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Guest Editorial: The Poetics Of Political Thinking

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:11:42 UT

I didn’t realize until I received many emails after the first posting that a person being passionate about the arts and politics in equal measure was such a rarity. In fact, I thought it common knowledge that the two were connected indefinitely. I thought it appropriate that this be my post for the year because it will set the platform for the articles that will follow in weeks to come. I was invited to write here because I am an Independent, as I explained before. I am an Independent because of my understanding of America and its purpose. The arts and philosophy have helped to shape those ideas for me just as they did our founding fathers.

Tags: black political economy, Politics

TGR: BET: "Big Ass Chain"? Enough Is Enough!

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:52:39 UT

BET, in my best estimation, is a profit-driven entity like any other business. However, black America deserves so much more. BET depicts black people as savages with animalistic and materialistic ambitions. BET, from my perspective, condones drug dealing and orgies, popping bottles and partying, and avoids the true beauty of the black experience in America. Somewhere along the line, some industry executives have told our young and beautiful artists that in order to make money, they have to be murderous thugs, whores and prostitutes.

Tags: black community, black entertainment

TGR: “Thriller”: A Superstar Forever

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:59:11 UT

In 2006, I got to hear of his greatness first-hand during a visit to Ethiopia. There, they regard him in a very special manner. You see, he helped them during a famine. I learned that when you give hungry people food and water, they will never forget you.

Tags: black, entertainer, singer

TGR: OPERATION LOCKDOWN

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:40:17 UT

Smooth, methodical, all-encompassing and ever-learning – Eric Stewart is one of the gems produced by the Baltimore City Public School system in a city considered by some as terribly murderous.

For the past 5 ½ years, Stewart has been on WOLB 1010 AM talking about mortgages. That’s his first business. Apparently, it has served him well – in more ways than one.

Tags: black media, mortgages

TGR: June Biz Soiree at Radisson Lord Baltimore is a Success!

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:56:41 UT

Nearly a hundred business professionals attended last night's June Biz Soiree at the Radisson Lord Baltimore Hotel presented by BMORENEWS and the HARAMBEE Dinner Club. The event was co-sponsored by the Minority Consumer Resource Directory and Rondy Griffin of Coleman & Associates. Such BMORENEWS business and political networking events stem back to 2002. Our speakers included Delegate Herman Taylor, Special Secretary Luwanda Jenkins, and Delegate Barbara Robinson. Other speakers included Dawn Jackson of the Women Business Owners of Prince George's County and CEO of Nudawn Marketing, Baltimore County MBE Director Damon Hughes, Joan Worthington of the Multinational Development of Women in Technology, Baltimore City Chamber President Charlie Owens, Greater Baltimore Black Chamber President Charles Johnson, and Baltimore City's David Scott.

Tags: black political economy

TGR: What Is A Man?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:48:36 UT

To me, one of the most important characteristics of manhood is being able to acknowledge one’s mistakes, one’s shortcomings, one’s character flaws – being willing to improve upon them – and then actually taking the steps to do so.

Tags: black man

Legends and Leaders Recognized in Maryland's 44th Legislative district

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:09:16 UT

Sen. Verna Jones Honors BMORENEWS Publisher, a host of others at Eubie Blake Cultural Center - 6.18.09

Tags: Maryland General Assembly, service awards

TGR: Abuse of the Race Card: ‘Morris’ faux pas had nothing to do with race!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:24:22 UT

We, as African Americans, have to be very careful about pulling race out in this ever-changing globalized world where – lo and behold – we have a black president.

This case clearly had nothing to do with race. Surely, positions can be created for black folks … even in Baltimore … even in 2009.

Tags: black political economy

TGR: Flashbacks of '06 Coverage of Ethiopia and Tanzania

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:10:21 UT

These photos are from BMORENEWS.com's 2006 mission to Ethiopia and Tanzania with www.GlobalVessels.org. Global Vessels is building orphanages currently in Tanzania, and has completed work in Ghana as well.

Global Vessels is based in Howard County, Maryland.

Tags: Africa, african american

TGR: Dixon vs. Rawlings-Blake ’09: The Gloves Are Off!

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:31:16 UT

On one hand, the Baltimore City Council has challenged Mayor Sheila Dixon’s budget. They have suggested that the city’s first (black) woman mayor’s cuts could have been done differently – pointing to the closing of some recreation centers as an example of much needed services that are now in jeopardy.

On the other hand, the Mayor responded Friday with a memo that made small of the City Council’s issues and, further, seemed to castigate the Council in a minimal light as being ill-informed.

Tags: black political economy, sheila dixon, stephanie rawlings-blake

TGR: Must Black America Remember Black History in an Obama Era?

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:39:14 UT

Must black folks in the USA actually remember black history in a particularly poignant fashion today? Yes, in 2009, that is a valid question (a very valid question).

Tags: black families, black USA, President Barack Obama, USA

TGR: The Middle East Question: Give Obama a Chance

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:47:39 UT

I think at this point somebody ought to be talking about helping people make some money and take care of their families. That would mean a decrease for the weapons industry, but I’m sure they can transition to selling building supplies. In other words, there is plenty of underdevelopment in the Middle East – according to US standards. For example, to begin building could very well create jobs. However, any ideas about such efforts ought come from the people of the Middle East.

Tags: Egypt, Israel, Palestine, President Barack Obama, Saudi Arabia

TGR: Susan Taylor: Keeping It Real

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:47:01 UT

One would think that having served witness to the pain Hurricane Katrina wreaked in New Orleans and the rest of the Gulf Coast, black people - including us in the DC-Baltimore region - would have figured out by now that we have all of the keys to all of our issues, and that nobody can do for us what we can and should do for ourselves.

Tags: black people

TGR: BMORENEWS Exclusive: Omarosa and J. Wyndal?

Tue, 26 May 2009 06:23:20 UT

J. Wyndal Gordon, the outstanding attorney from Prince George's County who practices law in Maryland, was captured with Omarosa at an event last week in the District. Omarosa is the celeb who attained stardom on "The Apprentice."

Are these two a couple? Inquiring minds want to know!

Tags: entertainment, law

The Glover Report: Dreams Do Come True!

Fri, 22 May 2009 07:16:41 UT

Last night’s U.S. Dream Academy 2009 Gala was something spectacular for all and certainly one for the record book. Academy Award-winning Lou Gossett, Essence Magazine Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, MTV Award-winning comedian and actor Chris Tucker, Grammy Award-winning vocalist-producer BeBe Winans, and DC’s own Academy Award-nominated actress (Curious Case of Benjamin Button) Taraji P. Henson were all in the house to show love for Wintley Phipps’ dream of helping children – particularly those of incarcerated parents.

Tags: at-risk youth, education