By Richard Elliott BMORENews.com Contributing Writer (UPPER MARLBORO, MD – October 25, 2023) – Days after Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At-Large) dropped out of the U.S. Senate race, he announced he is supporting Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) for the seat. Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D), Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller (D), Howard County Executive Calvin Ball (D), and Jawando all endorsed Alsobrooks on Oct. 23. Alsobrooks was a strong and early supporter of the Moore/Miller ticket during their gubernatorial campaign. While no polls have yet been conducted, these new endorsements and the narrowing of the race will…

(BALTIMORE – October 22, 2023) – Yolanda Pulley (Democrat) announced on Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 5 pm (EST) her candidacy for Baltimore City Mayor in the community of Penn North (known as ground zero to the Freddie Gray unrest). Calling herself “The Peopletician”, she pledged to serve the people (and not the special interests) with integrity, honesty, and transparency. Candidate Pulley stated during her announcement speech that, “Politics should be about serving the people and not exploiting them.” She added, “I refuse to be a part of a system that thrives on deceit and self-interest. I will not play…

(BALTIMORE – October 18, 2023) – Longtime Maryland State Delegate Samuel “Sandy” Rosenberg endorsed Sheila Dixon for Mayor today, flipping from his support for Mayor Brandon Scott in the 2020 election. Rosenberg represents the 41st District, spanning from West Baltimore through Park Heights, Mt. Washington, and Roland Park. Rosenberg praised Dixon’s leadership and experience in public service, stating, “Sheila Dixon has a record of accomplishment, of responsiveness, and it is my pleasure and honor to endorse her and work to help her become the next Mayor of the city.” Dixon said, “Sandy and I have worked on many issues in…

Today’s the 50th anniversary of the election of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, the late Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. The Atlanta Voice frequently featured the three-time mayor on its front page and in its pages over the years and we are doing so again in a special section this week.

“Our Silence Will No Longer be Consent” By Yolanda Pulley (BALTIMORE – October 9, 2023) – Tench Tilghman Elementary School has recently come under fire for its failure to take appropriate action against an incident of assault involving a 3rd-grade student. The victim, whose identity is being protected for their safety, sustained injuries and has been left to pick up the pieces while their rights continue to be trampled on. This alarming lack of action and protection for the victim showcases a disturbing pattern of prioritizing the rights of bullies over those of the innocent. The incident, which took place…

By Richard D. Elliott (UPPER MARLBORO – October 9, 2023) – Much is happening on the political front in Gorgeous Prince George’s County, MD – once hailed as the wealthiest Black jurisdiction in the country. Charles County is now declared as the wealthiest Black enclave in America. Nonetheless, with County Executive Angela Alsobrooks running for Senate and a couple of political giants in the county eyeing her seat, Prince George’s County politics is hot, hot, hot! Maryland Dem Party Chair Yvette Lewis Steps Down Yvette Lewis, who has served as Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party since December 2019, announced…

(BALTIMORE – October 5, 2023) — In a concerted effort to address the pressing issues surrounding public safety, mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon hosted the first in a series of comprehensive town hall meetings on Wednesday, October 4th, bringing together concerned citizens, local leaders, and law enforcement officials. The event, held at New Metropolitan Baptist Church provided an open platform for discussion, analysis, and proactive problem-solving in the pursuit of a safer Baltimore. The Public Safety Town Hall offered a unique opportunity for community members to engage directly with the mayoral candidate and share their concerns regarding crime, neighborhood safety, and…

(BALTIMORE – October 3, 2023) — The Goucher College Poll, in partnership with The Baltimore Banner, was conducted from September 19 to 23, 2023. It surveyed 711 Baltimore City registered voters (MOE=+/-3.7%). Voters were asked their opinions about key city officials, entities, and issues facing Baltimore City; their opinions about the direction of and optimism toward Baltimore City; and their local media consumption. Additionally, the 537 registered Democrats (MOE=+/-4.2%) in the sample were asked questions about the upcoming Democratic primary races for Baltimore City mayor and City Council president. The poll was funded and co-sponsored by the Sarah T. Hughes…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 3, 2023) – Today, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding the removal of Congressman Kevin McCarthy (CA-20) as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. “Today is a lesson to all of us as Americans of the very real threat that extreme MAGA Republicans pose to our democracy. Rep. Kevin McCarthy bowed down to extremists in his tenure as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “The Republican Party has further divided our nation and our democracy. As Speaker, McCarthy unquestionably failed to establish common ground in the House…