ywca greater baltimore Archives

CDBG is a Critical Lifeline for Our Community

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

By Rachel Libelo Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator, YWCA Greater Baltimore To end the government shutdown, Congress will have to pass a Continuing Resolution that extends funding levels from the last fiscal year long enough to agree on what the funding levels for this upcoming year should be. During these negotiations, one of the spending bills… Continue Reading CDBG is a Critical Lifeline for Our Community

Implicit Bias and Trayvon’s Legacy

Monday, September 9, 2013

By Tara Andrews, Esq. The racial implications of Trayvon Martin’s death and George Zimmerman’s acquittal are undeniable and are commanding a much-needed response. The public debate thus far has focused on overt racism. I contend, however, that overt racism alone didn’t kill Trayvon Martin. Implicit bias was a key accomplice in Trayvon’s death. Implicit bias… Continue Reading Implicit Bias and Trayvon’s Legacy