(BALTIMORE – April 2, 2024) – On March 26, 2024, at 1:28 a.m. EDT, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore metropolitan area collapsed after being struck by the container ship Dali, causing significant damage. Two people were rescued from the river, with one critically injured. Six maintenance crew members working on the bridge are missing, with four presumed dead. The incident blocked shipping to and from the Port of Baltimore, affecting over 8,000 jobs and resulting in estimated daily losses of $15 million. The bridge, a steel arch-shaped continuous truss bridge, was the second-longest in the United States,…

(BALTIMORE – April 2, 2024) –  Do tune in to the next edition of the “Doni Glover Show” on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The featured guests are Queen Lisa Lee and National Hip Hop Museum Historian Jay Quan. 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, YouTube, and Twitter. Zulu Queen Lisa Lee is an Original Zulu Queen who started with the Mighty Zulu Nation in the ’70’s. Lisa Lee is the first and only female member of the group, Soulsonic Force. According to Ime Ekpo, “Bronx-born and raised Lisa Lee is one of hip-hop’s vital female…

(BALTIMORE – March 30, 2024) – It is always a beautiful thing when a person from West Baltimore makes it to Hollywood and then returns to spread love in the old neighborhood. “Ro” Brooks is such a star, and today, he was joined by family and friends in the 1900 block of Edmondson Avenue where he sold records. Who is Ro? (IMDb Mini Biography By: Edward Marks) American Actor, Ro Brooks, born Jerome Curtis Brooks Jr., was born and raised in the hood of West Baltimore. Ro’s natural acting ability was cultivated by his Grandmother and Great Aunt, who would…

(BALTIMORE – March 28, 2024) – Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, US Sen. Ben Cardin, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott were among the speakers today on the 6th floor at Camden Yards as a presser unfolded just before noon. Former Oriole standouts Cal Ripken and Eddie Murray were among the special guests – along with Orioles General Manager Mike Elias and the new owner, billionaire David Rubinstein. Rubinstein bought the team yesterday for $1.725 billion. Rubinstein is a graduate of Baltimore City College and bragged about his public school roots during the press conference where the real topic of interest was…

(BALTIMORE – March 22, 2024) – In celebration of Women’s History Month, mark your calendars for Thursday, March 28th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at The Center Club. Join us for an insightful discussion on the challenges faced by black women in nonprofit leadership, featuring Diane Bell-McKoy. Historically, the nonprofit sector has primarily served marginalized communities and communities of color who have been disproportionately affected by a system that was never designed to include them. Many of the United States’ nonprofits are led by individuals, institutions, and foundations that do not represent their beneficiaries. Thus, Black Executive Directors are…

(BALTIMORE – March 22, 2024) – Shot-out to all Matthew A. Henson Elementary School alumni from the Class of ’76! Go, Huskies!

(BALTIMORE – March 20, 2024) – The Vintage Black Expo, an annual celebration of African-American art, culture, and history, is set to captivate Baltimore on Sat., April 13, 2024, now held at The Assembly Room in Downtown Baltimore. The Vintage Black Expo is a platform dedicated to preserving, celebrating and canonizing Black vintage through fashion, music, and art. With a commitment to sustainability, this year’s theme, “Global Sustainable History and Fashion,” will transport attendees around the world and across time through the journey of our garments. What you can expect at the Vintage Black Expo Sustainable Exhibitors: The perfect place…

(BALTIMORE – March 11, 2024) –  Do tune in to the next edition of the “Doni Glover Show” on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The featured guest is author Marshall “Milk” Cullins. 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, YouTube, and Twitter. What’s Milk’s book about? As kids, we had fun spreading pain. The resources and guidance to a better way didn’t cross our path until the damage was done. Due to being looked at as “The Man” and all the byproducts of our mindset, the lines between right and wrong were blurred. No one could tell us…

(WASHINGTON, DC – March 16, 2024) – The National Hip-Hop Museum (NHHM) will celebrate eight legends of Hip-Hop and receive a very special honor at its Grand Induction Ceremony taking place on Apr. 4, from 5 to 10 p.m., at the Recording Industry Association of America headquarters in the national’s capital. Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys, Roxanne Shante, The Fat Boys, DJ Hurricane, The B-Boys, Queen Lisa Lee, and MC Sha Rock will be inducted into the Museum’s Hall of Fame – participating in a live podcast panel with Master Gee (hip-hop pioneer and NHHM executive director) and Jay Quan…

(BALTIMORE – March 14, 2024) – Tune in to Hiphop Chronicles with WEAA 88.9 FM’s Mike Nyce on Thursdays at midnite as BMORENews.com publisher Doni Glover drops the scoop on local politics, the latest in Black business, and the 4-1-1 on the community. Streaming LIVE at WEAA.org.