The Glover Report
TGR: Obama White House: HIV/AIDS and Black Men: A National Emergency!:
As a scientist who has spent the last 10 years addressing this topic while at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, I believe that this type of dialogue is essential to improving our country’s response to HIV/AIDS. This conversation needs to continue, but more importantly, it needs to be followed by collective action to end the national tragedy such that future generations of Black men do not face HIV infection as a rite of passage. (For more information about HIV, go to www.AIDS.gov ) Read in Full >>
TGR: Alan Tibbels Passes: Sandtown Loses a Legend:
TGR: I Am Beautiful:
A Doni Glover Original ...
With blood from my ancestors flowing warmly in my veins
I withstand the winds of hatred, and overcome the pains
Moving on and growing stronger in light of all these things
My dreams still relieve me, my heart forever sings
I am the pharaoh and the prophet, the greatest king of all
My queen, she stands beside me. Always we stand tall.
The Gold Coast is my homeland. Blessed is my place
For there isn’t a single land that has never seen my face
TGR: The People Rally Today at Baltimore City Hall:
Some black leaders have called a gathering today (5.17.10) at Baltimore’s City Hall. The word is, Rev. Al Sharpton is coming … along with major media attention. It appears as though it has come time … even in a statewide election year 2010 … for the “chickens to come home to roost.”
Blacks in Baltimore are making a claim.
Part of the most loyal voting bloc of the National Democratic Party – in a 9-to-1 Democratic town and a 2-to-1 Democratic State has decided to rise up and, after all these years, and finally demand what is ours.
TGR: Guest Editorial: The ABMW: Helping Black Journalists get there from here:
I have been a member of the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ) off and on for over twenty years while working as a journalist, and as a public relations and marketing professional. However when it came time for me to integrate my profession into the Baltimore/Howard County community whether it was pro bono or for profit I learned from the Association of Black Media Workers (ABMW). I was inspired by George Collins, Ernie Boston, Terry Owens, Edie House, Maria Broome, Phyllis Reese, Sandy Mallory, Curt Anderson, and others.
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TGR: Corruption at Baltimore City Hall … Again:
Jack’s drawers and Sheila’s shoes; what’s the world a’coming to?
The City of Baltimore just got over one corruption bump in the road with our former mayor, Sheila Dixon. Most recall the general details, so I won’t belabor the point. Well, Jimmy Choo shoes and a shoe on the podium do come to mind.
Now, Baltimore City Council President Bernard “Jack” Young, the same guy who asked reporters if they wanted to see his drawers (during a tour of his city house - an attempt to argue that he does, in fact, live in the city), is in the hot seat.
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The Glover Report: BMORENEWS.com Garners Over 1 Million Monthly Hits:
(BALTIMORE – April 28, 2010) – This is an historic day for www.BMORENEWS.com; for after many long hours of arduous work, we have finally recorded our first month in nearly 8 years where our website has garnered 1 million monthly hits.
To be exact, as of last night, 30,729 unique visitors hit our site 1,032,945 times.
This just goes to show what hard work, patience, and persistence can accomplish.
Str-8 Magazine: Living My Life Like It's Golden? ............Or not?:
Living Your Life in Your Hands
I was sitting today thinking about everything that needs to be done for the next issue of STR~8 Magazine, and I realized I have become one of those people. You know… those who live by their Blackberry, iPhone, HTC, Flip or Sidekick. I have allowed my life to be run by the up-to-date pocket organizer. The flash of a red light, the melodic sounds of an alert…. that is how I'm living. Dropping everything for whatever text message, email, Facebook alert, tweet or blackberry message that comes across. What have we come to?
I have made a conscious decision that once this next edition has been updated, I'm putting the devices down for one day. Telling that special person I LOVE YOU, kissing the kids, hugging my parents and enjoying my friends!
The question is how many of you will join me? STR~8 Fam CHALLENGE!
www.str8magazine.com
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The next mayor of DC? Keep watching BMORENEWS.com, the news before the news ...:
Where we uncover ... the truth! Read in Full >>
Kudos to 11th Legislative District Team: Successfully Champions Bond Bills:
Senator Bobby Zirkin, Delegate Jon Cardin, Delegate Dan Morhaim and Delegate Dana Stein succeeded in delivering bond bills to benefit our community during the 2010 Maryland General Assembly session. Bond bills create new jobs for Maryland citizens by helping to finance capital construction for non-profit organizations. These are all shovel-ready projects that help local business and stimulate economic activity.
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TGR: Guest Op/ED by Mealli: Black Love:
Let’s preface this with - - I am by NO means an expert on Love or Relationships. I have just had some wonderful examples of enduring love and lasting passionate relationships that have served as a compass in my own journeys. So much so that I can no longer ignore their worth; as so many of my friends struggle with the definition of and the idea of true BLACK LOVE.
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The Glover Report: Racism in Baltimore:
Those who are regular readers of this column know that I rarely pull the race card. I always promote victor over victim thinking. However, in light of recent developments, something must be said … and something must be done.
From Daren Muhammad’s mistreatment at Baltimore City Public Schools’ headquarters by schools’ superintendent Dr. Andres Alonso (who has still not responded) to Tracye Stafford’s Velvet Rope nite club and its being targeted by a Marriott Hotel to yesterday’s news of Communities Organized to Improve Life’s (COIL) being a front for the Black Guerilla Family (BGF) – the madness seemingly does not stop.
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Should Wayne Curry Run For Governor of Maryland?:
Should Wayne Curry Run For Governor of Maryland? Read in Full >>
Larry Hogan for Lieutenant Governor of MD?:
What's this? Larry Hogan for Lt. Governor of Maryland?
What's your take? Feedback welcomed!
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TGR: Guest Editorial: IS THE BLACK CHURCH DEAD?:
Several articles have been released proclaiming the Black church as dead. In life, there are facts and there are truths. If I pronounce to a 5 year-old child right before she goes to bed that the sun will supernova and destroy all life in the solar system, I have stated a fact and that 5 year-old will not rest well that night. If I later explain to her that the sun will not supernova for a billion years, I have now spoken the truth. Truth is always larger than facts: facts are the tools of propagandist, advertisers and those who need to slant their messages for personal gain. The truth is the Black man has died; the church’s life is subordinate to the life of healthy Black males.
