One of the only Black tugboat captains in America (BALTIMORE – March 31, 2025) –  Maryland, a state with a long and storied maritime history, prides itself on its thriving port system, expansive waterways, and commitment to economic development. Yet, one glaring question remains unanswered: Why has Captain Darwin Peguese, a highly credentialed U.S. Navy veteran and seasoned entrepreneur, struggled to secure significant maritime contracts in Maryland? Captain Peguese, the president and owner of Island Breeze Marine, Inc. (IBMI), boasts more than 25 years of experience in the maritime industry, including 11 years specializing in maintenance dredging and wetland development.…

(BALTIMORE – March 29, 2025) – For 23 years, I have leveraged my journalism expertise and interpersonal skills to provide strategic guidance and valuable insights to individuals, organizations, nonprofits, corporations, and municipalities seeking to effectively engage the two-million-strong Black community in the Maryland/DC corridor. My firm, DMGlobal Marketing & Public Relations, LLC, is the creator of BMORENews.com and BlackUSA.News—two multimedia news platforms dedicated to highlighting Black-owned businesses and politics. Baltimore, Prince George’s County, and Washington, D.C. are home to some of the most engaged voters and discerning consumers in America. They value truth, ownership, and forward mobility—always striving for higher…

“It was great celebration for a man who has always given so much to so many.” – Meshelle Howard (BALTIMORE – March 24, 2025) – The political maneuvers and obstacles Ricky Smith had to navigate while running BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport would leave many in awe. For those who don’t know, Ricky is Black—and unapologetically so. A proud son of Baltimore, he hails from Whitelock and Brookfield in Reservoir Hill, a community that demands resilience, grit, and excellence from those who emerge from it. Ricky embodies that spirit, representing his family, community, city, and state on the world stage. Tonight, the…

(BALTIMORE – March 24, 2025) – Baltimore and the world are approaching the 10th anniversary of the Freddie Gray Unrest, a moment that catapulted Penn-North into the international media spotlight. On April 12, 2015, Gray was arrested at Gilmor Homes in my beloved Sandtown community for allegedly carrying an illegal switchblade. The world watched the footage repeatedly—three Baltimore police officers taking Gray down, one driving a knee into his back. He was clearly injured and unable to walk, yet we saw him being dragged to a police van instead of receiving medical attention. Notably, those officers were white. A decade…

(BALTIMORE – March 23, 2025) – In an era where government agencies and federal policies, including historic Civil Rights legislation and DEI, are being gutted, I implore every Black person in America to stand on their Blackness. Our ancestors fought too hard, sacrificed too much, and died too often and too young for us to ever forget or forsake their contributions that afford us to live the lives we live. We remember that bullet that took out Malcolm and the one that took out Martin. We remember Emmett Till, and we remember George Floyd. We remember Tulsa’s Black Wall Street and…

Sandtown Tour, Second Chances, Black Wall Street Awards, Best of Black Baltimore, “The Doni Glover Show” (BALTIMORE – March 19, 2025) – What a phenomenal week it has been! It was a time of encouragement, empowerment, and celebration, highlighting some of the true jewels in our community. From recognizing the success of formerly incarcerated individuals to showcasing youth entrepreneurship and honoring community leaders, the past week has been a testament to the resilience and brilliance of Baltimore. On Monday night, for instance, Ericka Alston Buck reported on the Met.Gala Unveil: Baltimore Met Gala Unveils 2025 Theme in Spectacular Celebration Spotlight…

(BALTIMORE – March 20, 2025) – Today marked a powerful resurgence of energy and attention on Sandtown, signaling a long-overdue commitment to revitalization and community engagement. This renewed focus, spearheaded by key leaders at the state and city levels, is breathing new life into a neighborhood that has too often been overlooked. At the state level, Senator Antonio Hayes has been a masterful force in assisting Tracey Malone and directing over $28 million toward the redevelopment of West North Avenue, a vital corridor that runs through Sandtown. This investment is more than just numbers on a page—it represents a tangible…

(WASHINGTON – March 19, 2025)—Welcome to your America. This country allegedly overwhelmingly voted for Donald Trump as president. While many support his recent political efforts, others are deeply concerned about the country’s direction. Around the world, nations are observing as the U.S. seemingly dismantles government agencies and displays a growing disregard for what was once considered the greatest democracy in the world. We were promised a shift in leadership, and it appears we’ve gotten it. I’ve never seen a U.S. president as close with a Russian leader as Trump is with Vladimir Putin. Trump’s business ties with Putin’s Russia are…

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(WASHINGTON, DC – March 9, 2025) – Is this truly what America stands for? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat in the Oval Office and was publicly berated by both U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. In front of the media, they essentially told him that he had no right to an opinion—especially one that didn’t align with their administration. It was as if they expected Zelenskyy to grovel before Trump. When my family moved back to the Westside of Baltimore, I was about eight years old. Before that, I was an Eastsider. One of my earliest…