Glenard Middleton's tenacious work ethic and sense of fairness led to him becoming a forceful, effective, and respected labor leader and civil rights advocate. He and I were friends since childhood. Glen loved his family, cherished his friends, and didn't suffer fools lightly. He…

Mary Pat and I met as young City Council members in 1979. A year later we were elected together as Ted Kennedy Delegates to the Democratic National Convention in New York. From that point on we became two friends who would spend another 45 years fighting on different levels to…

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you, Mayor Brandon M. Scott, for keeping alive and growing the Baltimore City Veterans Day Observance. It was a privilege to join you in commemorating those who have died making the ultimate sacrifice by participating in the symbolic and solemn wreath…

I appreciated the opportunity again this year to fellowship with faith leaders from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities. We had a chance to participate together in a full Congressional Briefing and to discuss at length the recent presidential election and what that…

Congratulations to Angela Alsobrooks on her election to the U.S. Senate! I'm looking forward to working with her and newly elected Congress persons Johnny Olszewski and Sarah Elfreth on behalf of our communities. #Maryland #TeamAlsobrooks #alsobrooksformd #mddems

It's Election Day! Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Click here for information about your polling place: voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSe… #MfumeForCongress #KamalaHarris #HarrisWalz2024 #Maryland #Baltimore #TeamAlsobrooks #alsobrooksformd #ElectionDay #Election2024 #VoteBlue

I was happy to join Johns Hopkins President Ron Daniels, Dean Theodore DeWeese, and the Hopkins community as they honored the family of Henrietta Lacks with the groundbreaking and dedication of the Henrietta Lacks Building. The building will support multiple programs of the…

It was great sharing the afternoon with retirees of Baltimore City schools as the celebrated their organization's 75th anniversary of dedicated service to the teaching profession. #Baltimore #teachers

Yesterday, President Joe Biden joined us in Baltimore to pledge $147 million in grants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the Port of Baltimore including $145 million for the Maryland Port Administration in Environmental Protection Agency grants to purchase zero-emission cargo…

It was good to join Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore's first lady at the United Negro College Fund Masked Ball celebrating 80 years of providing scholarship assistance to college and university students. This year, the UNCF honored AFRO publisher Frances “Toni” Draper, Benjamin…

I truly enjoyed being a part the large turnout in a packed house for this year’s celebration of “Jazz with the Oblate Sisters of Providence.” We are immensely grateful to the Oblate Sisters, the first permanent community of Black Catholic sisters in the United States, for…

It was my honor to recently attend the 75th anniversary celebration of the Optimist Club of Dundalk. For 7 decades the Optimists have supported local programs – to bring out the best in our youth, our communities, and each other. We are all thankful for this milestone of service…

Early voting in Maryland begins today! Early voting will be available from Thursday, October 24 through Thursday, October 31 (including Saturday and Sunday) from 7 am to 8 pm. For more information and locations, visit elections.maryland.gov/voting/early_v…. #vote #earlyvoting #Baltimore…

I was glad to join in the 20th anniversary celebration of the Baltimore County Corvette Club at Martin's West. Congratulations! #BaltimoreCounty #corvetteclub

I was happy to participate in the 150th Anniversary Gala for the Baltimore County Police Department at Martin's Valley Mansion. #BaltimoreCounty #PublicSafety

Congratulations to the Turner Station Class of 1967 who celebrated their 57th Reunion on October 12, 2024. It was wonderful to reconnect with old friends, reflect on precious memories, and remember those we've lost. #TurnersStation #Baltimore #Maryland #community

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today. We celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples and recognize their inherent sovereignty. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

It was important for me to go and meet at Johns Hopkins Hospital with Maryland Chapter President for the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Dr. Sammy Zakaria, former ACC Board of Governors Chair Dr. Joseph Marine, and Maryland ACC members to discuss their transformative work in…

The theme for the 31st Annual Civil Rights Breakfast hosted by the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OECR) was "From Protest to Progress," Congratulations to the 2024 Impact Award Recipients: Wanda G. Best, Executive Director, The Upton Planning Committee, Dr.…

Today, on this solemn anniversary, we mourn the continued loss of innocent life 12 months after the Hamas attack that ignited one year of unbridled death and destruction. The United States alongside the United Nations must continue to lead diplomatic efforts aimed at obtaining…