(BALTIMORE – June 27, 2025)—Ashburton stood tall this past Saturday to honor a true giant in Baltimore’s Black history. Herbert “Herb” Brown, a centenarian, veteran, entrepreneur, and architect of political progress, was celebrated by unveiling a street bearing his name. Renaming a block to Herb Brown Way marked more than a tribute. It marked a legacy. Mr. Brown served his country in World War II before returning home to serve his people. He made history as the founder of Mondawmin Travel Agency, the first full-service Black-owned travel business in Maryland. At a time when Black travelers faced roadblocks and redlining,…

One man has been murdered while another man tries to heal his trauma. A gripping true story exploring violence, mental health, and trauma,  A Life for a Life follows Kevin Shird and Damion Neal, who met as inmates in the Federal Correctional Institute, Allenwood. Kevin is serving time for drug trafficking, and he suffers from severe nightmares and sleep deprivation due to past traumas and copes through rigorous exercise instead of medication. He tries to guide Damion, a temperamental young man, hoping to keep him out of trouble in a dangerous environment and reunite him with his young daughter. In 2004,…

(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…

UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN GET TICKETS The ultimate warm-weather destination is FREE for kids ages 4-14, open this Spring/Summer and early. Water slides and obstacle courses. By Citywide Youth Development Follow Date and time June 14 · 12pm – June 15 · 7pm EDT. Doors at 11:45am Location EMAGE Center 2132 West North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217 Show map Refund Policy Refunds up to 7 days before event About this event Event lasts 1 day 7 hours UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN Free venue parking Oasis Splash Park – Free Weekend Water Fun for Families! Ages 4-14 Every Saturday &…

BCSC’s mission is to provide the tools necessary to bridge the knowledge, economic, educational, digital, and political gap that causes many of the social issues that plague Baltimore. Committed to culturally relevant, culturally sensitive community economic impact. “By standing on the shoulders of our ancestors and enjoying borrowed blessings, we now, humbly, have the opportunity to give back and pay it forward simultaneously.” -Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr.,  President and CEO

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today joined elected officials and leadership from Morgan State University for the groundbreaking of their new Science and Research Center. The project will receive $337 million in state funding, the largest state investment in Morgan State University history. During the ceremony, the governor highlighted the significance of the state’s investment in contributing to Baltimore and Maryland’s economic growth, with leadership in science, technology, engineering, and math being the key driving component. “We are here today not only to celebrate a beautiful building, but to celebrate a beautiful future for this campus and city,” said Gov. Moore. “With…

(BALTIMORE – May 11, 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-TV2 in Baltimore. Special thanks to Frank Johnson, Calvin Watkins, and Terrance Smalls, Jr. Missed it? See the shows on demand below: Doni Glover TV Show: Dr. Al Hathaway, Saidah Spinner, & Marsha Jews Doni Glover TV Show: AFRO’s Who’s Who in Black Baltimore  Doni Glover TV Show: Mayor Brandon Scott at Afro’s “Who’s Who in Black Baltimore” Event Doni Glover TV…

(BALTIMORE – May 4, 2025) – A groundbreaking investment in the future of digital equity was announced today as STEM City Baltimore, an initiative of STEM City USA, secured a $100,000 grant from the State of Maryland to provide immersive AI and metaverse training for Baltimore youth. The funding represents a pivotal step toward closing the technology divide and preparing the next generation for a digitally driven economy. Spearheaded by Maryland State Senator Cory McCray (District 45), the grant is more than a financial boost—it’s a strategic alignment with national priorities, including the latest Executive Order from President Trump that…

(BALTIMORE – May 3, 2025) – We all know the landscape. You can go right, or you can go left. It’s that simple. Those in the middle – on the fence – ayeee! You may as well go home. For all of my young brothers in Baltimore, if there is one single piece of advice I can think of, it’s travel. See the world. Go to Africa, Europe, South America, Wisconsin, California – just go and see how other people live. Travel provides the greatest education, one you will never find in a book. One thing you get is a better…

Come see Sanford and Son Stage Play featuring Rickey Shackleford and Howard G. at The Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose in Baltimore.