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The Banned Books That Helped Shape Who We Are
In honor of this year’s Banned Books Week, some of our staff members are sharing their favorite banned books. From coming-of-age stories to challenging topics, or simply stories of resistance and history, these are some of our most cherished literary works that remind us why the fight against censorship is a fight worth having for our freedom to read.
By Nehemiah Bester, Stefany Thomas, Melody Vidmar, Dana Vickers Shelley, Danielle Tyler
Mar 12, 2025
Maryland has the worst racial disparities in incarceration — The Second Look Act can help fix it
The Afro News published this OpEd on March 12, 2025.
By Yanet Amanuel
Feb 26, 2025
50 Black Heroes From Maryland You Need To Know
Historic Figures Who Shaped Our Future
By Nehemiah Bester
Nov 22, 2024
I See You = I Love You
Celebrate the 5th birthday of ACLU of Maryland’s Spanish Style Guide.
Nov 15, 2024
Hold On, a Change Is Gonna Come: 2024 Election Reflection
As a person on the margins of mainstream America, what I know to be true is who you vote for is a direct reflection of who you are.
By Alicia Smith
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Between Two Worlds
A Story of Love, Family, and the Impact of Immigration
By Lorena Magdalena Diaz
Oct 09, 2024
To the Dance Floor this Latine Heritage Month
Songs pull us through very tough times. The beautiful thing about our community is that even during the painful times, somehow our community can still sing and dance through it.
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