The Glover Report
TGR: FOR THE RECORD: The Mission of www.BMORENEWS.com:
For the past seven years, BMORENEWS.com has worked arduously to attempt to represent the voice of the people. What people? Black people, people of color, African Americans, Negroes – whatever you want to call ‘em. Or, I should say “us”.
BMORENEWS' 5-Point Agenda includes:
*Black business
*Public education
*Ex-offender services
*Affordable housing
*Universal access to healthcare
TGR: The Rise of Michael Steele:
In a way, one could argue that had it not been for Ehrlich’s selection of Steele, there might not be a Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown today. One could even argue that Steele’s victory back then showed up the Democrats so badly that a dire need was created for a Barack Obama presidency today. Read in Full >>
The Glover Report: Maryland Black Business Update:
March Calendar of Business Events in Maryland. By the way, many of us refuse to participate in the recession. Instead, many choose to focus on the blessings. Therefore, keep your head up! Read in Full >>
TGR: In Search of the Entrepreneurial Grind!:
As the son of an entrepreneur, I know first-hand the struggle. And I can tell you what I was told: “Confucius says that he who works hard some day gets paid.” I can tell you that there is no feeling like making that sale and collecting that cash and going to make a deposit even though the odds were against you. I can tell you that despite the hurricanes that might befall you, others have made it. And so can you. God, to say the least, is in charge. Read in Full >>
TGR: 10th Annual Minority Business Summit is a Success:
For the past 10 years, this has been Finney’s way of giving back to the community. And, considering the special features included, like the certification workshops, he is continuing the mantra of helping to empower the people. Read in Full >>
TGR: The Young Lions of the DMV to Host Luncheon Fundraiser for Congressman Elijah Cummings:
The luncheon fundraiser for Congressman Cummings will take place on Monday, February 23rd from 12 noon to 1:30 pm at the Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel in downtown Baltimore.
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TGR: A Message for Neil Portnow and Black Mega-stars:
Last night, Neil Portnow, the President and CEO of The Recording Academy, called for our new and beloved President Barack Obama to institute a cabinet secretary position for the arts. Noble idea.
Now, here’s one for Neil: Charity starts at home. Make The Recording Academy more responsive and sensitive to black America. For instance, can't a black be President of The Recording Academy?
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TGR: Sacrificing for Success: Lessons from the entrepreneur:
Each and every single person is ultimately faced with the magnanimous question of what’s actually important in life. Whether it is in the midnight hour or while we are daydreaming, the question ultimately becomes: What is important? Ourselves? Our dreams? Our wishes? Our hopes? Our fears? Our destiny? Our successes?
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TGR: Supporting Black Business is Good Business!:
When I was but a mere public information guy down at the Baltimore Empowerment Zone with Diane Bell and Michael Preston, I had the blessed opportunity to work with a number of people living and working in our beloved city so as to create opportunities for not just themselves, but others.
It was there that I first worked with LaRian Finney. He had just taken his game to another level and began producing a most celebrated event, the African American Business Forum. The event has matured incredibly since then, and is now a premier event in the city.
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President Barack Obama and The Future of Black Businesses:
A perpetual question that lingers in the minds of many business owners we meet each month at our HARAMBEE Dinner Club is whether or not Minority Business Enterprise programs work.
Here in the City of Baltimore, thanks to Mayor Martin O’Malley, we have a grand goal that states that 35% of all City contracts are to go to minority businesses. However, at the end of the day, many business owners – black business owners – conclude that it is just that: a goal.
In the State of Maryland where O’Malley is now our Governor, the long-time goal is 25%. In actuality, this goal has historically never been met. While some agencies are doing better than ever before in attempting to meet this goal, other agencies lag behind.
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President Barack Obama is Now the 44th President of the US:
It is done. It is official. Despite the naysayers, the cynics, and the doubters – the world served as witness that a black man named Barack Hussein Obama is now the 44th President of the United States of America.
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TGR: Change Is Here!:
Seemingly, the concept of service is something that many of us forget about. Even as Christmas has quickly vanished from our minds and spirits, I am reminded of how Jesus washed people’s feet. I wonder how many preachers these days – let alone everyday people - would stoop to such “lows”.
It reminds me of a Muslim bumper sticker I recently saw: It said that God “gives and forgives.” It said that “man gets and forgets.”
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TGR: Rohrbaugh's Witch-Hunt: Was It Worth It?:
Nonetheless, State Prosecutor Robert A. Rohrbaugh (a Republican appointee by former Governor Robert Ehrlich) is out to make a point. According to Arnold Weiner, Esquire, owner of the firm representing Madame President, the State Prosecutor has an ax to grind and is apparently on some desperate mission in search of front-page headlines and to take out white-collar criminals.
The irony is, while he is chasing the mayor, there are so many individuals more worthy of his attention – like criminals.
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TGR: BCO's Oliver's Stumble: A Word About Black Folks:
As a friend, I am not engrossed with attacking his tenure. He is, innately and from my best estimation, a good man. He, like so many of us, got hemmed up into some financial straights. FYI, this is the worst American economy ever thanks to George Bush. Read in Full >>
The Glover Report: Obama and Israel:
That conflict is in dire need of healing. And that will take a very long time. The fact is, it must start from within. Even more, for Obama critics to put this issue out there as if he is supposed to have an answer easily relieves the responsibility of the 43 presidents before him. Read in Full >>
