Being Well Informed
Being Well Informed discusses trending topics such as police reform, book banning intensified, the Emmett Till Alert App, new and upcoming authors, the Anne Arundel County NAACP Greenbook, judicial reform, long term care insurance, cryptocurrency scams, Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Education in a Pandemic, and much more. The program, hosted by Claudia Barber, is designed to educate the audience on these trending topics.
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The Prison For Profit System; Historical Information from Dr. Robin Bernstein, Author of Freeman's Challenge
Author, Dr. Robin Bernstein provides an in depth historical analysis of how slavery by another name became popular in the North, including convict leasing. She authored the book Freeman"s Challenge, which details the history of the incarceration of William Freeman. She chronicles his life history and how he landed in a
Why Do We Still Need an Equal Rights Amendment? Why are Women Organizations Necessary?
Guest Michaele Cohen, president of the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) tells us what role MLAW plays during the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session and what bills became important to track. Pay disparities still exist even though Maryland has an Equal Rights Amendment. New laws protecting women agains
Do You Believe The Cause Of Death on Your Loved One's Death Certificate is Accurate? A New Law in Maryland Changes Things
The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act is a trending new law in Maryland, which changes how medical examiners report misstated information on death certificates. Guest Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett shares her success in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly in getting a new law passed aimed at correcting injustices.
Maryland Legislative Black Caucus; 2024 General Assembly Legislation, Guest Delegate Jennifer White Holland
How long has the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus existed, and why is it the largest black legislative caucus in the country. These questions are answered on today"s podcast, Being Well Informed. Delegate Jennifer Holland White takes us through the progress made in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly from fully funding
Arts and the Law are discussed. Guest Attorney Sammetria Goodson discusses why a curator needs an attorney and her unique work and client base when representing visual artists and the like. She emanates from North Dallas, and does work on the East Coast. We also address AI and how intellectual property has changed ove
Renaming the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland and Choptank River Bridge in Cambridge, Maryland
We delve into the discussion of renaming the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland to the Parren J. Mitchell Bridge. Caucus of African American Leader Elder Charles James joins us for a lively discussion on what others are saying about the renaming of this bridge and also the Choptank River Bridge to honor the legacy of th