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Imani's Faith: Swagger on a Hundred Thousand Trillion

Imani Carter — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:39:29 UT

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’”.

Tags: black culture, black youth, entertainment, hip hop

Imani's Faith: Baltimore's Got Talent

Imani Carter — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:37:04 UT

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.

Tags: black music, black youth, entertainment

BMORE's BEST Summer Talent Showcase on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:27:34 UT

It's official! For the next few weeks, there will be a summer talent showcase on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 am. The cost is FREE. So, sing your heart out! Interested parties should contact Leamon Best at 410.383.8334.

Sponsors include www.bmorenews.com, Leamon Best and LAB Productions, David Miller, and the Urban Leadership Institute.

Tags: black music

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

BMORENEWS Michael Jackson Tribute: 7-year old Isaiah Griffith

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:41 UT

Master Griffith unabashedly sings The Jackson 5's "ABC" on Radio One's Empower Hour with Doni Glover (Tuesdays at 10 am) as part of "BMORE's BEST" Talent Show

Tags: black entertainment

Happy, Happy Birthday Valerie!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:55:08 UT

A special "Happy Birthday" to Valerie Henson. Not looking a day over 16, she is one of the gems in the City of Baltimore and works arduously everyday on behalf of the citizens to make our city greater.

Thanks, Val!

Tags: black community

Support Historic Pennsylvania Avenue's Arabber's Market on Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:41:34 UT

The Pennsylvania Avenue Redevelopment Collaborative (PARC) invites all to attend the Arabber's Market on Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm. This was designed for the community, especially church-goers.

PARC was established in 1999 to help rejuvenate the Pennsylvania Avenue business corridor, a strip which has undergone tumultuous urban blight. However, many believe that 'the Avenue' can be great again. Historically, this was the 'mecca' for black folks back in the day.

FMI, please call 410.669.5397.

Tags: black business, black community, black culture, black music, Historic Pennsylvania Avenue

"Thelma" a.k.a. Bern Nadette Stanis Visits Mo's in Baltimore

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:09:25 UT

Richard Burton and Reggie Reg host "Good Times" star as she pushed her new book, "101 Situations", which discussed an all-important issue - particularly in the black community: relationships.

Tags: black actress, entertainer

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: Bern Nadette Has a New Book: "Situations 101"

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:43:56 UT

Guess who we had the chance to hang-out with during my birthday? "Thelma" aka Bern Nadette Stanis. Promoting her new book, Stanis visited Baltimore and toured the city with Richard Burton and Reggie Reg.

Stanis' website is www.ThelmaOfGoodTimes.com.

Tags: author, black actress

GUEST EDITORIAL: Michael Jackson and Black Politics by Noted-journalist Charles Robinson, III

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:34:44 UT

The convergence of Michael Jackson and Black politics is part of the modern tapestry of 20th Century American life. Some of you may take exception; others will wonder why a pop icon and politics are intertwined. Music, arts, entertainment and politics are often commingled sometimes in unhealthy ways.
http://blkpol.blogspot.com/

Tags: black politics, entertainment

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 2nd at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum; GBLA, MBA, BPM united!

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:50:33 UT

25% of ticket sales go to three non-profit organizations:

The Greater Baltimore Leadership Association (GBLA)
The Monumental City Bar Association (MBA) and
Black Professional Men, Incorpated.

Below, listed are brief overviews of these non-profits

So we can know what we are contributing to and
feel good about Partying with a Purpose!!!

Tags: black community, history, service

July 3-5: African American Heritage Festival

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:42:05 UT

COME WITNESS MUSIC HISTORY AS ANITA BAKER, TEENA MARIE, ENVOGUE, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, TONY, TONI TONE, LAURA IZIBOR, AND MORE PERFORM LIVE AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2009

Tags: african american heritage festival

Tune-in to "Empower Hour" this Tuesday at 10 am on WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:52:45 UT

On the next edition of "Empower Hour", BMORENEWS publisher Doni Glover will interview Eric Stewart of EMortgage Solutions and EMedia. The show airs LIVE! on Tuesdays (WOLB 1010 AM) from 10 to 11 am and covers business, politics, and entertainment. "Empower Hour", now in its 10th year, is paid-for by Sojourner-Douglass College's Professional and Continuing Studies Division. So, if you need job training, call 410.276.4101.

Tags: black news talk radio