Business

(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…

The Glover Report: Acing Three Classes While the Algorithm War Comes to Congress

(COLLEGE PARK, MD – December 24, 2025) – Grades are in, and I aced all three classes. But for the grace of God and some serious determination. Saturday morning classes were the most challenging for me, especially hiking it all the way to College Park. And you want to be fresh for class. So, that means discipline must play a role on Friday nights. After all, this is a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program ranked among the best in the nation. To say the least, it is a humbling experience to walk the halls of the Robert H. Smith…

Woodlawn Says “No” to Data Centers

(WOODLAWN – December 23, 2025) – Senator Charles E. Sydnor III and Delegates Sheila Ruth and Aletheia McCaskill (the “District 44B Legislators”) hosted an informational meeting on December 3rd regarding a proposed data center’s development in the Woodlawn community. This meeting was held in the Woodlawn High School Auditorium. This is the “District 44B Legislators” team statement: “After carefully considering all that we have learned about data centers and their potential impact, and the feedback we have received from our constituents, the District 44 legislators have concluded that the potential harm that developing a data center in Woodlawn could cause…

Lafon Porter to be Honored at BMORENews’ 23rd Anniversary Benefit

(BALTIMORE — November 20, 2025) — Mark your calendars! BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP today at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A hallmark of Baltimore’s Black business and media community, the annual celebration spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals whose leadership and service uplift their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. This year introduced an exciting new feature — the Black Wall Street Youth Awards — highlighting the next generation of changemakers, visionaries, and…

8,000 Stories You Won’t Find Anywhere Else: The BMORENews YouTube Archive

(BALTIMORE – November 18, 2025) – 8,000 Videos Strong! From East Baltimore to the Middle East to East Africa, BMORENews.com has been delivering “the news before the news” for 23 years. As we approach our 23rd Anniversary Benefit on December 4th, we want you to see what we’ve built—8,000 unique stories you won’t find anywhere else. Our Beat: Business. Politics. Community. City Hall. Annapolis. The White House. Education. Mass incarceration. Black-owned businesses. Affordable housing. Universal access to health care. That’s been the agenda from the outset. Digital Natives, Not Digital Immigrants: We’re smaller than the legacy newspapers that call Baltimore home—the…

The Glover Report: New Baltimore Is Alive—And It’s About Time

(BALTIMORE – November 13, 2025) – Baltimore! World! Last week showed me something I’ve been waiting to see for years: New Baltimore is here. The Renaissance isn’t coming—it’s already arrived. And it’s not just the City. Baltimore County is also waking up. If you’re watching from the sidelines thinking otherwise, you might want to look again. The Heavyweights Are in the Room Last week, Shelonda Stokes presented the Downtown Partnership’s Annual Report—a major networking event that celebrated downtown achievements, recognized leaders, and mapped the future. The room was packed with power: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Otis Rolley, the new CEO…

🎉 BMORENews.com & United Way of Maryland Partnership Announcement!

(BALTIMORE – November 11, 2025) – We’re excited to share a powerful new collaboration supporting Baltimore’s entrepreneurs! At the BMORENews.com 23rd Anniversary Benefit on December 4, 2025, United Way of Maryland will present 10 complimentary year-long memberships to The Lonely Entrepreneur Learning Community, giving attendees access to game-changing resources for business success. What’s included: ✅ 2,000+ learning modules on business growth ✅ Hundreds of templates and legal agreements ✅ Live group coaching and chat support ✅ Access to 250+ financing sources ✅ A thriving community of fellow entrepreneurs Powered by United Way’s Social Impact Accelerator, this partnership advances equity, innovation, and opportunity…

Attorney Georgia Goslee to be Honored at BMORENews’ 23rd Anniversary Benefit

(BALTIMORE — November 11, 2025) — Mark your calendars! BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP today at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A hallmark of Baltimore’s Black business and media community, the annual celebration spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals whose leadership and service uplift their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. This year introduced an exciting new feature —…

West North Avenue Development Authority to Host Neighborhood Planning Meeting on Transportation and Corridor Design

(BALTIMORE – November 9, 2025) — The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) will host a Neighborhood Planning Meeting on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Coppin State University’s Tawes Ballroom (2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216). This community-focused session will bring together residents, business owners, and stakeholders to shape a more connected, accessible, and inclusive West North Avenue corridor. The meeting will feature design concepts and intersection renderings presented by Quinn Evans Architects, showcasing ideas for improved mobility, pedestrian safety, and multimodal transportation. “Transportation is the thread that connects every aspect of community development,”…

📰 BMORENews.com 23rd Anniversary Benefit

Celebrating 23 Years of Independent Black Media Excellence Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Frederick Douglass–Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum, Baltimore, MD RSVP: 👉🏾 BMORENews23.eventbrite.com About This Event For 23 years, BMORENews.com has been the voice of Baltimore’s business, culture, and community empowerment.Join Doni Glover, founder and publisher, for an elegant evening at the historic Frederick Douglass–Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum — where art, history, and legacy converge to celebrate “New Baltimore.” The night features: The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards honoring outstanding community and business leaders Live networking amid the museum’s art gallery setting…

BMORENews.com Presents the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards at Coppin State University

(BALTIMORE – November 3, 2025) — BMORENews.com is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for Black Wall Street: NEW BALTIMORE, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, entrepreneurship, and community impact. The event will be held at Coppin State University, continuing a long tradition of recognizing leaders who uplift and empower the Black community. Since its inception in 2011, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards have honored over 3,000 entrepreneurs and community champions across nine U.S. cities. Inspired by the spirit of Tulsa’s original Black Wall Street, these awards highlight individuals and organizations who embody economic independence, innovation, and collective progress.…