(ANNAPOLIS, MD – August 7, 2026) – I voted to place the Maryland redistricting amendment (House Bill 2100) before the people of Maryland not because we were drawing congressional district maps or deciding who wins or loses an election. We voted to allow the people of Maryland to answer a constitutional question because, in a democracy, there is no higher authority than the people themselves. As Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, I have consistently said that our Caucus supports clarifying the constitutional framework surrounding congressional redistricting and resolving the ambiguity created by the Battaglia decision. We also recognize that the…

From three buses out of Cherry Hill to undefeated seasons at City College, a national championship and leadership of the Baltimore Police Department, Leonard Hamm’s life demonstrates what basketball can build. (CHERRY HILL, BALTIMORE – August 6, 2026) – I have known Commissioner Hamm and covered him in the news for years. I met him when he was Baltimore’s police commissioner, and that is how I have known him ever since. But I had no idea about the basketball player. No idea. Here is another man I have known for years, only to discover that there was an entire chapter of…

From Operation CHAMP and Easterwood Recreation Center to Cloverdale, the Legends Tournament and the Brunson League, BMORENews presents “Legends of Baltimore: Beyond the Game.” (BALTIMORE – August 5, 2026) – For much of my life, I did not understand the depth and significance of Baltimore’s Black basketball history. At 61 years old, I have spent all but two years of my life in Baltimore. Sports have always been a part of my journey. I played baseball, basketball and football. I wrestled, boxed, lifted weights, ran cross-country, swam and studied martial arts. I was not the greatest basketball player—not by far—but I…

The West Baltimore native became one of Bucknell University’s greatest basketball players, reached the doorstep of the NBA and discovered that a full life would require him to go beyond the game. (BALTIMORE – August 4, 2026) – Al Leslie shows up. That may sound like a simple statement, but the older I get, the more I understand how much it means. He shows up for Baltimore basketball. He shows up for Greg Branch’s Legends Tournament. He shows up for the people who remember him—and for those of us still discovering exactly who he is. That is how this story…

National Black Business Month edition features The Doni Glover Show live, two powerful panels and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards (BALTIMORE – August 5, 2026) — After weeks of preparation and anticipation, the Black Wall Street Summit is finally here. This special National Black Business Month edition will feature The Doni Glover Show live and the presentation of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards—continuing a tradition that has celebrated Black entrepreneurs, professionals and community servants since 2011. I am particularly excited about the two panel discussions. One panel will include developers and business leaders who understand what…

Michael Dukes: The Legend Behind Pikesville’s Dynasty | BMORENews.com Head coach Michael Dukes has led Pikesville High School’s girls’ basketball program to five straight Maryland state titles — but before he was building a dynasty, he was Southern High School and Towson basketball royalty himself, playing after the likes of Towson Hall of Famer Roger Dickens. In this Legends of Baltimore conversation with Doni Glover, Dukes talks about why the Dome at Madison is the true proving ground for Baltimore basketball, honors legends the city has lost like Jojo Parker, and breaks down what makes Baltimore hoopers different — the…

Introducing Legends of Baltimore: More Than a Game, a BMORENews series preserving the athletes, mentors, institutions, and hidden histories that shaped our city. (BALTIMORE – August 2, 2026) – Let’s get one thing straight from the start: I am not presenting myself as Baltimore’s leading sports statistician. I don’t claim to be a standard sports reporter. If you want somebody who has Baltimore sports on lock today, I refer you to Troy Hackley, the man behind Urban Sports Beat. Troy has spent years covering our athletes—from Little League and youth programs to high school, college and beyond. Back in the day,…

DuBose has a long history of supporting Baltimore youth through the AAU. Thank you for your service for the past 40 years. Watch full video on YouTube

The video explores the historical roots of racism, particularly how systematic advantages have been misused to justify hatred and … Watch full video on YouTube

Coach discussed Pat McKinley, his big man who’d nullify all attempts by the opposition. Interviewed at the 2026 Legends Day at … Watch full video on YouTube