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Angel St. Jean, founder and CEO of Equity Brain Trust, in front of her inspiration wall in her Baltimore office.
Local DEI consultants struggle and pivot under Trump
The Trump administration’s targeting of DEI initiatives has resulted in consultants losing clients and needing to pivot.
Global Refuge’s President & CEO, Krish O’Mara Vignarajah speaks during Global Refuge’s 10th annual Hope for the Holidays campaign in Baltimore, Md., on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Baltimore-based Global Refuge lays off more than half its staff after Trump directives
Global Refuge, the nonprofit organization formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), laid off hundreds of employees nationwide this week.
The George H. Fallon Federal Building at 31 Hopkins Plaza in downtown Baltimore, where the ICE field office is located.
How ICE operates in Maryland and what changes could be coming
Increasing reports of ICE agents in Maryland have stoked fear, raising questions about what happens to people who are arrested.
April Amaya-Luis, left, and her husband Tyler Schelts.
Why the White House posted about an undocumented trans woman from Maryland
The White House posted a picture of April Amaya-Luis on its X account as an example of crimes it claims were committed by immigrants.
This year, Juan Webster and his team will train about 2,000 Montage International employees at its 16 properties worldwide, including the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging best practices.
Why these Marylanders are doubling down on DEI
Marylanders are leaning into DEI as the term itself is being weaponized and its initiatives have become a target of the Donald Trump administration.
“Fear, cruelty and chaos is the point,” says Vanessa Cardenas, executive director of America’s Voice, a national pro-immigration organization based in Washington, D.C.
Trump’s early actions drive Baltimore-area immigrants into hiding
President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have immigrants, regardless of status, altering their normal routines. Some have stopped going to public places. Some have voluntarily returned to their home countries.
Katie Curran O'Malley is the executive director of the Women's Law Center of Maryland.
How Katie Curran O’Malley plans to keep fighting for women in the Trump era
As executive director the Women’s Law Center of Maryland, Katie Curran O’Malley has the unprecedented task of guiding the 53-year-old organization through uncertain territory.
More than 150 people rallied for immigrants rights by the Enoch Pratt Free Library Southeast Anchor Branch, marching down Eastern Avenue on Monday.
White House moves keep immigrants in Maryland on edge
The Trump administration’s series of executive orders and immigration policies have left much of Maryland’s immigrant community anxious and fearful.
Kora Polydore, owner of Kora Lee’s Comfort Food Café & Bakery, won a pitch competition promising a rent-free space that went sour. She now finds herself having to dip into savings to build out this location on Greenmount, which she hopes to be open at the end of March.
Struggling Black businesses lament a new challenge: Trump
Black businesses were already experiencing losses in support following an increase in sales following George Floyd and then a slew of anti-DEI lawsuits that followed.
Increased reports of ICE sightings stoke fear across Maryland
Reports of sightings and raids are all over the internet. Some immigrant advocates say they are causing more unnecessary harm, especially in Maryland.
Popular Venezuelan restaurant Alma Cocina Latina in Station North employs immigrants of many backgrounds on several different visas. Many are Venezuelan and the food is authentically made.
Restaurants fear losing workers amid Trump immigration crackdown
Trump, who campaigned on linking immigrants to criminality, has not specifically addressed how his immigration policies will affect the restaurant industry.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced an investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and took questions on a range of topics including his presidential pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, the war in Ukraine, cryptocurrencies and other topics.
Trump sued by 5 pregnant women, immigrant groups over birthright citizenship
Five pregnant mothers joined with CASA and Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project to file a lawsuit in the United States District Court of Maryland against President Donald Trump in response to his executive order seeking to overturn birthright citizenship.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
Marginalized communities disappointed by Trump’s inauguration speech, executive orders
Marginalized groups, including immigrants, non-white people and members of the LGBTQIA+ population expressed displeasure with Donald Trump’s inauguration speech and subsequent issuing of a slew of executive orders.
Jennifer Evans, a 47-year-old Towson resident, was adopted from South Korea in 1977 and arrived in the United States at the age of 3 months where she was raised in South Jersey.
Documented but scared: Why some adopted from overseas worry about Trump
The Trump presidency creates uncertainty, angst among international adoptees.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: The sun rises over the National Mall and the inauguration stand as final preparations are make during a rehearsal for inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be sworn in on January 20.
Almost no Black Marylanders wanted Trump’s return. Here’s how they’ll spend his Inauguration Day.
In interviews, several Black Marylanders said they are now steering clear of Washington, D.C., and instead practicing service and self-care.
Cole Bishop, left, and Matt McCoy are planning to get married before Donald Trump is inaugurated as President in 2025.
Fearing rights rollback, LGBTQIA+ community takes precautions ahead of Trump presidency
The LGBTQIA+ community anxiously awaits what a Donald Trump presidency will mean for their rights.
Nana’s Famous biscuits at Rize + Rest Cafe include the thick-cut bacon and egg biscuit.
Bummed about Baltimore’s brunches? Check out these biscuit sandwich winners
I scoured Baltimore in search of the best biscuit sandwich — the perfect cold-weather bite.
Sunny Side Café co-owner Kristian Knight-Miller behind the counter at her stall in Lexington Market.
‘Invisible’ but essential: Baltimore’s Black immigrants
And, although there has been an exodus of Black residents from Baltimore in the past decade, its foreign-born Black population has continued to grow.
Jay Salkini at his restaurant, Ammoora, in Baltimore.
Syrians with Maryland ties celebrate fall of Assad, brace for what comes next
For people of Syrian descent with Maryland ties, the news of rebels toppling the Assad regime has been met with mixed emotions.
Guests write holiday cards to newly-arrived immigrant neighbors across the country during Global Refuge’s 10th annual Hope for the Holidays campaign in Baltimore, Md., on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Maryland’s immigrant support groups see a surge in requests following Trump win
In the month following Donald Trump’s presidential win, organizations and advocates representing immigrant populations report a significant uptick in inquiries and calls.
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