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Upton Boxing: Youth

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Guest Editorial: You’re Not Welcomed Here: The Silent Eviction of a Generation

(BALTIMORE – May 8, 2025) – America has a problem with young people, and I’m increasingly frustrated with it. From mall curfews to over-policed parks and hyper-punitive school environments, the message we’re sending is painfully clear: “We don’t trust your presence.” This sentiment is indisputably dangerous—any culture that pushes its youth to the margins is destined for decline. I’m genuinely baffled by the unchecked belief that young people are inherently problematic or danger-prone. Even worse is the assumption that the adults in their lives will automatically serve as reliable “menace mediators.” The facts don’t support this narrative. Adults over the…

TGR: The Truth About MBEs: Equity Promised, Justice Denied — But Black Women Are Rising

Unequal contracts, unseen advocates, and the unstoppable rise of Black women in business (BALTIMORE – May 8, 2025) – In Maryland, the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program was created to ensure that certified minority-owned businesses receive at least 29% of the total dollar value of state procurement contracts, either directly or through subcontracting. Baltimore City shares this 29% goal, applying it across 70 agencies and departments. Yet, despite the promise of equity, the reality falls short. According to Wayne Frazier, President of the Maryland-Washington Minority Companies Association (MWMCA), white women are the primary beneficiaries of this program, more so than any…

SUPPORT BLACK MEDIA: Doni Glover 6.0, A BMORENews Benefit (6.27.25, 7-10p), Baltimore Unity Hall

Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit A Celebration of Legacy, Leadership & Black Excellence Friday, June 27 | 7–10 PM Baltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place Black Tie Optional Join us for a night to remember as we honor Doni Glover’s 60th birthday—a milestone moment celebrating his legacy of journalism, activism, and community empowerment. Doni Glover 6.0 isn’t just a birthday party—it’s a bold celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and purpose. Set in the heart of Baltimore, this evening will spotlight the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing trailblazing Black entrepreneurs and community leaders making history today. Honorees…