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(OWINGS MILLS, MD – June 10, 2026) – These are the toughest stories to writeβ€”about people you have known for decades. One day, you realize you haven’t checked in, and then, unexpectedly, you see the news on Facebook. Your heart drops. You pause. And then it hits you all at once: she got her wings. That was my Sunday morning. I couldn’t believe it. The memories came rushing backβ€”lessons she taught me, words she spoke over me, the life she insisted was possible if I simply kept the faith. Shina Parker was a Godly woman who lived by the Word.…

From Pennsylvania Avenue to Philadelphia: Chrisean β€œHoly Hands” Malone Carries Baltimore’s Fighting Spirit

(BALTIMORE – April 24, 2026) –Β Historic Pennsylvania Avenue is just three blocks from my home. This key thoroughfare runs from Franklin Street and stretches northwest into Reisterstown Road. Follow it far enough and you’ll find yourself in Owings Mills, Reisterstown, even Franklin. But β€œdown the bottom” β€” as we call it β€” the Avenue carries a history as layered as America itself: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Yes, there have been hard times. The Avenue has known the grip of illegal drugs. But it has also known greatness. Legends like Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Slappy White, and Billie…

Professional Boxing Returns to Downtown Baltimore April 25 at Hilton Inner Harbor

(BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) β€” Baltimore fight fans, mark your calendars. Professional boxing is returning to downtown Baltimore on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, in what organizers describe as a major step toward reactivating the city’s live sports and entertainment ecosystem. The Baltimore Hotel Corporation, in partnership with the City of Baltimore and the Maryland State Athletic Commission, is bringing the marquee event to the city through a partnership with Jeter Promotions. Timed with Autism Awareness Month, the fight night aims to pair high-level competition with community impact while helping position the Hilton Baltimore…

WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE? The Silence of Maryland’s Legislature on the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys

(BALTIMORE – April 18, 2026) – Something is wrong. Maybe it’s just me. But as sine die β€” the close of Maryland’s legislative session β€” has come and gone, there has not been a sustained, unified response from the 188 members of the General Assembly on behalf of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. Do I have that right? In a state where the numbers tell a troubling story β€” where Baltimore City is home to just 9% of Maryland’s population but accounts for roughly 40% of the people in state prisons, according to the Justice Policy Institute (January 2024)…

REV. AL SHARPTON TO HOST FIRESIDE CHAT WITH U.S. SENATOR RUBEN GALLEGO AT 2026 NATIONAL ACTION NETWORK (NAN) ANNUAL CONVENTION

Arizona’s Junior Senator to Join Rev. Sharpton for One-on-One Conversation on Civil Rights, Immigration, and the Fight for America’s Most Vulnerable Communities (NEW YORK, NY – April 6, 2026) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will sit down for a fireside chat with U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on Thursday, April 9th at the 2026 NAN Annual Convention. The conversation will take place from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Metropolitan East Ballroom at the Sheraton New York Times Square. Senator Gallego is one of the most compelling voices in the United…

Police-Involved Shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue Raises Community Concerns, Rekindles Longstanding Tensions

(BALTIMORE, MD – April 3, 2026) β€” A police-involved shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue has once again placed a spotlight on one of Baltimore’s most historically significant β€” and persistently underserved β€” corridors. The incident occurred Thursday in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Avenue Market, where a 35-year-old man was shot during an encounter with police. According to city officials, the man is currently listed in critical but stable condition. Witnesses described a heavy police presence in the aftermath, with what some called an β€œonslaught” of police vehicles flooding the area. Tensions rose as onlookers gathered, with several…

On the Doni Glover Show: Attorney Nichole Gatewood Challenges Baltimore Housing Bill, Author David Heiber Shares Journey, and Tony Randall Talks Next Phaze Cafe

Episode taped at STEM CITY USA inside the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center highlights housing policy, education reform, and Black entrepreneurship. (BALTIMORE – March 10, 2026) β€” Today’s taping of the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show brought together voices from law, education, and business for a powerful conversation recorded inside the STEM CITY USA studio at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center (1315 Division Street). The episode, which will air on YouTube.com/DoniGlover and BMORENews.com, featured Attorney Nichole’ C. Gatewood, Esquire, education leader and author David L. Heiber, and entrepreneur Tony Randall of Next Phaze Cafe. Together, the guests addressed issues shaping Baltimore todayβ€”from…

Harriet Tubman Day Celebration: Roots, Resilience, and Responsibility II March 7th

(CAMBRIDGE – March 3, 2026) – Attend Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park on Saturday, March 7, as they celebrate Harriet Tubman Day with this year’s theme: Roots, Resilience, and Responsibility. Throughout the day, we’ll honor Harriet Tubman’s legacy and the community that shaped her, with opportunities to learn directly from local leaders, historians, and park staff. See the full schedule below. The park is located on the Eastern Shore: 4068 Golden Hill Rd, Church Creek, MD 21622. Harriet Tubman Bust 11 a.m.: In Eternal Tribute – We honor the esteemed local icon and advocate, the late Ms. Shirley Jackson,…

Faith-Based Community Breakfast at Morgan State, March 19th

March 19, 2026 | Morgan State University You will want to RSVP immediately. This is the Faith-Based Community Breakfast you need to attend. The gathering will take place at Morgan State University – University Student Center, Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom. The host is Rev. Jerome Stephens, affectionately known as β€œThe Country Preacher.” Rev. Stephens is a trusted voice, strategic thinker, and respected leader within both the political and faith communities. For decades, he has consistently engaged clergy, elected officials, and community stakeholders. He is a bridge-builder, a connector, and an anointed servant leader committed to strengthening the Beloved Community.…

Tune in to BMORENews: Unapologetically Baltimore

Here’s a clean, formatted version with a title: BMORENews.com | Baltimore’s Black-Owned Voice Since 2002 πŸ“Ί Doni Glover TV Show Sundays | 5:30 AM | WMAR-TV 2 | Baltimore A weekly broadcast spotlighting Baltimore’s power players, policymakers, entrepreneurs, clergy, and culture shapers. Airing on WMAR-TV, this Emmy-nominated platform brings Baltimore stories to mainstream television β€” on your screen before most people even wake up. πŸŽ™ Indigenous Series Podcast Raw. Real. Unfiltered conversations. Streaming via BMORENews and digital platforms, the Indigenous Series dives into economic empowerment, Black entrepreneurship, political strategy, faith & leadership, and community development. πŸŽ₯ Filmed at STEM CITY…

πŸ“Ί Doni Glover TV Show Sundays | 5:30 AM | WMAR-TV 2 | Baltimore A weekly broadcast spotlighting Baltimore’s power players, policymakers, entrepreneurs, clergy, and culture shapers. Airing on WMAR-TV, this Emmy-nominated platform brings Baltimore stories to mainstream television β€” on your screen before most people even wake up. πŸŽ™ Indigenous Series Podcast Raw. Real. Unfiltered conversations. Streaming via BMORENews and digital platforms, the Indigenous Series dives into: Economic empowerment Black entrepreneurship Political strategy Faith & leadership Community development πŸŽ₯ Filmed at STEM CITY USA Select programming is shot at STEM CITY USA β€” bridging innovation, technology, and media storytelling.…