(BALTIMORE – May 17, 2026) – One year ago, I was preparing to walk across the stage at Morgan State University for a Master’s degree I had started in 1996. Think about that for a second. Nearly three decades after beginning the journey, I was finally about to finish. Morgan has a program called Morgan Completes You. Dr. Helen Harrison introduced me to it. Dr. Carla Jackson welcomed me with open arms. Dr. Sims, Dr. Bradley, Dr. Metaferia, Dr. Westrick, Kecia — and even the president himself, Dr. David Wilson — poured into me until I crossed the finish line. And I was about to turn 60. I still remember the excitement of “finally.” I remember asking questions about everything connected to graduation — all the way down to the gown I had to buy. Honestly, that whole graduation gown business feels like a hustle we need to get some Big Mamas together to investigate. Way too much money for a thin piece of fabric. But I digress. The real question was: what’s next? That part weighed on me more than people knew. At that age, after that accomplishment, I felt like I should already know my next move. But I didn’t. I just knew whatever came next had to make sense — not just emotionally, but strategically. It had to sharpen my strengths and help me build a stronger foundation for BMORENews.com long after I am gone. That has always been the mission. Not fame. Not ego. Legacy. And let me be clear: BMORENews did not get here on my back alone. I have been blessed to work alongside some of the best journalists, photographers, videographers, thinkers, and creators anywhere in the world — many of them right here in Baltimore. So yes, I applied to both law school and business school. And you already know which one I chose. Truthfully, the hardest part about not choosing law school is wondering whether I still should one day. Maybe that chapter is still ahead of me. But for now, I can honestly say I am having the time of my life at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. In earlier columns, I wrote about the school’s history — including how Parren J. Mitchell sued the institution in 1950 after being denied admission because he was Black. Seventy-five years later, that same school admitted me. I do not take that lightly. I know I stand on broad shoulders. I know sacrifices were made by people I will never meet so opportunities like this could even exist. And I also know God has a way of blessing people who are willing to confront life’s challenges head-on. Ironically, it was a chair at another business school in another state who first recommended the Smith School to me. I followed up, did my homework, and the decision changed my life. What makes the experience special is not just the coursework. It’s the people. Every week, I sit in…
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