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Episode taped at STEM CITY USA inside the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center highlights housing policy, education reform, and Black entrepreneurship. (BALTIMORE – March 10, 2026) — 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 today—from…

Actor Ro Brooks Receives Hometown Honor In Bmore

(BALTIMORE – April 8, 2024) – American Actor and Entrepreneur, Ro Brooks, born Jerome Curtis Brooks Jr., known by you, his Bmore family as Rome, is known for his dramatically compelling role as Michael during his three-season story arc on Own/Tyler Perry’s most successful drama series “The Haves and the Have Nots”. Ro is equally known for his most recent works in his very first thriller, a Tubi Original – The Caregiver. He has had the honor and privilege of starring in several other popular projects such as Mysterious Ways, FX’s Sons of Anarchy, NBC’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine, BET’s The New…

Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month at Coppin State

(BALTIMORE – April 5, 2024) – Dear Eagles Nation: Our newsletter’s color this week is teal, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. As we enter Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Coppin State University reaffirms its commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community. This month serves as a crucial opportunity to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for the prevention of sexual misconduct in all its forms. Throughout this month, we will be engaging in various initiatives to raise awareness about sexual assault, including educational workshops, engagement campaigns, and support services.…

CHICAGO: DuView Watch Party

April 8, 2024 DuView Watch Party The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 740 East 56th Place, Chicago __________________________________________________Brought to you by What U Need Is…

Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show: Wayne Frazier on Key Bridge Recovery

(BALTIMORE – April 3, 2024) –  Do tune in to the next edition of the “Doni Glover Show” on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The featured guest is Wayne Frazier, Pres. of the Maryland-Washington Minority Companies Association (MWMCA). 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 is MWMCA? In 2002, Md. Washington Minority Contractors Association, Inc. (MWMCA) originated to advocate for minority and women construction trade contractors because so much work was being completed without the utilization of said firms.  Eleven (11) years later, in 2013, MWMCA evolved into Md. Washington Minority Companies…

BMORENews.com SPECIAL REPORT: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse, March 26, 2024

(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,…

Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show: 50th Anniversary of Hip-hop w/ Queen Lisa Lee & NHHM Historian Jay Quan

(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’s Own “Ro” Brooks Gets 1900 Block of EA Named After Him

(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…

Opening Day at Camden Yards with the Governor

(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…

HERstory Matters: An Evening with Diane Bell-McKoy

(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…