
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Today (Tuesday, March 9th), the question is whether adults are stepping up to the plate on behalf of our youth.
Last week, approximately 700+ young people rallied at Camden Yards for jobs over prisons. They are asking for $100 million. Special guests today include Bryant Muldrew of the Algebra Project, organizers of last week's rally.
The show airs at 10 am on WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore or you can listen online at www.wolbbaltimore.com. The call-in number is 410.481.1010.
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The Glover Report: In Support of Brother Darren:
For the record, to date there has been no response from the BCPS or from Dr. Andres Alonso. For the record, I sent a request to the communications department for a response via video, radio, or print.
Mind you, this is all on camera. Check the tape.
Pardon my judgement, but something seems fundamentally wrong, especially when former Baltimore City Police Commissioner Kevin P. Clark was immediately ousted for an alleged domestic incident.
How come nobody is asking any questions about Dr. Alonso? He is charge of our children’s education. Need I say more? Prompt any questions from you?