We at GHS join the Annapolis community in mourning the loss of Carlester Smith. In the words of Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles, “In these times of divisiveness — nationally and locally, Carlester was literally a walking example of how we should appreciate each other — a daily reminder of who we should be and how we should contribute to the positive quality of life for everyone.” So, in the spirit of appreciating each other and of contributing to the positive quality of life for everyone, GHS has made a donation to the Banneker-Douglass Museum Foundation in honor of Carlester Smith.

While the public health crisis of COVID-19 is new and visible, the last week has reminded America of another public health crisis that is 400 years old: racism. Despite America’s long history of racism, from slavery to segregation to the prison-industrial complex, this is a topic that America has too long shied away from addressing, consigning the suffering of our black brothers and sisters to the silence of the margins. Yet this week, these brothers and sisters have lifted up their voices and led the world in crying for justice.

Therefore, we at Gregg Home Services humbly add our voice to this cry.