(BALTIMORE – June 25, 2024) — Join us on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Coppin State University’s College of Business, located at 2500 W. North Avenue, to honor the illustrious 30-year journalism career of Doni Glover. This landmark event will not only celebrate Glover’s significant contributions to journalism but will also feature the prestigious Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing outstanding Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and their supporters of all races.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
Location: Coppin State University’s College of Business, 2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21216
RSVP: doniglovercoppin.eventbrite.com
Doni Glover’s remarkable career began at Coppin State University in 1993, and it has spanned across multiple esteemed publications, including the Sandtown-Winchester Viewpoint Newspaper, the Afro, the Baltimore Times, the Final Call, and BMORENews.com. He has built one of the country’s largest Black news YouTube catalogs and has been the driving force behind BMORENews.com for the past 22 years.
His work extends beyond local boundaries, from East Baltimore to East Africa and the Middle East. Glover hosted the longest-running sponsored show at Radio One in the US and has been featured on national platforms such as TV One and CNN. Currently, he co-hosts the BMORENews Report on Hip Hop Chronicles with Mike Nyce every Thursday at midnight on WEAA 88.9 FM.
In December 2020, Glover launched BlackUSA.News, which features streaming shows from across the US. He is also the author of three books: “Unapologetically Black: Doni Glover Autobiography” (2015), “I Am Black Wall Street” (2021), and the newly released “Journapreneur: Pioneering the Digital Age of Black Journalism” (2024).
This celebration is a tribute to Doni Glover’s three decades of dedication to journalism and his impact on the community. It’s fitting to mark this milestone at Coppin State University, where his journey began.
Honorees include:
Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins, President
Dr. Calvin Burnett, Past President
Co-hosts for this event are Marsha Jews and Fox 45’s Marc Clarke.
Doni Glover’s favorite quote from his father captures the essence of his philosophy: “With a closed hand, nothing gets in and nothing gets out. With an open hand, there are endless possibilities. The moral of the story is to help somebody.”
Come and celebrate the extraordinary career of Doni Glover, a beacon in journalism and a proud Coppin Alumni. Join us in this special event to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future of journalism.
About BMORENews.com
BMORENews.com is an award-winning digital platform dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage and highlighting the achievements of Black individuals and communities. For 22 years, it has been at the forefront of advocating for community empowerment and journalistic integrity.
