(BALTIMORE – July 11, 2026) – Some opportunities become jobs. Others become traditions. For the past decade, Hip Hop Chronicles on WEAA 88.9 FM, hosted by Mike Nyce, has become one of those traditions for me. What began through a simple introduction by Frank Johnson evolved into a lasting partnership that has allowed me to bring the stories of BMORENews.com to one of Baltimore’s most respected airwaves every Thursday at midnight. I remain grateful to Mike Nyce for opening that door. Each week, our segment has featured newsmakers, entrepreneurs, elected officials, educators, artists, activists, and everyday Baltimoreans whose stories deserve…

How Faith, Labor, Mutual Aid, Civil Rights, and Black Institutions Helped Shape a Nation (BALTIMORE – July 11, 2026) – When Baltimore historian Marco Merrick first began telling me about the “City of Firsts,” he was not initially telling a Black history story. He was telling a Baltimore story. That distinction will forever stand out in my mind. Marco spoke with an enthusiasm and pride that were impossible to miss. He talked about the B&O Railroad, the telegraph, Johns Hopkins University, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Washington Monument, the Basilica, Fort McHenry, and the…

Dunbar’s Legacy of Excellence Continues as Dr. Linda Marie Weaver Appointed Maryland Military Department Assistant Secretary for Administration (BALTIMORE – July 11, 2026) — Every now and then, someone reaches a milestone that reminds us what Baltimore’s public schools—and particularly Paul Laurence Dunbar High School—have produced for generations. Dr. Linda Marie Weaver’s recent appointment as Assistant Secretary for Administration for the Maryland Military Department is one of those moments. Effective May 6, 2026, Dr. Weaver was appointed to the senior leadership position, where she will help oversee administrative operations while supporting the Maryland Military Department’s mission alongside Major General Janeen…

How Black Baltimore Helped Shape a Nation (BALTIMORE – July 11, 2026) – Few American cities have contributed more to the nation’s development while receiving less recognition for doing so than Baltimore. Mention the city today, and many people immediately think of crime, vacant houses, political dysfunction, or television dramas like The Wire. Those images have become so deeply embedded in the national consciousness that they often obscure a far more important truth. Long before Baltimore became the subject of troubling headlines, it was helping build the United States. This city pioneered transportation, transformed higher education, revolutionized medicine, advanced communications,…

(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…

(WOODLAWN, MD – July 8, 2026) — Every summer, the 1 Baltimore Cookout brings together generations of Baltimoreans to celebrate community, reconnect with old friends, and preserve one of the city’s richest athletic traditions. This year’s gathering will take place Saturday, July 25, from noon to 7 p.m. at Woodlawn Recreation and Parks, 1928 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn, Maryland. Founded in 2003 by Jimmy Conyers, 1 Baltimore hosted its first cookout in 2008. Since then, the annual event has evolved into much more than a reunion. It has become a homecoming for former athletes, coaches, community leaders, families, and friends whose…

Veteran retirement advisor says educators—not insurance companies—are paying the price as BCPS moves to a single provider. By Doni Glover For nearly half a century, Milton A. Dugger Jr. has helped Baltimore City Public Schools employees prepare for retirement. Today, after 53 years with New York Life and 47 years as one of the school system’s approved 403(b) retirement providers, Dugger says the issue is no longer about insurance companies. It’s about employee choice. “How can you force an employee to drop a carrier with whom he or she has an established relationship?” Dugger asked. That question sits at the…

(PIKESVILLE, MD 0 July 8, 2026) — Baltimore County residents will join communities across the nation on Sunday, July 19, as part of the Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action (July 17–19), a nationwide, nonpartisan effort that organizers say is designed to encourage voter registration and civic engagement while honoring the legacy of the late John Lewis. The local event is being organized by Pikesville Pillars, a volunteer community group. The afternoon will feature two free screenings of John Lewis: Good Trouble, the documentary directed by Dawn Porter. The film premiered in Tulsa on Juneteenth 2020, just weeks before Lewis…

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(BALTIMORE – July 4, 2026) – America turns 250 today. The Ledger at 250 That is not a small thing. Empires rise and fall in less time. Constitutions get rewritten. Borders get redrawn. And yet here we are in 2026, still arguing under the same flag, still building on the same foundation, still calling ourselves one country. I have spent my life covering this country from a particular vantage point—Baltimore, Maryland, a city that has given America more than it has ever been credited for and has taken more punishment than it ever deserved. From that vantage point, I want…