Today is the premiere of "The Lines Between Us," Maryland Morning's year-long multimedia exploration of inequality in the Baltimore region. We start with an essay from senior producer Lawrence Lanahan. Lawrence came up with the idea for this series; in the essay, he explains why he feels a sustained conversation about inequality in the Baltimore region is necessary.
Then, Pikesville resident Sheldon Caplis shares a personal story from 1964, when a family secret came to light and permanently shaped his approach to race relations.
