Heritage United Church of Christ takes up offering to help Baltimore’s homeless
(Thank you Reverend Colin, Reverend Kevin A. Slayton, Bonnie Lane and Pastor Julius Jefferson At Heritage United Church of Christ
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Bonnie Lane is an avid activist and advocate here in Baltimore. She is very vocal about social injustices. Fighting against injustice isn’t just a slogan to her but a way of life. Lane is a soldier in the struggles for social justice, real change and human rights. Having been homeless is what inspired her to become an advocate/activist. A passion for writing consumed her at an early age.
Author: Bonnie Lane
Books & BBQ brings out Baltimore’s hungry readers
Amir, 2, held up his book for me to see. Duane Davis “Shorty” created “Books & BBQ” to help promote
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Read moreViolence against women: Trading safety for survival
I attended a serious event Wednesday called Trading Safety For Survival. The Facebook event depicts it as “A Conversation about
Read morePoor People’s Campaign kicks off in Baltimore
This year (2013) is the 45th anniversary of the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Read moreBaltimore homeless sleeping under I-83 overpass need your help
This is a letter from John. John is a homeless man dwelling under the I-83 overpass in Baltimore. These are
Read moreLive Young Blood: Beginning the conversations that inspire change
On Tuesday I had the privilege of attending a screening of a documentary film called Live Young Blood. It was
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