ABOUT DAVID MILLER iamdavidmiller.com What books inspired you growing up? When I was growing up, I loved to read National Geographic Magazines. National Geographics allowed me to travel to other countries and experience new foods, traditions, and cultures without leaving my home in West Baltimore. Reading about Paul Robeson, Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, and James Baldwin during middle school helped me appreciate Black activism and writers. Reading Malcolm X’s autobiography was a game-changer in my life as a high school student. Brother Malcolm’s honesty and transparency were exhilarating. HOW DO YOU DEVELOP THE CHARACTERS IN YOUR BOOKS? WHY DO MOST OF THE…

(BALTIMORE – November 28, 2024) – When you turn on the daily news, it’s often filled with stories that perpetuate a skewed narrative about the Black community. The adage “If it bleeds, it leads” seems to dominate local news coverage, prioritizing sensationalism over substance. While this approach might boost ratings, it often leaves viewers feeling disheartened, asking, Is this all there is? Stories of violence, corruption, and despair seem to overshadow the rich and diverse realities of Black life. For Baltimore, a predominantly Black city, this narrative can be especially harmful. If we’re not vigilant, we risk internalizing the misconception that…

(BALTIMORE – November 28, 2024) – The excitement and enthusiasm is everywhere as BMORENews.com, “the news before the news”, gears up for a most momentous week! On Sunday, Grant Griffin Media Group in conjunction with DMGlobal Marketing & Public Relations, LLC and Frank Johnson Media present the return of The Doni Glover Show to WMAR TV-2 at 3:30 pm. The show features Charlyn Nater of Baltimore Main Streets, Vennieth McCormick of New Life Recovery Center, and Chad Williams of the West North Avenue Development Authority. And then on Thursday, December 5th, BMORENews.com will feature the Black Wall Street SOIREE. This…

🎄 Holiday Dinner at New Life Recovery Center | Celebrating Hope and Recovery 🎄 On November 22, 2024, New Life Recovery Center in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted a heartfelt Holiday Dinner at the Food for Thought Café. This special event brought together clients, staff, and the community to celebrate the journey of recovery, healing, and togetherness. In this video, you’ll see touching moments from the event, inspiring testimonials from clients transformed through New Life Recovery Center’s programs, and learn about the critical work to combat substance and alcohol abuse in Baltimore City. 📊 Did You Know? Over 20% of Baltimore City…

(BALTIMORE – November 27, 2024)—Be sure to RSVP for BMORENews.com’s Black Wall Street SOIREE, our annual fundraiser to support our Joe Manns Black Wall Street initiative, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 (6 to 9 pm) at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center at 401 N. Howard Street. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetsoiree.eventbrite.com/. As always, the event will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, where we celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. Honorees will include Connie Bell. Who is Connie? Connie Bell, owner of Connie’s Total Hair Care and visionary behind ConTay Hair, is committed to empowering women to embrace the…

(BALTIMORE – November 27, 2024)—Be sure to RSVP for  BMORENews.com’s Black Wall Street SOIREE, our annual fundraiser to support our Joe Manns Black Wall Street initiative, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 (6 to 9 pm) at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center at 401 N. Howard Street. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetsoiree.eventbrite.com/. As always, the event will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, where we celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. Honorees will include John Lee. Who is John? John Lee is an educator, community advocate, and founder of the Urban Advocates Foundation. Passionate about social justice and poverty eradication,…

By Doni Glover (BALTIMORE – November 27, 2024) – Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), continues to break records in enrollment, student retention, and academic innovation. Among its many achievements, one metric stands out as a cornerstone of its success: the university’s graduation rate. Morgan’s graduation rate has surpassed 40% for six consecutive years, placing it firmly in the upper echelon of HBCUs, where the average graduation rate hovers between 35-40%. While this milestone is commendable, Morgan aims even higher, aiming to reach a 50% graduation rate by 2025. This aspiration is not just about…

By Morgan State U (BALTIMORE – November 27, 2024) — The numbers for  Fall 2024 have been finalized, and Morgan State University has recorded its fourth consecutive year of record first-year student growth and overall student enrollment, bucking national trends for higher education. Morgan’s current reported student enrollment stands at 10,739, a 9.4% increase over the previous year; in addition, the University has attracted its largest freshman class ever, with 2,369 new students, a nearly 4% increase over 2023’s new student class. This year, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) also achieved its highest graduate school enrollment in university history, with 1,712 students pursuing advanced degrees.…

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