Letter from the editor – Issue 33
For this issue, I wrote about the broad coalition of city and state-based groups who have organized around the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Organizers have been busy since October 7. They have called for a cease-fire, highlighted the suppression of individuals and organizations that have voiced support for Palestinians, and organized protests and rallies in…
You helped us raise over 100k!
To the Beat community and the generous Pivot Fund, We’re thrilled to share that your collective dedication and support have not only met but exceeded our fundraising goal, reaching beyond $100,000. This milestone is a powerful testament to our shared commitment to independent journalism that prioritizes the underrepresented and addresses the digital divide in Baltimore.…
Maryland groups continue calls for a cease-fire in Gaza
“Make some noise if you’re standing on the right side of history,” a member of the group Maryland 2 Palestine said to a crowd gathered at Lawyer’s Mall in downtown Annapolis on January 7. The First Amendment/Palestinian Solidarity Rally was organized by 22 groups, including the Maryland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, The…
‘Origin’ is too ambitious for its own good
In adapting Isabel Wilkerson’s New York Times’ bestseller “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent,” Ava DuVernay has produced perhaps the most ambitious work of her career. But “Origin,” for all its stylistic verve, potent subject matter, and inventive approach, is a picture whose reach far exceeds its grasp. Wilkerson’s book has 496 pages to map…
Community Resources
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February 2024 Tarotscopes
Air Signs – Aquarius, Gemini, Libra Eight of Swords rx + The Magician + Queen of Swords February is the month to get out of your head, air signs. Maybe you spent January overthinking and nitpicking your 2024 goals—becoming overwhelmed before you even get started. Take a deep breath and remember the year’s just getting…
Past, Present, and Future: A Poem About My Siblings
They never ever listen. They only fight and play. They make a mess around the house every single day. They misbehave and be loud, but don’t when my mother is around. It’s difficult to keep up with them when both have different mindsets. “No one’s ever perfect” to myself I always say. Especially my siblings …
