(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…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – November 10, 2024) – A thought-provoking question came my way on Wednesday. Like millions of Americans, I wrestled with disappointment about our country’s direction. Concerned about the future my three grandchildren will inherit, I’m left praying for the path ahead. A dear friend and mentor asked me, “Are you a patriot?” Though rarely at a loss for words, I paused. I’ve never doubted my love for this country or my willingness to defend it, but I’d never been asked outright. By definition, a patriot is someone who “vigorously supports their country and is prepared to…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – November 3, 2024) – Many thanks to Michael Johnson, David Murphy, and the “Black Men Unifying Black Men” collective for recognizing our efforts in the community. There is nothing like when your own community recognizes you. These men know full well the struggle to help empower our community. They know what we brothers go through out here but also understand that we are victors, not victims. And for their understanding, we are grateful. Kudos, also, to our ancestors – like the incomparable Sam Daniels. I didn’t know him personally. However, given that Saturday’s ceremony…

(BALTIMORE – November 2, 2024) – If I stay silent, I’ll never forgive myself. The upcoming election has stirred up a storm of anxiety across the country, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts. We’ve seen a flood of divisive rhetoric clouding people’s judgment about right and wrong. As scripture reminds us, this is a spiritual battle between light and darkness. Some Americans stand by him no matter what Donald Trump says or does. They overlook the unprecedented events of January 6th, his crude bragging about women, and his bizarre remarks on public figures. They dismiss his pride in overturning…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – October 27, 2024) – The energy in West Baltimore is nothing short of inspiring. Along West North Avenue, from North & Mt. Royal to North & Hilton, community groups are rallying around nearly $30 million in new investments poised to reshape the area. This level of collaboration and investment is unprecedented for West North Avenue. Unlike the Baltimore Empowerment Zone, which only included parts of the avenue, this initiative focuses entirely on revitalizing this vital corridor. It will bring much-needed funds that, if well-managed, can significantly uplift the area. A standout feature of this…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – October 13, 2024)—It was overwhelming. To see so many examples of Black excellence is truly a treat for this “unapologetically Black” news publisher/marketing CEO/3x author. Despite the negativity bombarding our community regularly, I witnessed three powerful examples of Black unity. As far as I know, there were no TV cameras or reporters. ‘Everyday people’ were out there making a difference because they cared. It started with our Black Wall Street event at the Black Swan, a Black-owned business at 1302 Fleet Street. The room was packed as phenomenal Black entrepreneurs and business professionals were…

(BALTIMORE – October 5, 2024) – For over three decades, I’ve been reporting on events and developments within the Black community, starting right here in Sandtown – a historic 72-block neighborhood in the heart of West Baltimore. My journey in journalism began with my earliest memories at my family’s funeral home on Patterson Park and Lanvale around 1968. Since then, my work has taken me from East Baltimore and East New York to the Middle East and East Africa. I’ve covered the White House numerous times, hosted the longest-running customized show in Radio One history, and appeared nationally on TV…