By Larry S. Gibson The video is heart wrenching – police officers standing over five black females lying face down on the ground, some with their hands cuffed behind their […]
Author Archives: Larry S. Gibson
Gerald A. Smith – Civil Rights Lawyer
Until 1885, African Americans were excluded from practicing law in Maryland. Beginning with the bar admission of Everett J. Waring, a continuous line of courageous and effective black attorneys in […]
A Commentary: On the Prosecution of Paul Schurick & Julius Henson
(June 14, 2012) I am not a friend of Julius Henson. Most often, Mr. Henson and I have been political enemies. I have not seen him or spoken with him […]
A Fan’s Tribute to ‘Chuck’
It hit me like a ton of bricks, the text from my sister: “Chuck Brown died today.” I sat silent for a moment, processing the words, wondering if they were […]
Frank W. Phillips III, 61
Frank W. Phillips III, 61, a retired 22 year Baltimore City Police Sergeant and 13 year Investigator with the Baltimore City State’s Attorney office died Tuesday after a lengthy illness […]
Viola Olivia Tutman Lewis
The family of Viola Olivia Tutman Lewis will receive family and friends for a family hour at Heritage United Church of Christ on Tuesday, December 13 from 4 p.m. until […]
MESSAGE TO HERMAN CAIN
The greeting on your website says, “we are looking forward to hearing from you”, but I’m not sure you will be looking forward to hearing from me, Mr. Cain. I […]
Alicia Camilla Tucker
Alicia Camilla Tucker, daughter of William Johnson and Sarah Hughes, was born on November 2, 1911 in Reisterstown, Maryland at 22 Bond Avenue. She was one of 10 children with […]
Michelle Dial, 62
On Wednesday May 25, 2011, Michelle Cecilia Murray Dial of Baltimore, peacefully submitted her spirit to her heavenly father. She was a 1967 graduate of Edmondson High School. She later […]
Christophe G. Bacote Pinnick
Christophe Godfrey Bacote Pinnick was born June 27, 1947, to the late Doris Alma Pinnick and Milton Bacote. Christophe had a great bond and was raised by his stepfather Russell […]
Abner Sampson, 78
Abner “Sam” Sampson Sr. was born Oct. 6, 1932, to the late Clarence and Pearline Faulkner Sampson in Goldsboro, N.C. Sam graduated from Dillard High School in Goldsboro, N.C., where […]
Marion David Taylor, 59
Marion, who was known to all as “Buck,” went home to be with the Lord on June 11. He was the son of Marion and Sodonia Taylor of Snow Hill, […]