(BALTIMORE – April 16, 2025) – Back in February 2024, we hosted a Black Wall Street event at HOODFELLAS—now rebranded and relocated as Soul Street. That evening, we honored Ertha Harris, Carde Cornish, and Sheree Rogers with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award. Ertha is deeply engaged in a wide range of community-building efforts, all aimed at uplifting our people. Carde, a young legend from Druid Heights, is not only a master behind the camera but also an outstanding father and a shining example of Black excellence. And Sheree? I’ve seen her with my own eyes, handing out food…

(BALTIMORE – April 10, 2025) – A cool breeze swept across the entrance of the Marriott Waterfront Hotel as a line of sleek vehicles waited for valet service. Inside, the lobby buzzed with energy as a diverse crowd made their way to the second floor for The Afro-American Newspaper’s “Who’s Who in Black Baltimore”—an event celebrating Black excellence across generations, industries, and neighborhoods. BMORENews.com was honored to receive media credentials for this exclusive event, featuring a powerful mix of community legends and emerging leaders. Special thanks to The AFRO, Real Time Media, and G. Grant Griffin Media Group, Executive Producer…

(BALTIMORE – April 2, 2025) – There is a place on Historic Pennsylvania Avenue that is so very special. It is called Upton Boxing Center. Coach Calvin and Coach Kenny have led a tremendous effort for several years now. People like Cleve Brister gave them such an opportunity. Coach Calvin said they came in, painted the spot, and began what would become the home of a world champion boxer: Gervonta “Tank” Davis. It is particularly special that these men have never disconnected themselves after stardom. We can see them all on television, yet they are right around the corner from…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 1, 2025) – Just when it seemed America was spiraling downward, a Democrat stepped up to fight. That man is Senator Cory Booker. With grit and purpose, he delivered a record-breaking 25-hour, 5-minute speech in the Senate, standing in defiance of President Donald Trump’s policies and rallying Democratic resistance. Booker’s speech, which lasted from Monday evening into Tuesday night, shattered the record set by segregationist Strom Thurmond’s 1957 filibuster against the Civil Rights Act. He passionately denounced Trump’s administration, particularly the Social Security cuts overseen by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, and warned of a “looming…

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…