Congressman Kweisi Mfume

Yesterday, I protested with Apple Store employees, labor leaders, civil rights advocates, and local elected officials over the outrageous decision by Apple to close its Towson store, the first unionized Apple retail location in the United States. Rather than guarantee pay equity and safe working conditions for its nearly 100 employees in the area, Apple closed the store without transferring employees to other locations. The IAM Union, which represents workers at the Towson Apple Store, has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board.

I was happy to help secure $1.5 million in federal dollars for the renovation of the Maggie Quille Community Center in the historic Druid Heights Community. Special thanks to Director Johndre Jennings and honoree Jackie Cornish for her generational neighborhood leadership!

We had a great evening celebrating Cherry Hill's 80th anniversary at Martin's West. The theme, "Cherry Hill Turns 80: Celebrating Our Legacy, Culture & Future", brought together friends, families, and residents of the community across eight decades.

See my statement below on the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

https://apnews.com/article/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting-af934ee29b397fba1495baf2529c49f8

I joined with Congressman Olszewski and small business owners across the district to explore the future of entrepreneurship. The conversation focused on the startup ecosystem in Baltimore, what is needed to create more businesses, and how to ensure they have the tools to innovate and grow.

The Black Wall Street Sparrows Point gathering at Pleasant Yacht Club brought together generations of leadership, culture, entrepreneurship, and community pride including both Turner Station legends and emerging stars. Councilman Julian Jones and I were two of the honorees. Congratulations to all of the award winners and thank you for your years of service to our community and beyond.

I was honored to serve as the keynote speaker for Baltimore City Community College's Seventy-Seventh Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations to the Class of 2026, we're so proud of your accomplishments!

As we celebrate Mother's Day and wish mothers everywhere the very best, I must pause to remember my own dear mother, Mary Elizabeth Willis, who died in my arms when I was 16 years old. Her young life was cut short, but she instilled precious values in me that have lasted a lifetime. Thank you mom, I will always love you!