(BALTIMORE – June 13, 2025) – As I prepare to celebrate a personal milestone — turning 60 — I’m also reflecting on the journey of building independent Black media. It’s never been easy. It’s often demanding. But it’s always been worth it. Since December, we’ve been taping the Doni Glover Show again. Real people. Real stories. Real Baltimore. But life doesn’t always move in a straight line. Between producing the show and finishing graduate school, I needed a break. Sometimes you have to pause to preserve the mission. That’s why Doni Glover 6.0 (https://doniglover60.eventbrite.com/) isn’t just a party. It’s a…

The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to announce a competitive funding opportunity for grant awards under the Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) program, funded through the approved state budget for Fiscal Year 2026. This initiative provides state-funded grants to community-based organizations offering programming, service coordination, and community support to concentrated areas where low-income older adults face challenges such as declining health, isolation, financial hardship, and language barriers. The NORC program encompasses three complementary projects, each designed to address the unique needs of older adults across Maryland: Elder SAFE – Provides critical supportive services to older adults at risk of elder…

(NEW ORLEANS – May 29, 2025) – Be sure to RSVP for the long-anticipated Black Wall Street NOLA. It’s our 10th Anniversary! It will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at 7 pm at Corey “Bing” Mathis’ 2 Phat Vegans at 303 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70116. RSVP to blackwallstreetnola2025.eventbrite.com today! Honorees include Régine René-Labrousse. Who is Régine? Régine René-Labrousse is a Haitian-American social entrepreneur, intercultural strategist, and founder of Replenish 509 and Reviv Ayiti, two mission-driven ventures focused on cultural equity, economic revitalization, and diaspora engagement. A native of New Orleans and daughter of Haitian immigrants, Régine has spent over 15 years building platforms that unlock opportunity at…

(NEW ORLEANS – May 29, 2025) – Be sure to RSVP for the long-anticipated Black Wall Street NOLA. It’s our 10th Anniversary! It will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at 7 pm at Corey “Bing” Mathis’ 2 Phat Vegans at 303 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70116. RSVP to blackwallstreetnola2025.eventbrite.com today! Honorees include Deshauntia Benn. Who is Deshauntia? Deshauntia Benn is a New Orleans native with over 20 years of experience in education, labor organizing, and advocacy. She began her career as a high school Social Studies teacher and later transitioned into leadership roles focused on educator support, workplace culture, and policy change. Throughout her career, she has…

YOU’RE INVITEDThe Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forumfeaturing the Joe Manns Black Wall Street AwardsSaturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 NoonThurgood Marshall Amenity Center1315 Division Street, Baltimore, MD RSVP to blackwallstreet104.eventbrite.com Special Guests:Del. N. Scott Phillips (D-10)Del. Malcolm Ruff (D-41)Del. Sean Stinnett (D-41) Join Dr. Al Hathaway and BMORENews.com for a vital gathering of business and political leaders at the Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum — a forum dedicated to examining the State of Black Business across the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area, including Baltimore County. As African Americans control an estimated $1.8 trillion in annual disposable income, and…

MEET the Next Generation of Business Leaders! (BALTIMORE — May 24, 2025) — On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community advocates from across the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area will convene at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center for the Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum — a powerful gathering dedicated to reflection, resilience, and economic empowerment. This year’s forum holds special significance as it marks the 104th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, when Tulsa’s Greenwood District — once known as Black Wall Street — was bombed from the air and burned to the ground,…

📅 Saturday, May 31, 2025🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon📍 Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center | 1315 Division Street, Baltimore, MD RSVP to blackwallstreet104.eventbrite.com (BALTIMORE – May 20, 2025) — BMORENews.com, in collaboration with Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr., proudly invites the public to attend the Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum, a gathering that will highlight economic opportunity, political engagement, and the future of Black business in our region. The event will feature a keynote panel of elected leaders who are actively shaping Maryland’s legislative landscape, including: Senator Ben Brooks (District 10) Delegate N. Scott Phillips (District 10) Delegate Malcolm Ruff…

(BALTIMORE – May 19, 2025) – It is so interesting that as I am researching and writing on strategizing Black economic wealth and power in the United States for my next book, this particular day – Monday, May 19, 2025 – is Malcolm X’s 100th birthday. Honestly, it wasn’t the first thing on my mind today. What’s on my mind is presenting the very best manuscript I can muster to bring light, clarity, and solutions to the dilemmas facing my community. In fact, a part of this struggle is a very important topic we, as a people, are often afraid…

A Celebration of Legacy, Leadership & Black Excellence 📅 Friday, June 27 | 7–10 PM📍 Baltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place 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 include Michael Cryor, Gary Witherspoon, Marc Steiner, and…

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…