(BALTIMORE – April 23, 2025) – This year marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Freddie Gray. We knew this day would come, and we’ve been praying for the wisdom to hear and share God’s message to the people. In recent weeks, reporters from various news outlets and representatives from numerous organizations have reached out to BMORENews.com, all asking the same question: Who has done what since then? My answer has been the same to each one—I’ve invited them to come to church with me this Sunday, April 27th, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church in…

(BALTIMORE – April 23, 2025) – Yesterday marked a major milestone for East Baltimore as East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI) celebrated the groundbreaking of its Phase 2B Public Roadway Infrastructure Project—a transformative $9.6 million investment aimed at modernizing transportation infrastructure in the heart of the Eager Park neighborhood. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and continue through spring 2026. This project represents the next major step in EBDI’s long-standing mission to build a vibrant, mixed-use, mixed-income community in East Baltimore. Since 2002, EBDI has led revitalization efforts backed by more than $1.8 billion in combined public and private…

Real Talk. Real Issues. Real Solutions. (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-TV2 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…

Dedicated to Jerry Cross (SANDTOWN – April 18, 2025) – At some point, I knew I had to write about Freddie Gray—especially now, a full decade since his death. So many memories flood my mind: the burning car a block away on North Carrollton Avenue, the TV news hyping up “rioters” marching down Historic Pennsylvania Avenue, the mother who snatched her son out of the chaos on national TV. From Gilmor Homes to Mondawmin to Penn-North, West Baltimore was rising up—voicing decades of pain, frustration, and disregard for the city’s Black majority. The drama also went to East Monument Street.…

Presented by the Sandtown-Winchester Community Collective (BALTIMORE – April 16, 2025) – Ten years after the tragic death of Freddie Gray and the unrest that followed, Freddie Gray: The Aftermath brings together the voices of activists, leaders, and community members who stood on the front lines in 2015—and who continue the fight for justice today. This powerful retrospective examines what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what still must be done to truly uplift West Baltimore. While the city has seen a renovated police station and a new funeral home, the deeper question remains: where is the sustained investment in the people?…

No gifts, but whether you can attend or not, please share remembrances, videos, photos, etc. Tours of the Armory will be available — come see what Shelley has been working on the last 5 years transformpikesvillearmory.org RSVP to danmorhaim@gmail.comby May 22

(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…

(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:…

(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…

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…