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(BALTIMORE – June 13, 2025) – The Bottom Line:Wearing hair weaves does not directly cause cancer. However, many Black women use chemical relaxers, straighteners, and adhesives in combination with weaves that may contain harmful substances linked to health risks, including certain cancers. Why This Matters Black women are more likely than others to use chemical hair products from an early age and more frequently. Some of these products contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (like parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde) linked to higher cancer risks. A 2022 NIH study found that frequent use of hair straighteners was associated with a doubling of uterine cancer risk…

New hit dramady “STONERS” premiers Sunday, April 20th at Regal Royale Theatre

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 13, 2025) – New hit dramady “STONERS” premiers Sunday, April 20th at Regal Royale Theatre. Red Carpet at 5pm. Film premiers at 6:30pm. Afterparty immediately following at Carolina Kitchen Hyattsville. Afterparty FREE entrance to everyone. STONERS was written by Stan Long, directed by Cricket Mathews, produced by Lanae Gray/Stan Long, Director of Photography Josh “5” Freeman, and starring Jeff Shelly (Houston Comedian), Terry “Goofy” Jones (DMV Comedian), Paul “Pablo” Jerry (DMV Actor), Teranee Fransha (DMV Actress), and Roscoe Johnson (Atlanta Actor). It also features Noochie (from the Front Porch syndicated now on Fox Soul), Faith Malontè…

The Doni Glover TV Show on WMAR TV-2, Sundays at 5:30 am (BALTIMORE): SEE PREVIOUS SHOWS

(BALTIMORE – April 13, 2025) – In case you haven’t heard the news, BMORENews.com publisher Doni Glover is on TV again! That’s right! G. Grant Griffin Media presents The Doni Glover Show on Sundays at 5:30 am on WMAR- TV-2 in Baltimore. Missed it? See the shows on demand below: Doni Glover TV Show: Mayor Brandon Scott at Afro’s “Who’s Who in Black Baltimore” Event Doni Glover TV Show: Imam Earl El-Amin at Afro’s “Who’s Who in Black Baltimore” Doni Glover TV Show: Delegate N. Scott Phillips, Esquire at Afro Newspaper’s “Who’s Who in Black Baltimore” Doni Glover TV Show:…

Sandtown-Winchester Community Collective presents FREDDIE GRAY: The Aftermath

(BALTIMORE – April 7, 2025) – The Sandtown-Winchester Community Collective is honored to present FREDDIE GRAY: The Aftermath on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the historic Sharon Baptist Church, located in the heart of Sandtown. April 27th marks ten years since the Freddie Gray uprising—an unforgettable moment that shook Baltimore and the nation. Whether you call it unrest, riots, or a reckoning, it was a turning point. This unique gathering will feature two powerful panels of community leaders who stepped up in the aftermath and have remained committed to driving change ever since. Stay connected with…

HBCU Original: John Purnell IV STOPS Adrian Tambi in Round 2 | 198 lb Division | DC Golden Gloves 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-4uHh864Hc 🔥 Fight Night Recap | 198 lb Division 🔥 John Purnell IV put on a masterclass performance at the Washington DC Golden Gloves, held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Fort Washington, Maryland. Facing off against Adrian Tambi, Purnell wasted no time making his presence known in the 198 lb division. From the opening bell, Purnell took control with sharp jabs, powerful combinations, and slick footwork. In the second round, he dropped Tambi with a devastating shot, and the referee had seen enough — officially stopping the fight and awarding Purnell a 2nd round TKO victory. HBCU Original was…

Guest Editorial: The Awe of Africa

(ACCRAH, GHANA – April 1, 2025) – I had the incredible honor of visiting the continent of Africa for the very first time. As someone who’s traveled extensively—exploring countries and cultures across the globe—I realized that the opportunity, and quite honestly, the responsibility, to walk the lands of the Motherland could no longer be delayed. Africa, the ancestral home of people of African descent—and the cradle of civilization itself—was calling. I landed in Ghana, a vibrant nation in West Africa, with a heart full of excitement and curiosity. I was in a true “Chocolate City,” surrounded by a cultural, historical,…

Congressman Kweisi Mfume Introduces Legislation to Commemorate African American World War II Hero Doris Miller

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2025) – Today, on National Medal of Honor Day, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the introduction of a pair of bills to commemorate the life and legacy of African American Mess Attendant Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mess Attendant Miller manned an anti-aircraft gun and downed enemy planes, despite the fact that the racially segregated steward’s branch of the Navy was not trained to use anti-aircraft guns. Congressman Mfume’s bills seek to award the Medal of Honor and a Congressional Gold Medal to Mess Attendant Miller. “Today is ‘Dorie Miller Day’…

The Glover Report: A Week of Triumph: Celebrating Community, Business, and Advocacy

Sandtown Tour, Second Chances, Black Wall Street Awards, Best of Black Baltimore, “The Doni Glover Show” (BALTIMORE – March 19, 2025) – What a phenomenal week it has been! It was a time of encouragement, empowerment, and celebration, highlighting some of the true jewels in our community. From recognizing the success of formerly incarcerated individuals to showcasing youth entrepreneurship and honoring community leaders, the past week has been a testament to the resilience and brilliance of Baltimore. On Monday night, for instance, Ericka Alston Buck reported on the Met.Gala Unveil: Baltimore Met Gala Unveils 2025 Theme in Spectacular Celebration Spotlight…

Baltimore Met Gala Unveils 2025 Theme in Spectacular Celebration

(BALTIMORE – March 18, 2025) – In a dazzling evening of fashion, art, and culinary brilliance, held on Monday, March 17, 2025, the 2025 Baltimore Met Gala (BMG) Theme Reveal captivated hundreds of attendees at the newly completed 4 MLK Building in the city’s Biomed Park. The theme reveal, hosted by WBAL TV news anchor Megan Rivers, marked an electrifying milestone for Baltimore’s creative scene, with designers, models, photographers, chefs, artists, entrepreneurs, and fashionistas eagerly anticipating the grand announcement. The venue, a collaboration between The Finn Group and MOI, provided the perfect backdrop for the evening. This partnership was responsible for designing,…