(BALTIMORE – February 10, 2026) – My best friend, Anthony “Marty” Williams, passed away 13 years ago. His birthday would have been Saturday, February 7th — he would have turned 61. Marty devoted his life to uplifting young men in Baltimore, raising money so they could afford a college education. That spirit lives on through his son, Aris Williams, who just launched a new app called “Be-More” in his father’s honor. Here is what Aris had to say: Today, my father would have been 61! He devoted much of his life to raising money to help young men in Baltimore…

(BALTIMORE – February 10, 2026) – Twenty-five years of building a business, building a brand — in Downtown Baltimore. Meticulously coordinated by a most gifted melanated man of a million colors, Benedetto Haberdashery proudly presents men in the region with a dazzling array of menswear. Those seeking a step above go to 119 W. Mulberry Street. The reputation precedes it. You like skins? He’s got skins. You like furs? He’s got them, too. And belts, hats, handkerchiefs, scarves, slacks, blazers, overcoats, and a dazzling display of various in-season suits to fit a customer’s demand. Make no mistake: Kevin Scott is…

(BALTIMORE – February 1, 2026) – A young, wise soldier said to me yesterday: “I have never seen politics fix the ‘hood.” It stopped me dead in my tracks. I had to pause. Now, I understand his frustration more than many. I knew his efforts to transform East Baltimore well. I saw his work for years. He worked with youth. Mothers adored him. Yet, after all of his efforts, he said he had to relocate. The systems failed him. I get that. But walking away means those same systems keep failing the next person. So, after some thought – I gotta…

(RANDALLSTOWN – REVISED – January 26, 2026) – Damon Hughes built something powerful at Baltimore County government. As director of the Minority Business Enterprise office under Jim Smith, he created a world-class MBE/WBE program that achieved the highest level of county spending for minority and women-owned businesses ever. He was aggressive with his goal-setting. He rejected waiver requests. County leaders thought he went too far. But we in the MBE/WBE business community praised him because he was getting results. He made sure Black businesses ate – unapologetically. Then, Kevin Kamenetz eliminated the Office of Fair Practices. Damon continued his MBE…

A gathering at The Mill on North Avenue brought together childhood friends from Easterwood Park to celebrate life and remember those lost to the streets (BALTIMORE – January 17, 2026) – A shout-out in heaven to Darryl Motley and Lil Reggie. A.D., Chucky, Timmy, Black George. You are missed and not forgotten. Marty … Stewart … There are countless other names as we’ve become more seasoned. It comes with age. “When I was a child, I spake as a child. When I became a man, I put away childish things.” That’s what the word says. It also says a friend…

(BALTIMORE – January 17, 2026) – Upon hearing the news, it took at least a day to find some calm. My spirit was vexed indeed. I was thumbing through my contacts, wondering who would hear my pleas for help. “Don’t allow this school to close,” I texted fervently. My soul was enraged. All I could think to do was pray. And text. And pray. And text again. The Governor said he was trying to respect the boundaries, for surely this is a test of the will of the people. Yes, we once had Bluford Drew-Jemison School where our boys could…

Alright. It’s 2026 and Baltimore County’s Black community is six months away from making history or making excuses. A note first: BMORENews.com has covered Baltimore politics independently for 23 years. We speak to our community without asking permission. We will continue to do so. (RANDALLSTOWN – January 8, 2026) – Now, the rules for Black folks: It is 2026. Cooning, buck-dancing, whispering “white people” like you’re on somebody’s plantation, head-bowing – as esteemed Attorney William “Billy” Murphy says – all of that is outlawed. Stay tuned to BMORENews.com. We will provide instructions as Liberty Road takes a historic swing at…

“It is time for the story of the hunt to be told from the perspective of the hunted.” – Wendell Phillips, introduction to Frederick Douglass’ Narrative Outsider’s Attempt to Dictate Northwest Baltimore Politics Shows Stunning Disrespect (RANDALLSTOWN – January 6, 2025) – There has been an attempt made on the character and integrity of the Northwest Baltimore County community by outsiders seeking to steal favor. There are those who would dare attempt to insert their own narrative into a community they know nothing about – other than a few sterile conversations about what Blackness supposedly looks like on Liberty Road. They’ve…

(BALTIMORE – January 5, 2026) – To God be the glory for the great things He has done. To God be the glory for the great things He has done, including allowing us to have Saturday’s Black Wall Street NEW YEAR Summit at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center. We thank God because nothing is possible without Him. The weather was perfect. The spirit was right because we began – as always – with an ecumenical prayer. My daddy said to always thank the Lord. And from there, we set off for a 4-hour journey into the lives and souls of…

(BALTIMORE – December 24, 2025) – When I first saw the news, I said to myself, Are you kidding me? Surely, you’re joking. No disrespect, but I’ve seen a snow job before. And for me, this was a classic – even to the point of extending her contract. In case you didn’t hear, Dr. Sonja Santelises has been voted the top public school superintendent in the state of Maryland and is a finalist for the national honor. Let me be clear: This is a smack in the face of every parent of every child in a Baltimore City school. The data…