(Washington DC – Jan 6, 2025) As we enter 2025, the “Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025” signed by President Biden is raising concerns, particularly under the incoming Trump administration. While the bill focuses on military personnel benefits and national defense, specific provisions could have significant consequences for cities like Baltimore, which are already grappling with equity, healthcare, and civil rights issues. While the Act focuses on military benefits and national security, some provisions are drawing attention for their broader implications. One of the key concerns is the continued restrictions on transferring…

(BALTIMORE – January 6, 2025) – The Anthem on Wharf Street hosted this year’s swearing-in of Congressional Black Caucus members on the morning of Jan. 3, including history maker Angela Alsobrooks, the first Black Senator elected from Maryland. Alsobrooks was given roaring applause by attendees of the swearing-in and congressional members alike when introduced, showing the broad support she cultivated among national Democrats during her successful campaign against former Governor Larry Hogan. The incoming CBC class will be the largest in the organization’s 53-year history, with 62 members, including nine new members added to the CBC during the 2024 elections.…

(BALTIMORE – January 6, 2025) – I’d like to share some highlights from the Black Wall Street Empowerment Summit on Saturday, where I had the honor of participating in an award ceremony and listening to an incredible guest speaker panel. Key Takeaways: ++ Advocacy and Community Impact: We must stay committed to ensuring our local neighborhoods receive the resources and funding needed for healthy, thriving communities. + The Power of Networks: As Charlyn Nater shared, supporting one another in our journeys creates a full-circle process—what we give to our network comes back to us. She is passionate about advocating for…

We do a re-cap of Saturday’s Black Wall Street Summit 2025. Don’t miss! Watch full video on YouTube

Well, the word on the street is that we did it! We effectively kicked off 2025 with a powerhouse business networking and … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – January 5, 2025) – Well, the word on the street is that we did it! We effectively kicked off 2025 with a powerhouse business networking and recognition event that celebrated some of our best and brightest in the DMV. (No, not just Baltimore!) Just having Carl Brown present was a treat. Carl runs the Washington, D.C. Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC) at Howard University, aka “the mecca”. On any given day, Carl helps a litany of business owners and entrepreneurs gain the footing they need in order to succeed. Whether it’s legal workshops or logos and trademarks, Carl’s…

BOMBCITY IS NOT JUST A CLOTHING LINE THIS BRAND IS ABOUT MAKING POSITIVE CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITY. Watch full video on YouTube

(East Orange, New Jersey – January 3, 2025) – Ugoeze Achilike joins BmoreNews as one of the newest members of its White House Correspondent team, and she is also the VP of Operations at Well-Care Nurses, a family-owned home healthcare company providing vital services to seniors and people with disabilities. Raised in New Jersey after her family immigrated from Nigeria, Ugoeze’s entrepreneurial spirit ignited at 15, when she launched her first business and later opened a bakery during the pandemic. Her passion for international development and sustainability led her to American University, where she earned a BA in International Relations.…

(South Bronx, New York – January 3, 2025) – Sharday Urtarte joins BmoreNews as one of the newest members of its White House Correspondent team, and she is also a Dominican Communication Strategist from the South Bronx, leading transformative work at the intersection of digital communications, political campaigning, and community organizing. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Sharday advocates for Black and Latina maternal health at Planned Parenthood Federation of America National Office, shaping the narrative around reproductive rights and amplifying the voices of those often unheard. Her leadership in Planned Parenthood’s 2022 midterm “Get Out the Vote” campaign…

(Brooklyn, New York – January 3, 2025) – Lauren C. Dorvil joins BmoreNews as one of the newest members of its White House Correspondent team, and she is also a professionally dedicated wellness advocate and storyteller, with a career spanning public health, government, higher education, and workforce advancement. A proud Brooklyn native, Lauren earned her B.A. in Communications and Master’s in Public Health from the University at Albany, SUNY. She has held impactful roles with the New York City Council, the New York State Department of Health, and the State University of New York (SUNY). Currently, Lauren leads LevelUP, a…