From the State’s Attorney Office of Harford County: On 18 May 2010, the Harford County grand jury indicted James Aaron Kimble (20), of Joppa, Maryland for charges of assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, assault in the first degree because of the victim’s race, assault in the second degree because of […]
“And They’re Off…” – Memories of the Old Bel Air Race Track
By Len Chapel “And they’re off…..” I can still remember those words as they reverberated loudly throughout the grandstand and clubhouse of the old Bel Air Race Track. Gone are the track, the horses, the people, the trumpeter’s ‘Call to post’, and the announcer’s ‘call’ of the race from “And they’re off” to “Down the […]
School Board Scratchpad: Worth Racing To The Top In Harford?
The first in an occasional series of informal reports and ruminations on meetings of the Harford County Board of Education. The latest school board meeting was about a race, and well, race. It generated interesting discussions, especially from board vice-president, Leonard Wheeler. Dr. Wheeler has been somewhat of a maverick, albeit an unfailingly courteous one. […]
The Trial That Never Was: The Back Story Why H. Rap Brown Fizzled, Even A Car Explosion Backfired In A Masterpiece Of Ineptitude
Working as a photo-journalist during the turbulent 60’s and 70’s had it’s moments of terror and fear, as bombings and fires raged with anger of blacks and whites confronting each other. One such night of fear and anxiety came in Harford County as the H. Rap Brown trial was to open in a few days. […]
Wright: “I Believe The Present Administration Is Truly Befuddled”
The following letter was distributed by Stephen Wright. A copy was provided to The Dagger upon request. It has been edited only to remove contact information: Harford Co citizens need strong, common sense leadership to face the challenges the future is bringing to us. We are fortunate that Harford County is in high demand. BRAC […]
Dr. Percy V. Williams, Pioneer of Harford Schools Desegregation, Passes Away at 95
From Harford County Public Schools: Dr. Percy Vandella Williams was a true giant in the field of public education, not only in Harford County, but also in the state and nation. Born in rural Perryman, Dr. Williams spent an entire lifetime proving that education is the key to equality for all. Dr. Williams, a long-time […]
Robinson: Racism or Discrimination? We Have to Get Past Our Fears and Prejudices
The following letter was provided by Jansen Robinson, Chair of the Edgewood Community Council: Racism is defined as the belief that a particular race is superior or inferior to another, that a person’s social and moral traits are predetermined by his or her inborn biological characteristics. Racial separatism is the belief, most of the time […]
Test Score Data Released; Harford School System To Focus On Accelerating Achievement Of Minority Students
Harford County students scored above the state and national averages on the Critical Reading and Mathematics sections of the SAT Reasoning Test, according to data released by the College Board today. Compared to 2008, Harford County test-takers’ overall performance improved in Critical Reading (two points), remained steady in Mathematics, and dropped by two points in […]