(BALTIMORE, MD – July 9, 2026) — There are moments when you realize the next generation is carrying the torch well. For me, one of those moments came during Sabrina Tapp-Harper’s campaign for Baltimore City Sheriff. Her son, Xavier E. Harper, was everywhere—not seeking attention for himself, but faithfully supporting his mother and her vision. He showed up. He encouraged supporters. He promoted the campaign. And he represented his family with professionalism, dignity, and class. That left an impression. It is one of the reasons BMORENews and BlackUSA.News are proud to honor Xavier E. Harper with the Joe Manns Black…

BDC’s CEO Otis Rolley asserts Baltimore’s strengths and rejects the idea of sending the National Guard, emphasizing the need for … Watch full video on YouTube

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(OAKLAND, Calif. – July 8, 2026) — Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people are willing to step into difficult spaces, solve problems, and build something better. That’s why I’m excited to welcome Carlton Williams as this week’s guest on The Black Business Roundtable. Hosted by yours truly, Art “Doug” Blacksher, The Black Business Roundtable streams live every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern / 4:00 p.m. Pacific on the Doni Glover YouTube Channel. Produced by BMORENews and presented by BlackUSA.News, the program spotlights entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, and changemakers from across the nation. Carlton’s journey is one of…

(SOUTHEAST, D.C. – July 8, 2026) – Every day, the world’s attention turns to Washington. Television cameras point toward the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the monuments that symbolize American power. Presidents make speeches. Congress debates legislation. Diplomats negotiate. Decisions made in Washington ripple across the globe. Yet on a recent summer morning, some of the most important work in the nation’s capital wasn’t taking place inside one of those marble buildings. It was happening on a sidewalk in Southeast D.C. A line of beautiful Black children walked two by two toward a neighborhood park, laughing,…

(HARLEM, NY – July 8, 2026) – Our history is significant. There are countless stories of melanated people in America that remain untold—from inventions and scientific breakthroughs to medicine, music, art, education, business, and real estate. Time and again, Black Americans have shattered glass ceilings erected by systems rooted in white supremacy, creating institutions and opportunities that transformed not only our communities but the nation itself. When it comes to real estate, however, there is one name that deserves far greater recognition. You cannot begin to tell the story of Harlem—what it has meant to Black America, what it has…

(WOODLAWN, MD – July 8, 2026) — Every summer, the 1 Baltimore Cookout brings together generations of Baltimoreans to celebrate community, reconnect with old friends, and preserve one of the city’s richest athletic traditions. This year’s gathering will take place Saturday, July 25, from noon to 7 p.m. at Woodlawn Recreation and Parks, 1928 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn, Maryland. Founded in 2003 by Jimmy Conyers, 1 Baltimore hosted its first cookout in 2008. Since then, the annual event has evolved into much more than a reunion. It has become a homecoming for former athletes, coaches, community leaders, families, and friends whose…

Veteran retirement advisor says educators—not insurance companies—are paying the price as BCPS moves to a single provider. By Doni Glover For nearly half a century, Milton A. Dugger Jr. has helped Baltimore City Public Schools employees prepare for retirement. Today, after 53 years with New York Life and 47 years as one of the school system’s approved 403(b) retirement providers, Dugger says the issue is no longer about insurance companies. It’s about employee choice. “How can you force an employee to drop a carrier with whom he or she has an established relationship?” Dugger asked. That question sits at the…

Harlem Inc. and BMORENews.com to Present the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award (HARLEM, N.Y. – July 8, 2026) — Every conversation has the power to deepen understanding. A lengthy conversation this week with Harlem’s community leader Vito Jones did exactly that. What began as a discussion about the upcoming Black Wall Street Harlem celebration quickly became a master class on the people whose lives have helped define modern Harlem. It also reinforced why Black Wall Street Harlem, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, is much more than another community event. It is a celebration of legacy, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the people…