The Glover Report
Imani's Faith: Swagger on a Hundred Thousand Trillion:
There is a new epidemic that has landed in the Hip Hop community. It seems as though everyone has a boost of confidence. This particular boost is called Swagger also known as ‘swagga’ and better known as ‘swag’. You might have heard the term used in several songs such as “Turn my Swag on” and “Swag Surfing’”. Read in Full >>
Editorial: Imani's Faith: Baltimore's Got Talent:
In the midst of lies, deceit, crime, and violence, Baltimore’s youth prove that there is hope for this city. I was able to witness four very talented youth come into the WOLB station and bless the city with their voices. It made me feel hopeful to know that my faith for the improvement of Baltimore is not in vain. Read in Full >>
Guest Editorial: The Poetics Of Political Thinking:
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. Read in Full >>
TGR: BET: "Big Ass Chain"? Enough Is Enough!:
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. Read in Full >>
TGR: “Thriller”: A Superstar Forever:
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. Read in Full >>
TGR: OPERATION LOCKDOWN:
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.
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TGR: June Biz Soiree at Radisson Lord Baltimore is a Success!:
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.
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TGR: What Is A Man?:
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.
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Legends and Leaders Recognized in Maryland's 44th Legislative district:
Sen. Verna Jones Honors BMORENEWS Publisher, a host of others at Eubie Blake Cultural Center - 6.18.09 Read in Full >>
TGR: Abuse of the Race Card: ‘Morris’ faux pas had nothing to do with race!:
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.
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TGR: Flashbacks of '06 Coverage of Ethiopia and Tanzania:
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.
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TGR: Dixon vs. Rawlings-Blake ’09: The Gloves Are Off!:
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.
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TGR: Must Black America Remember Black History in an Obama Era?:
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). Read in Full >>
TGR: The Middle East Question: Give Obama a Chance:
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. Read in Full >>
TGR: Susan Taylor: Keeping It Real:
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.
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