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GOVERNOR O’MALLEY SWEARS-IN MEMBERS OF THE MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OTHER STATE APPOINTEES

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:18:08 UT

Governor Martin O’Malley officially swore-in members of the Maryland State Board of Education today, a twelve-member body that serves as the policy making panel for Maryland’s public schools, public libraries, and vocational rehabilitation services.

Tags: polticis

Dr. Charles Simmons Honored by Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:42 UT

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, the first African American Democrat to serve Maryland, honors MD's longest-serving college president - Dr. Charles Simmons of Sojourner-Douglass College

Tags: college, education

Dr. Charles Simmons, President of Sojourner-Douglass College, Speaks: The longest-serving president of all MD colleges, universities

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:30:36 UT

Local educational icon Dr. Charles Simmons speaks about turning 70 and being the longest-serving MD college/university president. Heading Sojourner-Douglass College, he has expanded the college across the globe.

Tags: college, education

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith interviewed by BMORENEWS on 6.23.08

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:17:58 UT

From the Eastside to the Westside, the county exec speaks candidly about the progress of Baltimore County.

Tags: baltimore county, Maryland, Politics

Metropola10: Rashid's 'The Basement Boutique' Moves from Laurens St. to The Shops at North & Charles

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:47:25 UT

Tags: boutique, business, men's clothes

Is Armstrong Williams Pro-Obama?

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:09:29 UT

Op/Ed - THE DEATH OF RONNIE WHITE: WHERE IS THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY NAACP?

The Greater Beltway Coalition. Prince George's County — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:50:19 UT

Given the events of the last few days involving the unfortunate death of a Prince George’s County Police officer in the line of duty and the mysterious death of one of the suspects arrested for that killing, and who died while in police custody, the 178 at-large members of the NAACP are again asking “Where is the leadership of the current Prince George’s County Branch of the NAACP?” We have yet to hear from that organization on any aspect of this incident.

MD Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown attends BMORENEWS.com's HARAMBEE D.C., honors Dr. Charles Simmons

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:59:15 UT

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown at BMORENEWS.com's HARAMBEE Dinner Club on June 30, 2008 at Baltimore Pho Restaurant

Meet Kevin Scott and Company of Benedetto Haberdashery

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:49:44 UT

Setting the fashion world on its ears, Scott is featured with Doug Kaplan, Mel Atkinson, and Chief Ed Fox

Advertise with Baltimore's premier website for African Americans

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:49:05 UT

The internationally-renown Chief Ed Fox: He gets it - along with our long-time advertisers like The Forum Caterers, The Tuxedo Zone, All Staffing Inc., Realtor Angelo Cooper, Attorney J. Wyndal Gordon, and Phyllis Wheatley Learning Centers! They all get it!

Advertise with www.BMORENEWS.com by calling 443.858.2684.

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In A Word: Sartorial

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:13:32 UT

The ever-sartorial Scott, according to Kaplan, “has a flair about him.” Kaplan, President of Global Apparel Resources, said that Kevin’s designs are “for the guy who’s not afraid to be on the cutting-edge and the guy who wants something special and unique. He wants to be different.”

Tags: clothing, fashion

By Storm

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:47:46 UT

Benedetto offers …among apparel … Italian shoes – well crafted specific brands that can be “customized, beautiful and elegant” – and developed by the some of the best craftsmen in the industry – from Milan to Rome.

FMI, call 410.383.9300.

Lt. Gov. Brown, Dr. Charles Simmons - President of Sojourner-Douglass College, & Doni Glover at next HARAMBEE D.C.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:50:26 UT

The Monday, June 30th edition of the HARAMBEE Dinner Club is set to be very special. In addition to a birthday celebration for BMORENEWS publisher Doni Glover, this event will honor the longest serving president of any Maryland college or university - Dr. Charles W. Simmons. He will be honored by Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown.

To RSVP for this special limited seating event at Baltimore Pho Restaurant at 1116 Hollins Street from 6 to 8 pm on June 30, 2008 - please call Corey Mathis at 1.443.854.8756. In honor of Glover's birthday, there is no cost to attend this event. A la carte food and beverage costs, however, belong to the attendees.

Tags: Anthony Brown, charles simmons, Doni Glover, education, harambee dinner club, Maryland, Politics

The Jewel Salon’s 4th of July Extravaganza!

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:17:36 UT

So, with the 4^th of July around the corner, The Jewel Salon is offering “Specials” all next week, including:

*** $50 Relaxers

*** Shampoo, set and style - $25, &

*** Special discounts on braiding, weaving, and cornrows for the men.

HARAMBEE D.C. to feature Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown at Baltimore Pho, June 30

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:58:23 UT

The HARAMBEE Dinner Club, established in the fall of 2002, will feature Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown on Monday, June 30, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm at Baltimore Pho (Fuh) Restaurant located at 1116 Hollins Street in Baltimore.

Please RSVP to 443.983.7895.