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Join LBS 2026 Online Webinar Series featuring Lawrence Grandpré as we break down reframing the security and justice debate, the limits of all of the above public safety, and debunking mythologies on youth gun violence. Register now. All webinars begin at 1PM.

In this episode of Political Commentary Corner, Lawrence Grandpré, political commentator, looks back at 2023 Baltimore City Council debates on two Israel resolutions. #LBSBaltimore #PoliticalCommentaryCorner

Join host Dayvon Love in this episode of From the Streets to the Statehouse as he discusses LBS 2026 Legislative Updates and how Prosecutors and Ivan Bates Play a Role Across the Political Landscape. #LBSBaltimore #FromtheStreetstotheStatehouse

In this op-ed, Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy, argues that the race for Maryland Senate District 41 is more than a contest between Malcolm Ruff and Dalya Attar it represents a deeper clash of political visions. Read more @ bit.ly/3Nr72zt

🚨 Action Alert: Urge Your Legislators To Reject Expedited Wrongful Detainer Proceedings 🚨 Click the link in our bio to take action NOW!

🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Demand that the subcommittee chair, Delegate Kris Fair, put this bill up for a vote. 🔗 Click the link in our bio to fill out the forms and take action. For more information: buff.ly/jSPzgZ9

Big shout out to K Finch Photography for capturing the LBS team! 📸 📸 Book your appointment today. Follow: @KFinchphotography #BlackOwnedBusiness #LBSBaltimore

In this article, Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy, examines the historical roots of U.S. hostility toward Iran, beginning with the 1953 U.S.-backed overthrow of Iran’s democratically elected president, Mohammad Mosaddegh. Read full article: bit.ly/4b8WAo2

It is time to separate myth from reality. Debunking mythologies on Youth Gun Violence June 11, 2026 | 1PM | Online Reserve your spot now.

Can Violence Prevention & Policing Funding Coexist? The Limits of "All of the Above" Public Safety. April 30 | 1PM | Online Webinar Don’t miss this powerful conversation. RSVP now!

How Mass Incarceration Increases Gun Violence: Reframing the justice debate. March 26 | 1PM | Online Webinar Don’t miss this powerful conversation. RSVP now!

It is time to separate myth from reality. Debunking mythologies on Youth Gun Violence June 11, 2026 | 1PM | Online Reserve your spot now.

Can Violence Prevention & Policing Funding Coexist? The Limits of "All of the Above" Public Safety. April 30 | 1PM | Online Webinar Don’t miss this powerful conversation. RSVP now!

Black and Brown youth make up 90% of all youth charged as adults which is a direct result of systematic anti-Blackness, white supremacy, and racism in Maryland state law. It is time MARYLAND ENDS THE AUTO CHARGING OF YOUTH AS ADULTS IN MARYLAND! #LBSBaltimore #EndAutocharging

How Mass Incarceration Increases Gun Violence: Reframing the justice debate. March 26 | 1PM | Online Webinar Don’t miss this powerful conversation. RSVP now!

🚨 Action Alert: Urge Your Legislators to Grant 3rd Party Access to Debate Stages 🚨 Click the link in our bio to take action NOW!

That’s CRAZY AF! Black kids make up 81.8% of youth charged as adults in the state of Maryland 📣 Look out as we share updates on hearings and action alerts. #EndAutomaticCharging #ProtectOurYouth #LBSBaltimore

Thank you to Senator William C. Smith, Jr. and Delegate Sandy Bartlett for their continued dedication to the community. LBS alongside Sen. Smith and Del. Barlett will work to fight for Stopping the Automatic Charging of Youth as Adults in the state of Maryland. #LBSBaltimore

Thank you to Senator Sydnor and Delegate Pasteur for their continued dedication to the community. LBS alongside Senator Sydnor and Delegate Pastuer will work to fight for Returning Citizens Led Re-entry in the state of Maryland. #LBSBaltimore