By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – June 13, 2024) – The recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit against the Fearless Fund marks a disheartening moment in the ongoing struggle for racial equity in the business world. The court ruled that the Fearless Fund’s grant program, designed to support small businesses owned by Black women, is likely illegal because it relies on race to determine eligibility. This ruling is a setback for the Fearless Fund and a potential threat to countless initiatives to support communities of color. Historically, Black-owned businesses have faced relentless attacks…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – June 1, 2024) – When Nicole Kirby calls, I answer. Why? Because she is such a huge supporter of our efforts at BMORENews and our parent company, DMGlobal Marketing & Public Relations, LLC. Rarely does one find such a talented and gifted person willing to share resources and even pay you – when it is called for. She does not want someone to work for free, insists people get paid, and consistently has some pretty extraordinary clients. She loves business as much as I do, and it is always a pleasure to work with…

By Donald Glover (BALTIMORE – June 1, 2024) – Regular readers of this column will immediately notice the byline. This one uniquely notes my government name. That’s because the people of this story knew me long before I received an Emmy nomination and many other awards. Believe me, they are not impressed by that. I think they will admit that after a half-century of knowing each other, we share a common bond, love, and gratitude that so many today can only dream of. So, fasten your seatbelt and hold down your hat as we ride through memory lane. Let me…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – May 21, 2024) – Dear Black Politician: Real talk. I am not interested in helping you build a royal legacy for you and your family. I support and vote for you because I believe you understand our issues better than anyone else. I know you are well-versed in Black history within the political realm, especially here in Maryland. You are undoubtedly aware of the impact of landmark decisions and amendments such as the Dred Scott Decision, Brown vs. the Board of Education, Plessy vs. Ferguson, the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and current legislation aimed…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – May 20, 2024) – Early this morning, I received an urgent call from Ven McCormick to be present at The Lord’s Church at 5010 Park Heights Avenue, at the request of Dr. Andrey Bundley. Dr. Bundley and I go way back to his days as Vice Principal at Harlem Park Middle School, a time when I covered his impactful work for the Sandtown-Winchester ViewPoint Newspaper as part of my education beat. His dedication to teaching and the community is evident, rooted deeply in the intersection of Brookfield and Whitelock, now honored as Stokey Cannady Way.…

(BALTIMORE – May 19, 2024) – Now that last Tuesday’s primary election is in the rearview mirror, it is time to get back to the business of making Baltimore better. Let me first say that I salute the candidates who have done the boldest thing any American can do outside of the military – and that’s putting one’s entire self out there for the world to judge. The most dangerous situation for a soldier is war. For the candidate, the most dangerous position is to be on “Front Street under public scrutiny.” I think that takes a lot of heart.…

(BALTIMORE – May 9, 2024) – Join us on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm at Coppin State University’s School of Business, located at 2500 W. North Avenue, as we honor Doni Glover’s remarkable 30-year journey in journalism. From his early days at the Sandtown-Winchester Viewpoint Newspaper to his contributions to the Coppin State College Courier, the Afro, the Baltimore Times, the Final Call, and ultimately his own outlet – BMORENews.com, this event commemorates his dedication to news reporting, which began at Coppin. It’s fitting that we celebrate this milestone where it all started. We invite everyone to…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – May 3, 2024) – Yesterday, during my visit to Boys’ Latin in North Baltimore to see my Godson, I had an interesting conversation with a respected acquaintance. She expressed concern about the perceived danger of Baltimore, a sentiment likely influenced by her exposure to certain media outlets, particularly Fox News, known for sensationalizing issues. Reflecting on the portrayal of Baltimore by media like Fox News, I couldn’t help but wonder how many of their reporters actually reside in the city. It’s disheartening to witness Baltimore depicted in such a negative light, especially for those…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – May 1, 2024) – Two weeks ago, I wrote that Thiru Vignarajah was a most influential piece on Baltimore’s political chessboard. A couple of hours ago, Team Dixon made good on that editorial as it was announced that Vignarajah put his support behind former Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon for Mayor. This comes a day after Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen endorsed Dixon. Dixon is on a roll! Early voting starts tomorrow. This is a most fascinating way to kick off the election. Is it too late? I don’t know. At this point, every little…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – April 28, 2024) – In my childhood neighborhood in West Baltimore, we had outstanding basketball and football players. However, there was also a particular segment of the brothers who played baseball. Kevin Clark, Mark Clar, Billy Johnson, Keith aka “Pickle”. Before them, there were the likes of Michael Cryor. Yes, Mike Cryor was a baseball standout. So was “Doc” Cheatham. Don’t forget Mayor Kurt Schmoke. And don’t forget Elijah Cummings, the late Congressman from the 7th. While basketball and football both require a unique skill set, baseball is slower. However, it is also a…