Last Word: Heal our Dreams!

Henrieese Roberts

On Sunday, November 22 I attended a rally for Tamir Rice, one of the hundreds of children killed by police. The rally was at the Baltimore City Hall.

On Friday, November 27 I attended a Soul Luncheon at St. Mark’s Church in “Bmore” with a group of homeless advocates. After enjoying the lunch and fellowship, I was easily able to go to 1700 Mount Street where the Freddy Gray Mural is located. The mural was painted by artist Justin Nethercut. Nethercut was assisted by activist J.C. Faulk. I met J.C. and heard him speak at Tamir’s rally last Sunday.

A young man who carried my suitcase down all the subway stairs as I traveled to Mount Street was asked by me what he thought the outcome of the Freddy Gray trial would be. He said we will wait and see.

“We know how they are; they just look out for themselves.”

The trial of Officer William G. Porter, one of the six officers responsible for the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, began jury selection on Monday November 30, according to the New York Times.

After arriving at Mount Street, and taking the mural pictures, I especially admired the “Heal Our Dreams” mural where I met Terrance Rhodes, who helped me see the mural more clearly!

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Issues |Death|Systemic Racism


Region |Maryland

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