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Ranking Members Mfume and Connolly Demand Answers from Postal Board of Governors on Sudden Departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Shady DOGE Agreement

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2025) – Today, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Amber F. McReynolds, Chair of the United States Postal Service’s Board of Governors (the Governors), escalating Congress’s concerns that DOGE is attempting to actively undermine the stability and integrity of the Postal Service.  In their letter, the Ranking Members call for an immediate briefing from the Chair and Vice Chair of the Governors after the sudden departure of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy directly…

TGR: Why Can’t Maryland Find Work for a Veteran Maritime Expert?

One of the only Black tugboat captains in America (BALTIMORE – March 31, 2025) –  Maryland, a state with a long and storied maritime history, prides itself on its thriving port system, expansive waterways, and commitment to economic development. Yet, one glaring question remains unanswered: Why has Captain Darwin Peguese, a highly credentialed U.S. Navy veteran and seasoned entrepreneur, struggled to secure significant maritime contracts in Maryland? Captain Peguese, the president and owner of Island Breeze Marine, Inc. (IBMI), boasts more than 25 years of experience in the maritime industry, including 11 years specializing in maintenance dredging and wetland development.…

Empowering Black Entrepreneurs and Communities: The BMORENews Mission

(BALTIMORE – March 29, 2025) – For 23 years, I have leveraged my journalism expertise and interpersonal skills to provide strategic guidance and valuable insights to individuals, organizations, nonprofits, corporations, and municipalities seeking to effectively engage the two-million-strong Black community in the Maryland/DC corridor. My firm, DMGlobal Marketing & Public Relations, LLC, is the creator of BMORENews.com and BlackUSA.News—two multimedia news platforms dedicated to highlighting Black-owned businesses and politics. Baltimore, Prince George’s County, and Washington, D.C. are home to some of the most engaged voters and discerning consumers in America. They value truth, ownership, and forward mobility—always striving for higher…

‘Stand 10 Toes Down’: Maryland’s  Billion Budget Showdown

The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a contentious $67 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, addressing a $3.3 billion deficit through a combination of spending cuts and revenue increases. The budget, which passed with 100 votes in favor, reflects the difficult choices faced by lawmakers in balancing fiscal responsibility with the need to maintain essential services and investments in the state’s future. At the heart of this budget are several key investments that proponents argue are crucial for Maryland’s long-term prosperity. These include continued funding for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education initiative, with $65 million in increased local…

Congressman Kweisi Mfume Introduces Legislation to Commemorate African American World War II Hero Doris Miller

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2025) – Today, on National Medal of Honor Day, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the introduction of a pair of bills to commemorate the life and legacy of African American Mess Attendant Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mess Attendant Miller manned an anti-aircraft gun and downed enemy planes, despite the fact that the racially segregated steward’s branch of the Navy was not trained to use anti-aircraft guns. Congressman Mfume’s bills seek to award the Medal of Honor and a Congressional Gold Medal to Mess Attendant Miller. “Today is ‘Dorie Miller Day’…