This PowerPoint presentation was given during the course lecture for University of Baltimore's "Divided Baltimore: How Did We Get Here? Where Do We Go?" class on September 14, 2015. The presentation introduces the unique ...

Nonprofit organizations 501(c) (3)'s serve as valuable assets in their communities. They utilize various revenue and resource streams to accomplish their missions. Many have board members, executives, managers, staff (paid ...

The present research examines whether Baltimore County Public Schools [BCPS] are disproportionately disciplining African American students through both in-school and out-of-school suspensions. This study utilizes data ...

Social coalitions enable humans to thrive, but deciding which groups to trust and align with can be a difficult endeavor. In modern societies, citizens who have been victimized are expected to allow professional police ...

Being a "real one" and "keepin' it real" are terms that are always tossed around but often misunderstood. Many may claim realness, and yet fail to meet its simple requirements. Earlier this week, I wrote about running into ...

Oct. 27, 2015 -- A History of Segregation in Baltimore -- This talk, given by Elizabeth Nix, a professor at the University of Baltimore, brought examples of structural racism and white privilege to light by talking about ...

Public organizations fulfill critical needs in communities across the United States, such as housing, environmental protection, public education, and more. In this important role, healthy public organizations should be ...

Baltimore has caught the attention of the country again.

This paper examines Baltimore at the start of the Civil War and argues that the events that took place in the city set the nation on a path that was more destructive than it would have been otherwise. Sources pertaining ...