(BALTIMORE – September 20, 2026) – A woman called me out on Facebook, and I will be honest: She pissed me off. She challenged me over my support for David Bramble, the West Baltimore native and co-founder of MCB Real Estate whose company acquired Harborplace and is involved in major development along West North Avenue. She questioned why people conflate MCB’s interests with those of Baltimore’s Black residents. She pointed out that MCB is not an MBE. She questioned the relationship between Bramble and Mayor Brandon Scott. She even compared Bramble to Ronald Lipscomb. Then she wrote, “Come on, Doni.…

What you should know “Vote on Faster Government” PSAs and information hub will help ensure New Yorkers know about Props 1-5 this November  (NEW YORK – September 15, 2026) – The Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), the 2026 New York City Charter Revision Commission convened by Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, today launched “Vote on Faster Government,” a public education campaign to inform New Yorkers about the five ballot proposals appearing on the November ballot. The campaign includes a public education video and online information hub (nyc.gov/fast), with citywide PSAs launching next month. COGE will also hold briefings with stakeholders, engage…

(BALTIMORE – September 14, 2026) — Jamal Turner, Chair of the Baltimore City Police Accountability Board (PAB), and Aaron Maybin, former Chair of Baltimore City’s Civilian Review Board (CRB), issued the following joint statement regarding Councilman John Bullock becoming Chair of the Baltimore City Council’s Public Safety Committee and Councilman Mark Conway’s removal from that leadership position: For Baltimore’s police-accountability community, this change is worth celebrating. We congratulate Councilman John Bullock on becoming Chair of the Public Safety Committee and recognize his longstanding record of leadership, integrity, and service to Baltimore. His appointment gives Baltimore an opportunity to turn the…

(COLLEGE PARK, MD – September 14, 2026) – Long before artificial intelligence became a part of our daily conversations, The Jetsons gave us a glimpse into the 21st century. The animated television series premiered in 1962 and introduced Americans to a futuristic world filled with flying cars, video calls, moving sidewalks, push-button meals, and robots that handled household chores. Rosie the Robot was practically a member of the Jetson family. For many of us, The Jetsons planted the first seed of what the future might look like. Technology would make life easier. Machines would do the work while humans enjoyed the…

“If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his own pockets for you.” (BALTIMORE – September 13, 2026) – It is the 800-pound gorilla in the room. It is standing directly in front of us, staring us in the face, yet nobody seems willing to talk about it. Black people are being found hanging across America. We hear the reports sparingly—one from Mississippi, another from Georgia, another from Michigan, and then three in North Carolina. The…

(BALTIMORE – September 5, 2026) – Coming from Baltimore, I am well aware of civil rights history. Not far from my home is Druid Hill Avenue, once a central corridor of Baltimore’s Black community and a hub of civil rights organizing, Black politics, business, faith and journalism. It is part of the foundation upon which generations of Baltimoreans fought for equality, dignity, and political power. Atlanta has a similarly powerful tradition. In fact, Atlanta was one of the most significant command centers of the modern civil rights movement. It was home to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Southern Christian…

The Maryland Freedom Caucus objects, but Wes Moore is refusing to let Donald Trump’s redistricting campaign go unanswered. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (ANNAPOLIS, MD – September 3, 2026) – I like Jasmine Crockett. No. Let me keep it real. I love me some Jasmine Crockett. Sharp. Gorgeous. Articulate. Knowledgeable. Factual. Tenacious. Bold. Fearless. That is one bad Black woman. Jasmine Crockett is quite possibly the most dynamic politician in America. She…

(BALTIMORE – August 26, 2026) – The national media sees a bidding war. Politicians see another program to announce. Government agencies see a property transferred out of inventory. But the person living next door sees something entirely different: a vacant house that is still vacant. Three houses next to my West Baltimore home have been vacant since approximately 2002 or 2003—the same period when BMORENews.com was founded. In April 2017, the properties caught fire. The City of Baltimore auctioned them in front of the houses roughly six months ago, and they were purchased. Since then, two of the backyards have…

Maryland’s political history proves that when power changes hands, new relationships—and new opportunities—can emerge. (BALTIMORE – August 16, 2026) – It’s been a long time coming, but change is finally here. We knew back in 2002 that change was indeed possible. Don’t remember that year? That was the era of the Republican Revolution in Maryland. Yep! After 36 years, Maryland Republicans finally outstunted the Democrats—despite the Democrats’ 2-to-1 voter-registration advantage. State Senator Clarence Mitchell IV did the unthinkable. C4 challenged the Democratic establishment and publicly questioned what Black voters were receiving in exchange for their unwavering loyalty. He helped lead…

(RANDALLSTOWN – August 3, 2026) – What if the District 10 Unity Team’s endorsement of Ruben Amaya was never primarily about the Baltimore County Council? What if it was about protecting Delegate N. Scott Phillips? That is my theory. District 10’s legislative team represents a majority-Black district. Yet members of that team threw their political weight behind Amaya, a young Latino candidate, in the race to represent another majority-Black district on the Baltimore County Council. Let me be clear: The issue is not that a Latino candidate cannot represent Black constituents. Black and Latino communities should not be pitted against…