Former Mayor of Berkeley, California to be featured on WOLB with Doni Glover
(BALTIMORE - May 19, 2009) - Gus Newport, an expert in community development and former Mayor of Berkeley, California, is among the featured guest on today's edition of "Empower Hour" news talk radio show with Doni Glover on WOLB 1010 AM.
Newport will be in Baltimore tomorrow at Sojourner-Douglass College to discuss a "bottoms-up" approach to community development.
Also featured on today's show is businessman Erich March of March Funeral Homes.
"Empower Hour", now in its 10th year, is hosted by BMORENEWS.com publisher Doni Glover every Tuesday from 10 to 11 am on Radio One's WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore.
FMI on Gus Newport, call Sojourner-Douglass College's Jamal Mudbi Bey at 410.276.1844, ext. 242.
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BMORENEWS.com presents The Wayne Curry Soiree on Thurs., March 18th:
The Honorable Wayne K. Curry was elected Prince Georges County, Maryland, Executive in November 1994. He is the first African-American to serve in the County's highest elected office. Mr. Curry's career has encompassed government, civic, and community affairs for more than 20 years. He started as a Teacher and Center Director for the Child Day Care Association of Prince Georges County. During the 1970's, he served as Community Affairs Assistant in the County Executive's Office of Community Affairs, as well as Administrative Assistant to the County's Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Assistant to the County Executive. Read in Full >>
2nd Annual Exceptional Mom Award:
Do you know an African American single mother who is hard working, creative, and dedicated to improving the life of her son? This award will honor three exceptional African American single mothers who are raising a son.
The award is designed to celebrate outstanding courage and determination to raise a healthy and productive African American male. Often the media demonizes single mothers and lessons the importance of mothers raising children.
To nominate an Exceptional Mom please complete the application below and send back to us. The deadline for submission is April 20th, 2010. Winners will receive a special plaque and an autographed copy of the new book Raising Him Alone. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2010.
To nominate a mom complete the on-line application by visiting http://www.raisinghimalone.com/spotlight.htm
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BMORENEWS.com presents “Political Cocktails IV: MD Poli10” on Tuesday, April 6:
Part three of an ongoing series of BMORENEWS.com election season political events occurred last night at Eden’s Lounge (www.EdensLounge.com).
According to Hassan Giordano, a regular attendee and founder of ReportersRoundtable.com, “It was an interesting evening.”
He added, “Poli10 is a highly anticipated series of events in this 2010 election season. These events are setting a precedent.”
Today on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover:
Today (Tuesday, March 9th), the question is whether adults are stepping up to the plate on behalf of our youth.
Last week, approximately 700+ young people rallied at Camden Yards for jobs over prisons. They are asking for $100 million. Special guests today include Bryant Muldrew of the Algebra Project, organizers of last week's rally.
The show airs at 10 am on WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore or you can listen online at www.wolbbaltimore.com. The call-in number is 410.481.1010.
This show is sponsored by the Professional and Continuing Studies Department at Sojourner-Douglass College (www.ed2go.com/sojourner).
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Get Involved in the Baltimore County Master Plan:
The Office of Planning is in the process of developing a Master Plan for the next 10 years. Please come and hear new ideas, concepts, and State Mandates that may impact your community. But most importantly voice your opinion, concerns, likes, dislikes, and ideas.
Go to http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov.Agencies/planning/masterplanning/index.html
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Senator Delores G. Kelley at 410.841.3606.
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