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The Glover Report: So Much for Loyalty to Black Political Power in the 41st!

(BALTIMORE – February 19, 2025) – The President of the Edmondson Village Community Association said it last week. So did Edmondson Village community advocate David Smallwood. The reason Lakesha Brown Wright-El did not vote for Malcolm Ruff was more troubling than many had hoped. Wright-El has remained silent on why she flipped her vote from Delegate Malcolm Ruff (D-Baltimore City) to then-Delegate Dalya Attar (D-Baltimore City) for the state Senate seat. However, sources suggest her decision was part of a calculated political maneuver to secure support for her own bid to become a delegate in the 41st District. Now, Wright-El…

District 41 News Update

(BALTIMORE – February 19, 2025) – The Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee (BCDSCC) received resumes to fill the Maryland House of Delegates vacancy in the 41st Legislative District following the appointment of Del. Dalya Attar to the Maryland Senate. There were (12) twelve qualifying candidates will participate in the interview process, which will be streamed live from our Facebook page on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6 pm! After the interviews, the (8) eight voting members of the 41st Legislative District will vote publicly. The individual receiving the most votes will be submitted to the Governor, who will have…

BMORENews Announces Black Wall Street Honorees for Expo 2025

Get Your Tickets for the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025! Join us this Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center for the highly anticipated Black Wall Street EXPO 2025! Secure your spot now at BlackWallStreetExpo2025.eventbrite.com. BMORENews has assembled a powerhouse lineup of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and rising stars. Some have built thriving businesses, others lead as corporate executives, and some excel in law school or are pursuing MBAs. We have the entire village represented, including a special appearance by Abu the Flutemaker! Honoring Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Leadership 🏆 Black Wall…

Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show: Dr. Vonnya “She bought the block” Pettigrew 

​   She bought the whole block! Root Branch Media Group founder and CEO, Vonnya Pettigrew named her company after her family’s property, located on Root Branch Road in South Carolina. “When I established my business, I wanted it to name it after something with purpose and meaning. Root Branch is my family’s legacy. Our mantra is that we make ‘meaningful media – media that makes a difference.” Since 2006 we have served the DMV, offering services in video production, creative development, motion graphics, branded content, storyboarding, casting, cinematography, photography, sound design, graphic, and web design. We are most notably known for…

Black Bank, Black Developer, Black Restaurant: Ribbon Cutting for The Madison 801 (SEE VIDEOS & PICS)

Shareef’s Latest Expansion (BALTIMORE – February 18, 2025) – Today marked the grand opening of The Madison 801, a new upscale sit-down restaurant in East Baltimore, just steps from Johns Hopkins Hospital. This latest venture further solidifies Shareef’s brand as a Greater Baltimore metropolitan area staple. The restaurant’s success is a testament to the vision and dedication of Shareef Faulcon and his wife, Sydney Shaw, who deserve high praise for their entrepreneurial spirit. The Madison 801 results from efforts led by The Harbor Bank of Maryland, a historic Black-owned institution founded by Joseph Haskins. Decades after Haskins went door to…

Chukes Okoro Recognized at Ribbon Cutting of The Madison 801 

​   Developer making strides in Baltimore Chukes Okoro started this business about 20 years ago after coming to Baltimore from the U.K., where he was working as a computer scientist. After renovating his first property in 1997, real estate became his passion. bringing old, historic buildings back to life and creating thriving communities.​Holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s background in Mathematics, Statistics, and Decision Modelling, Chukes has instilled a rigorous analytical approach to successfully develop projects, developing 50+ properties across single-family historic, multi-family, and commercial.Additionally, Chukes is looking to expand on the company’s long-term proven track record of success by using the knowledge gained…