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Nurse Vivian Obijekwu says she was fired from Johns Hopkins Hospital—while 8 months pregnant—for organizing fellow workers to fight discrimination. Local organizers held a concert to show solidarity and raise…
As student occupation continues, professors join in calls for the university to abandon plan for armed police Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This…
A scandal engulfing Mayor Catherine Pugh and many associates expands with federal involvement as calls for systemic change grows Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
A deep dive into the details of the political economy that allows law enforcement to defeat civilian reform efforts, and what can be done to change it Subscribe to our…
Reform-minded councilmembers propose reigning in Baltimore’s all-powerful mayor, but will these changes be enough? ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) ** The Real…
In part two, authors Shani Robinson and Anna Simonton discuss the role real estate developers and corporate interests played in the destruction of Atlanta’s black neighborhoods Subscribe to our page…
Authors Shani Robinson and Anna Simonton say the Atlanta school cheating scandal resulted in black educators being scapegoated for the failures of policymakers Subscribe to our page and support our…
Residents engage with current and former city officials to discuss how to rebalance power at city hall to give the community real say in how Baltimore is governed Subscribe to…
The arrests came after an over month-long sit-in at Johns Hopkins against the university’s $1.5 million dollar ICE contracts and newly authorized private police force. ** (Disclaimer: This video content…
Baltimore’s powerful mayor resigned amid corruption allegations. Three activists ask if the city charter can be amended to limit mayoral power and create a more just city Subscribe to our…
In part two, Antero Pietila, author of “The Ghosts Of Johns Hopkins,†discusses recent protests by students, community members and Hopkins employees over the institution’s relationship with Baltimore Watch full…
Antero Pietila, author of “The Ghosts Of Johns Hopkins†charts the rise of the influential Baltimore-based university while the city embraced segregation Watch full series https://therealnews.com/series/the-ghosts-of-johns-hopkins Subscribe to our page…
Residents testified in support of the bill, but the Department of Public Works is not on board—they have a different affordability measure in mind Subscribe to our page and support…
Powerful commercial interests dominate Baltimore’s city government, where corruption and backroom deals are part of the fabric of how decisions are made. The recent scandal involving Mayor Pugh is part…
The Sunrise Movement’s Baltimore hub held a town hall on how a federal Green New Deal could help Baltimore—especially Baltimore’s most vulnerable residents Subscribe to our page and support our…
In the wake of former Mayor Pugh’s Healthy Holly scandal, we look at how to reform a strong mayor system Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate.…
The roots of Baltimore’s current corruption scandal lie in the ongoing effort to transform public entities into sources of profit for private interests Subscribe to our page and support our…
Activists from the Bolton House Tenant Coalition urge Baltimore mayor Jack Young and city councilman Eric Costello to alleviate the deteriorating conditions at the Bolton House apartment complex Subscribe to…
The sister of Tyrone West, Tawanda Jones, has been protesting for 303 weeks since 2013 to get justice for her brother who was killed by University and city police in…
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund shows an “explicit link between race and water affordability.” To fight this, they propose litigation and new legislation. Subscribe to our page and support our…
Former Baltimore City police officer Larry Smith says to promote safety, the city must stop prioritizing policing over human needs ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and…
As youth arrests at the inner harbor capture headlines, TRNN examines the ways city law enforcement, housing policy, and segregation have failed young people. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is…
The illegal arrest by a Baltimore City cop has lead to charges of false imprisonment and misconduct, but also reveals a deep-rooted reason why police seek to silence critics Subscribe…
ProPublica’s Jeff Ernsthausen explains how a poorly-designed map boosted billionaire Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank’s development company ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only)…
How can we make Baltimore safe for everyone? What are the root causes of violence? How can we change the police department so the community has control? Those are the…
Real Talk Tho, our 6th ‘newsroom in the community’ show, where youth and experts will discuss how our city can create the conditions for young people to thrive. Topic: How…