(BALTIMORE – January 29, 2025) – Dear Black Woman, We know that too many of us have failed you. Too many times, we have left you to raise our children alone. There may be countless reasons, but none of them truly matter. The reality is we could have done better. We should have done better. America has been anything but kind to those of us carrying the rich melanin of our ancestors. It has turned us against each other, driven many of us to seek escape in addiction, and led too many to poison our own communities for profit. Too often,…

It’s not just about representation; it’s about ensuring that the promise of opportunity is real, equitable, and accessible to all.

(BALTIMORE – January 5, 2025) – Well, the word on the street is that we did it! We effectively kicked off 2025 with a powerhouse business networking and recognition event that celebrated some of our best and brightest in the DMV. (No, not just Baltimore!) Just having Carl Brown present was a treat. Carl runs the Washington, D.C. Small Business Development Center (DCSBDC) at Howard University, aka “the mecca”. On any given day, Carl helps a litany of business owners and entrepreneurs gain the footing they need in order to succeed. Whether it’s legal workshops or logos and trademarks, Carl’s…

(BALTIMORE – December 28, 2024) – I remember working a 9 to 5. I had over 50 jobs in my life. Although I grew up in an entrepreneurial family, I knew that before I could sweep my own floor, I first had to learn to sweep somebody else’s. The Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration at Woodlawn (two of my siblings worked there), the National Institute of Drug Abuse, the National Institute of Health, waiting tables, washing tables, shining shoes, and selling newspapers are all a part of my employment history. In most of those positions, it was living check…

(BALTIMORE – December 25, 2024) – I know it shouldn’t matter, but the fact is, Santa Claus was a Black man. Saint Nicholas was likely born to affluent Black Anatolians in the ancient Roman Empire, and is therefore not historically regarded as white. Saint Nicholas was born in Patara, a port town on the coast of what is now modern-day Turkey, sometime after 260 CE. As for his ethnicity, the region had been colonized by the Greeks centuries prior, giving Nicholas a Mediterranean complexion and a cultural background that included speaking Greek. Saint Nicholas was a Greek Christian bishop of Myra,…

(BALTIMORE – December 21, 2024) – To the owners of Fox 45 in Baltimore, I implore you to leave Marilyn Mosby’s name out of your mouths. She is our hero. She charged some cops who work for a historically racist and violently abusive police force that has wreaked havoc on Black people for generations. No, she probably shouldn’t have challenged Isabel Cummings to investigate her. At the same time, as noted by Dr. Tyrone Powers, the most she should have received is a fine. Nobody cares where she works. She lost her job and has moved on with her life.…

(BALTIMORE – December 10, 2024) – When we look across the landscape of Black Maryland, it’s clear we have abundant resources and achievements to celebrate. Yet, alongside these successes, we face persistent challenges. Issues like health disparities, financial instability, and systemic inequities are often front and center in our discussions. However, one critical issue is rarely addressed. In my view, a continual challenge lies in the divisions within our community, particularly along class lines. Despite our collective accomplishments, this divide seems to be growing wider. It’s as though the people steering the ship aren’t communicating with those below deck. Our community…

(BALTIMORE – December 6, 2024) – In a world where the Black community often faces negative portrayals in mainstream media, I am profoundly proud of us. Our unyielding tenacity, in the face of countless challenges, is unparalleled. Though I reject a victim mentality, I acknowledge the realities of waking up Black in a society where unhealed trauma and systemic issues persist. Despite it all, I wouldn’t trade races for anything. Last night’s Black Wall Street Soiree at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center (a Black-owned venue) was a shining testament to our resilience and unity. The room embodied the full spectrum…

By Doni Glover (BALTIMORE – November 27, 2024) – Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU), continues to break records in enrollment, student retention, and academic innovation. Among its many achievements, one metric stands out as a cornerstone of its success: the university’s graduation rate. Morgan’s graduation rate has surpassed 40% for six consecutive years, placing it firmly in the upper echelon of HBCUs, where the average graduation rate hovers between 35-40%. While this milestone is commendable, Morgan aims even higher, aiming to reach a 50% graduation rate by 2025. This aspiration is not just about…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – November 20, 2024) – I was recently asked if I gamble. I said no. Then again, I do engage in politics. I was admittedly biased in terms of the recent election. I was ten toes down in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. Although there were indeed issues during the campaign – as noted by political pundits on our daily broadcast (The Emmy-nominated “Doni Glover Show” streaming on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook weekdays at 9 am EST) and via a lot of text messages from less public sources, I believed and still believe that…