Politics

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 20, 2026) – BMORENews.com has quite possibly the most comprehensive digital video library covering Maryland politics from a melanated perspective over the past 16 years. And this includes the federal, state, and local levels. And it’s all on YouTube. At youtube.com/doniglover, you’ll find 96 White House videos spanning from multiple visits to the Obama White House – capturing everything from the historic Easter Egg Roll of 2011 (featuring President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha) to policy briefings on HIV/AIDS strategy, HBCU entrepreneurship summits, and Citizens Medal of Honor ceremonies honoring…

Baltimore Native Otis Rolley Returns to Lead City’s Economic Development as BDC President & CEO

(BALTIMORE, MD – June 13, 2025) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) Board of Directors proudly announce the appointment of Otis Rolley as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of BDC, effective June 23, 2025. A veteran of Baltimore government with national acclaim, Rolley becomes the first African American man to lead the city’s economic development agency, succeeding Colin Tarbert. A longtime Baltimore resident, Rolley brings deep local roots and extensive national experience. He previously served as the city’s first Deputy Housing Commissioner, Director of Planning, and Chief of Staff to the Mayor. Beyond…

Please attend one of the final two Baltimore County Redistricting Commission Public Hearings on 5.12 or 5.19

(RANDALLSTOWN – May 10, 2025) – DEAR COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER: Three years ago, I started and chaired VOTE4MORE, a grassroots effort to expand the number of Council districts in Baltimore County. Let’s make history together over the next two weeks as we recommend the new map to grow from 7 to 9 County Council seats, and diversify Baltimore County’s governing body to include more minorities and women.   Please encourage others you know to attend one or both of the final two Baltimore County Redistricting Commission public hearings. Since both hearings will be held “in person” only, not virtually, you must…

“Help Us Knock It Out The Park” Fundraiser: Delegate Sean A. Stinnett, April 17th (6-8p), La Familia Soundstage

Donate by mailing your check to: COMMITTEE TO ELECT SEAN A. STINNETT P.O. Box 67020 Baltimore, MD 21215-9998 or donate online at: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/knockitoutthepark Delegate Sean A. Stinnett has been a dedicated member of the Maryland House of Delegates since March 3, 2025. He serves on the Judiciary Committee, including its Criminal Law and Procedure Subcommittee and Family and Juvenile Law Subcommittee. He is also an active member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Maryland Veterans Caucus. For more information, visit: https://www.seanstinnett.com/

From the Desk of Delegate Sean A. Stinnett: KAYLA R. JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Visit https://www.seanstinnett.com/ Delegate Sean A. Stinnett has been a dedicated member of the Maryland House of Delegates since March 3, 2025. He serves on the Judiciary Committee, including its Criminal Law and Procedure Subcommittee and Family and Juvenile Law Subcommittee. He is also an active member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Maryland Veterans Caucus.

Delegate Sean A. Stinnett: SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Need money for college? Visit https://www.seanstinnett.com/ Delegate Sean A. Stinnett has been a dedicated member of the Maryland House of Delegates since March 3, 2025. He serves on the Judiciary Committee, including its Criminal Law and Procedure Subcommittee and Family and Juvenile Law Subcommittee. He is also an active member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Maryland Veterans Caucus.

Sandtown-Winchester Community Collective presents FREDDIE GRAY: The Aftermath

(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…

Ranking Members Mfume and Connolly Demand Answers from Postal Board of Governors on Sudden Departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Shady DOGE Agreement

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2025) – Today, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Amber F. McReynolds, Chair of the United States Postal Service’s Board of Governors (the Governors), escalating Congress’s concerns that DOGE is attempting to actively undermine the stability and integrity of the Postal Service.  In their letter, the Ranking Members call for an immediate briefing from the Chair and Vice Chair of the Governors after the sudden departure of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy directly…

Congressman Kweisi Mfume Introduces Legislation to Commemorate African American World War II Hero Doris Miller

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2025) – Today, on National Medal of Honor Day, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the introduction of a pair of bills to commemorate the life and legacy of African American Mess Attendant Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mess Attendant Miller manned an anti-aircraft gun and downed enemy planes, despite the fact that the racially segregated steward’s branch of the Navy was not trained to use anti-aircraft guns. Congressman Mfume’s bills seek to award the Medal of Honor and a Congressional Gold Medal to Mess Attendant Miller. “Today is ‘Dorie Miller Day’…