14, June 2020 
Trauma is real...and it should not be televised...or tweeted..or streamed
Trauma… The death of Nipsey Hussle is one that has sent shock waves through the hip-hop community. It’s sad. It brings the ugliness of what many American city parents and loved ones see on a normal basis to the forefront. But I’m not here to speak on his tragic death. I want to speak on […]
The Preakness may not belong to Baltimore, but the Preakness BELONGS in Baltimore
I remember when I was younger, under the age of 16, I used to marvel at all of the people in the Greater Park Heights community on that one special day in May. I knew many were from out of town and I used to watch as they dragged their coolers and carried their bags […]
Smith speaks at Black History month prayer breakfast
It was my honor and privilege to speak at New Shiloh Baptist Church as a guest speaker for Black History Month. We discussed the problems, yes, but more importantly, we discussed the solutions! Most encouraging was hearing the theme, “All In”, and how the church will work to be more “outside the walls” of their […]
T.J. Smith chats with C4 on WBAL Radio
https://youtu.be/qT_FRZneSioDear Baltimore Media,
Dear Baltimore Media, What a ride it’s been. I have made the decision to move on from the Baltimore Police Department. I commend you for your work and your tenacity over the last few years that I’ve been in Baltimore. But before I go, I wanted to acknowledge your hard work through some of Baltimore’s […]
Dear Baltimore, thank you!
Dear Baltimore, It’s time. Goodbye for now and thank you for letting me be me. To change a city, you have to change the city. I love this town. I get homesick whenever I’m away. And despite its flaws, this city possesses great beauty, is rich in history, and exudes promise. However, the last few […]
