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Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) is a grassroots think-tank which advances the public policy interest of Black people in Baltimore. #LBSGang
LBS 2026 Legislative Agenda is live.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
LBS 2026 Legislative Agenda is live.
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LBS 2026 Legislative Agenda is live. Reparations to returning-citizens-led re-entry, we’re fighting for policies that protect, empower, and invest in us. Let’s move this work forward together.
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#LBSBaltimore
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
LBS 2026 Legislative Agenda is live. Reparations to returning-citizens-led re-entry, we’re fighting for policies that protect, empower, and invest in us. Let’s move this work forward together.
#LBSBaltimore
#LBSBaltimore
Invest! The basis of LBS’s power is the community. Your financial contribution helps us retain our ability to advocate unapologetically for Black people
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#LBSBaltimore #Sustain
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#LBSBaltimore #Sustain
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Invest! The basis of LBS’s power is the community. Your financial contribution helps us retain our ability to advocate unapologetically for Black people
🔗 Link in bio --> lbsbaltimore.com/sustain
#LBSBaltimore #Sustain
🔗 Link in bio --> lbsbaltimore.com/sustain
#LBSBaltimore #Sustain
Did you catch our latest email?
🗓️ From Our Perspective: Moving Forward + Now on Substack + Latest Podcast episodes
👀 ICYMI: Op-ed
🎨Spotlight: Black Church Food Security Network
🏕️ Community Events: donation drives, community walk, and events for all ages
🔗 Link in our bio
🗓️ From Our Perspective: Moving Forward + Now on Substack + Latest Podcast episodes
👀 ICYMI: Op-ed
🎨Spotlight: Black Church Food Security Network
🏕️ Community Events: donation drives, community walk, and events for all ages
🔗 Link in our bio
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Did you catch our latest email?
🗓️ From Our Perspective: Moving Forward + Now on Substack + Latest Podcast episodes
👀 ICYMI: Op-ed
🎨Spotlight: Black Church Food Security Network
🏕️ Community Events: donation drives, community walk, and events for all ages
🔗 Link in our bio
🗓️ From Our Perspective: Moving Forward + Now on Substack + Latest Podcast episodes
👀 ICYMI: Op-ed
🎨Spotlight: Black Church Food Security Network
🏕️ Community Events: donation drives, community walk, and events for all ages
🔗 Link in our bio
🎙️ In Search of Black Power is streaming LIVE!
Listen on your way home LIVE at 6PM as we challenge conventional narratives around Black policy, Black movements, and Black Life. .
Catch us on all streaming platforms — tune in, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
#LBSBaltimore
Listen on your way home LIVE at 6PM as we challenge conventional narratives around Black policy, Black movements, and Black Life. .
Catch us on all streaming platforms — tune in, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
#LBSBaltimore
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🎙️ In Search of Black Power is streaming LIVE!
Listen on your way home LIVE at 6PM as we challenge conventional narratives around Black policy, Black movements, and Black Life. .
Catch us on all streaming platforms — tune in, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
#LBSBaltimore
Listen on your way home LIVE at 6PM as we challenge conventional narratives around Black policy, Black movements, and Black Life. .
Catch us on all streaming platforms — tune in, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
#LBSBaltimore
🎉 Have you grabbed your Asante Celebration tickets yet? ✨
We’re bringing the vibes, the flavor, and the rhythm!
🔥 Upscale bites from across the diaspora by @nafasi_catering
🍸 Cocktails + open bar crafted by @liquidloungecocktails
🎧 And @dj5starr rocking the house to get you out of your seat!
We’re bringing the vibes, the flavor, and the rhythm!
🔥 Upscale bites from across the diaspora by @nafasi_catering
🍸 Cocktails + open bar crafted by @liquidloungecocktails
🎧 And @dj5starr rocking the house to get you out of your seat!
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎉 Have you grabbed your Asante Celebration tickets yet? ✨
We’re bringing the vibes, the flavor, and the rhythm!
🔥 Upscale bites from across the diaspora by @nafasi_catering
🍸 Cocktails + open bar crafted by @liquidloungecocktails
🎧 And @dj5starr rocking the house to get you out of your seat!
We’re bringing the vibes, the flavor, and the rhythm!
🔥 Upscale bites from across the diaspora by @nafasi_catering
🍸 Cocktails + open bar crafted by @liquidloungecocktails
🎧 And @dj5starr rocking the house to get you out of your seat!
In this episode of In Search of Black Power, Dayvon Love sits down with Lawrence Grandpre to discuss how the Left can move beyond the false choice between disengagement and settling for centrist Democrats.
#LBSBaltimore #InSearchofBlackPower
#LBSBaltimore #InSearchofBlackPower
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In this episode of In Search of Black Power, Dayvon Love sits down with Lawrence Grandpre to discuss how the Left can move beyond the false choice between disengagement and settling for centrist Democrats.
#LBSBaltimore #InSearchofBlackPower
#LBSBaltimore #InSearchofBlackPower
In his recent AFRO op-ed, Dayvon Love explains why Black radicals should care about the Louisiana Supreme Court voting rights case.
✊🏾 Read the full piece by Dayvon Love at lbsbaltimore.com/louisianavotingrights
#LBS#DayvonLove
✊🏾 Read the full piece by Dayvon Love at lbsbaltimore.com/louisianavotingrights
#LBS#DayvonLove
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
In his recent AFRO op-ed, Dayvon Love explains why Black radicals should care about the Louisiana Supreme Court voting rights case.
✊🏾 Read the full piece by Dayvon Love at lbsbaltimore.com/louisianavotingrights
#LBS#DayvonLove
✊🏾 Read the full piece by Dayvon Love at lbsbaltimore.com/louisianavotingrights
#LBS#DayvonLove
This month, we honored Assata Shakur, a revolutionary whose legacy reminds us that freedom must be claimed.
Plus: 2025 Asante Celebration 🎟️ | Interviews 🎙️ | Community Events & More.
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Plus: 2025 Asante Celebration 🎟️ | Interviews 🎙️ | Community Events & More.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This month, we honored Assata Shakur, a revolutionary whose legacy reminds us that freedom must be claimed.
Plus: 2025 Asante Celebration 🎟️ | Interviews 🎙️ | Community Events & More.
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Plus: 2025 Asante Celebration 🎟️ | Interviews 🎙️ | Community Events & More.
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Tickets On Sale Now!✨
Join us for the Asante Celebration, a night of joy, gratitude, and community powered by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle.
Secure your seat today and celebrate with us!
#AsanteCelebration #LBSBaltimore
Join us for the Asante Celebration, a night of joy, gratitude, and community powered by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle.
Secure your seat today and celebrate with us!
#AsanteCelebration #LBSBaltimore
October 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Tickets On Sale Now!✨
Join us for the Asante Celebration, a night of joy, gratitude, and community powered by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle.
Secure your seat today and celebrate with us!
#AsanteCelebration #LBSBaltimore
Join us for the Asante Celebration, a night of joy, gratitude, and community powered by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle.
Secure your seat today and celebrate with us!
#AsanteCelebration #LBSBaltimore
🎙️ Political Commentary Corner is streaming LIVE!
Listen on your way home LIVE at 6PM as we break down the latest in politics, culture, and power from a Black radical perspective.
Catch us on all streaming platforms — tune in, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
#LBSBaltimore
Listen on your way home LIVE at 6PM as we break down the latest in politics, culture, and power from a Black radical perspective.
Catch us on all streaming platforms — tune in, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
#LBSBaltimore
October 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🎙️ Political Commentary Corner is streaming LIVE!
Listen on your way home LIVE at 6PM as we break down the latest in politics, culture, and power from a Black radical perspective.
Catch us on all streaming platforms — tune in, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
#LBSBaltimore
Listen on your way home LIVE at 6PM as we break down the latest in politics, culture, and power from a Black radical perspective.
Catch us on all streaming platforms — tune in, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation.
#LBSBaltimore
In new Political Commentary Corner episode: Baltimore’s Gun Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) is often praised as a humane, “public health” alternative to policing—but what if it reflects the same logic as Trump’s calls for National Guard occupation?
Streaming on All Platforms. #LBSBaltimore #PCC
Streaming on All Platforms. #LBSBaltimore #PCC
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In new Political Commentary Corner episode: Baltimore’s Gun Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) is often praised as a humane, “public health” alternative to policing—but what if it reflects the same logic as Trump’s calls for National Guard occupation?
Streaming on All Platforms. #LBSBaltimore #PCC
Streaming on All Platforms. #LBSBaltimore #PCC
In new In Search of Black Power episode: The Alliance of Sahel States has sent shockwaves through the Western world, sparking talk of an anti-imperialist Pan-African bloc.
🎧 Listen now on all streaming platforms.
#lbsbaltimore #InSearchofBlackPower
🎧 Listen now on all streaming platforms.
#lbsbaltimore #InSearchofBlackPower
October 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
In new In Search of Black Power episode: The Alliance of Sahel States has sent shockwaves through the Western world, sparking talk of an anti-imperialist Pan-African bloc.
🎧 Listen now on all streaming platforms.
#lbsbaltimore #InSearchofBlackPower
🎧 Listen now on all streaming platforms.
#lbsbaltimore #InSearchofBlackPower
In this premiere episode of Political Commentary Corner, host Lawrence Grandpre, Director of Public Policy, reflects on the police killing of Bilal Abdullah.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In this premiere episode of Political Commentary Corner, host Lawrence Grandpre, Director of Public Policy, reflects on the police killing of Bilal Abdullah.
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#lbsbaltimore
In his latest op-ed, Dayvon Love argues that violence in Black communities isn’t driven by “criminal elements,” but by systemic dehumanization & class abandonment.
Check out the full op-ed :
Ibsbaltimore.com/the-truth-about-violence-in-our-community/
#Ibsbaltimore
Check out the full op-ed :
Ibsbaltimore.com/the-truth-about-violence-in-our-community/
#Ibsbaltimore
September 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In his latest op-ed, Dayvon Love argues that violence in Black communities isn’t driven by “criminal elements,” but by systemic dehumanization & class abandonment.
Check out the full op-ed :
Ibsbaltimore.com/the-truth-about-violence-in-our-community/
#Ibsbaltimore
Check out the full op-ed :
Ibsbaltimore.com/the-truth-about-violence-in-our-community/
#Ibsbaltimore
In his latest Baltimore Banner article, Dayvon Love of LBS calls out Baltimore County Democrats for promoting the image of Black progress while undermining real Black political power through weak redistricting efforts.
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September 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In his latest Baltimore Banner article, Dayvon Love of LBS calls out Baltimore County Democrats for promoting the image of Black progress while undermining real Black political power through weak redistricting efforts.
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🚨 Action Alert: Demand that the Baltimore County Council ONLY approves a map that creates 4 majority people of color districts. 🚨
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September 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 Action Alert: Demand that the Baltimore County Council ONLY approves a map that creates 4 majority people of color districts. 🚨
Click the link in our bio to take action NOW!
Click the link in our bio to take action NOW!
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This month we highlighted The Democratic Party is not Enough Against White Nationalism.
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This month we highlighted The Democratic Party is not Enough Against White Nationalism.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Did you catch our latest email?
This month we highlighted The Democratic Party is not Enough Against White Nationalism.
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This month we highlighted The Democratic Party is not Enough Against White Nationalism.
🔗 Check the link in our bio to read the full newsletter and subscribe so you never miss an update.
Did you catch our latest email?
This month we highlighted The Democratic Party is not Enough Against White Nationalism.
🔗 Check the link in our bio to read the full newsletter and subscribe so you never miss an update.
This month we highlighted The Democratic Party is not Enough Against White Nationalism.
🔗 Check the link in our bio to read the full newsletter and subscribe so you never miss an update.
September 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Did you catch our latest email?
This month we highlighted The Democratic Party is not Enough Against White Nationalism.
🔗 Check the link in our bio to read the full newsletter and subscribe so you never miss an update.
This month we highlighted The Democratic Party is not Enough Against White Nationalism.
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Baltimore’s safety comes from investing in community—not militarization.
We urge the Moore and Scott Administrations to stop any attempt to bring troops into local law enforcement. Trump’s plan is not about safety, it’s a political strategy to demonize Black people. #lbsbaltimore
We urge the Moore and Scott Administrations to stop any attempt to bring troops into local law enforcement. Trump’s plan is not about safety, it’s a political strategy to demonize Black people. #lbsbaltimore
September 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Baltimore’s safety comes from investing in community—not militarization.
We urge the Moore and Scott Administrations to stop any attempt to bring troops into local law enforcement. Trump’s plan is not about safety, it’s a political strategy to demonize Black people. #lbsbaltimore
We urge the Moore and Scott Administrations to stop any attempt to bring troops into local law enforcement. Trump’s plan is not about safety, it’s a political strategy to demonize Black people. #lbsbaltimore
In new In Search of Black Power episode, MJ and Rasheem explore poor Black women’s activism in Baltimore, focusing on housing justice and welfare rights. They highlight leaders like McCarty and Chambers, and groups like U-JOIN, who fought against neglect and exploitation.
September 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In new In Search of Black Power episode, MJ and Rasheem explore poor Black women’s activism in Baltimore, focusing on housing justice and welfare rights. They highlight leaders like McCarty and Chambers, and groups like U-JOIN, who fought against neglect and exploitation.
🎙️ Political Commentary Corner, hosted by LBS’s Lawrence Grandpre, is your home for analysis of Baltimore & Maryland politics from a perspective of Pan-African liberation & Black power. Coming September 2025 | Tune in wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
August 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🎙️ Political Commentary Corner, hosted by LBS’s Lawrence Grandpre, is your home for analysis of Baltimore & Maryland politics from a perspective of Pan-African liberation & Black power. Coming September 2025 | Tune in wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
In the latest episode of In Search of Black Power, S. Rasheem! and LBS Director of Research Lawrence Grandpre introduce the concept of “Race Work”.
This episode serves as an intro to Rasheem’s upcoming New Timbuktu online seminar on Race Work, running Tuesdays from late August through September 2025
This episode serves as an intro to Rasheem’s upcoming New Timbuktu online seminar on Race Work, running Tuesdays from late August through September 2025
August 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In the latest episode of In Search of Black Power, S. Rasheem! and LBS Director of Research Lawrence Grandpre introduce the concept of “Race Work”.
This episode serves as an intro to Rasheem’s upcoming New Timbuktu online seminar on Race Work, running Tuesdays from late August through September 2025
This episode serves as an intro to Rasheem’s upcoming New Timbuktu online seminar on Race Work, running Tuesdays from late August through September 2025
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July 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
✉️ Stay plugged in with LBS!
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Get updates on events, campaigns, and ways to support Black liberation work straight to your inbox.
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📣 Upcoming Events Here at LBS!
🔑 Race Work: The Legacy of Black Helping Traditions
🏛 Institution Building for Black Sustainability
Both are in-person
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/45Rvj6w
#LBSBaltimore #RaceWork #InstitutionBuilding #BlackLiberation #BlackInstitutions
🔑 Race Work: The Legacy of Black Helping Traditions
🏛 Institution Building for Black Sustainability
Both are in-person
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/45Rvj6w
#LBSBaltimore #RaceWork #InstitutionBuilding #BlackLiberation #BlackInstitutions
July 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📣 Upcoming Events Here at LBS!
🔑 Race Work: The Legacy of Black Helping Traditions
🏛 Institution Building for Black Sustainability
Both are in-person
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/45Rvj6w
#LBSBaltimore #RaceWork #InstitutionBuilding #BlackLiberation #BlackInstitutions
🔑 Race Work: The Legacy of Black Helping Traditions
🏛 Institution Building for Black Sustainability
Both are in-person
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/45Rvj6w
#LBSBaltimore #RaceWork #InstitutionBuilding #BlackLiberation #BlackInstitutions