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(BALTIMORE – April 30, 2026) — What started five years ago as a cooking competition has evolved into something far more consequential for Baltimore’s next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. The 5th Annual Baltimore CTE Food, Beverage and Baking Challenge brought approximately 185 students from five Baltimore City high schools to the Baltimore Convention Center—where talent, ambition, and opportunity collided in one of the city’s most dynamic workforce development events of the year. And in the competition’s defining moment, Forest Park High School delivered the upset. A two-person team outperformed full five-person squads in a high-stakes market basket challenge featuring…

DAVID BRAMBLE on the next Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show, 10.23.24@9 am

( BALTIMORE – October 22, 2024) – Be sure to tune in to the next edition of the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show on Monday, October 21, 2024. Guests include MCB Managing Partner and co-founder David Bramble, and West North Avenue Development Authority Executive Director Chad Williams. The Doni Glover Show, hosted by the award-winning BMORENews.com publisher, streams LIVE Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Coppin State University: MEET 14-year-old West Muhammad

(BALTIMORE – October 22, 2024) – Meet West Muhammad, a trailblazing student making history at Coppin State University! At just 14 years old, West has become the youngest freshman to enroll at Coppin. 🎓 But he’s not stopping there! West is pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity Engineering with a passion for protecting and innovating in the digital world. Born and raised in Baltimore, West’s journey reflects the power of determination and early ambition, inspiring others to dream big and push boundaries. We are proud to have West as part of the Eagle family and excited to see the heights he…

Tune in to the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show, M-F @9 am EST

( BALTIMORE – October 20, 2024) – Be sure to tune in to the next edition of the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show on Monday, October 21, 2024. The Doni Glover Show, hosted by the award-winning BMORENews.com publisher, streams LIVE Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Our guest will be Professor of Law Professor Larry Gibson, Esquire. Topics to be discussed include the upcoming Presidential and Maryland US Senate elections in November. In both races, Black women represent the Democratic Party. Larry S. Gibson (born March 22, 1942) is a law professor, lawyer, political organizer, and historian. He currently serves as a professor at the Francis King Carey…

State’s Economic Growth Agency Invites Community to Engage in the West North Avenue Comprehensive Revitalization Plan Gathering

(BALTIMORE – October 19, 2024) — The State of Maryland’s West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) is thrilled to unveil the culminating event of a series of planning sessions to rejuvenate West Baltimore. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21217. Over the past two years, WNADA has engaged in and facilitated numerous interactive community interaction sessions to collect insights and suggestions for the West North Avenue Comprehensive Revitalization Plan.  This Plan is the first all-encompassing document ever developed for the 16 resource-abundant…

Join Associated Black Charities for Men’s Night Out!

Join Us for ABC’s Men’s Night Out: Strength in Unity – The Power of Brotherhood This year, ABC’s Men’s Night Out builds on the success of last year’s incredible gathering by diving deeper into the heart of what brotherhood truly means. Under the theme, Strength in Unity: The Power of Brotherhood, we invite Black men of all ages (and other male allies) to come together for an unforgettable evening focused on fostering meaningful connections, celebrating shared experiences, and uplifting one another. In today’s world, the importance of connectivity, mentorship, and support among Black men cannot be overstated. This event is a…

Vennieth McCormick Leads New Life Recovery Center to Higher Heights

(BALTIMORE – October 15, 2024) – With decades of total sobriety under his belt, Vennieth McCormick is helping others on their recovery journey. All too familiar with the perils of the streets of Baltimore, McCormick has made it his mission to provide treatment on demand for those willing to make that pivotal change to a new way of living. The truth is, he knows that recovery from drugs and alcohol is a full-time job, and so, too, is overcoming gambling. And he knows that access to treatment for these ills is not always a given. And that’s why he has…

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY: What are your thoughts on Black Indians?

(BALTIMORE – October 14, 2024)—The second Monday in October is now recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day. It replaces Columbus Day, which was formerly dedicated to the imperialists who toiled on behalf of Spain and Portugal. According to research, Native Americans came to North America through the Bering Strait some 10,000-12,000 years ago. Since then, some Blacks have experienced a blended history with these people, a history that includes the era of American slavery. It should be noted that Blacks have been in the Americas for as long, if not longer. Luzia, whose bones were found in a cave in Brazil,…

CHICAGO: Black Harvest Film Festival NOV 8-21 @Gene Siskel Film Center

Join us from November 8 to 21 at the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for the 30th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival. We’ll proudly showcase over 75 Chicago premieres, including 13 feature films and 10 short programs representing 18 countries. This year’s festival promises an exciting lineup of films and special guest appearances from visionary directors, including Terence Nance and Charles Burnett. Enjoy exclusive screenings, thought-provoking dialogues, and celebratory receptions as we honor three decades of Black Harvest. Festival passes and tickets are now on sale. Please take a look at the full lineup here. Black…