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Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith Endorses Zirkin, Cardin, Morhaim, Stein, Almond

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:21:51 UT

The Team responded, "Jim Smith has served in all three branches of government: legislative, judicial, and executive, so he has wide experience and perspective. He knows the candidates and the issues, and, frankly, as he's not running for office, he has no political obligations except to speak his mind. So his endorsement means a great deal to us, and we very much appreciate his support and his vote of confidence."

Tags: almond, baltimore county, jim smith, MD, morhaim, Owings Mills, pikesville, stein, zirkin

White House Update from ADR

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:15:02 UT

Education Sec. Arnie Duncan played on President Obama’s basketball team over the weekend and tells White House Correspondent/Washington Bureau Chief April D. Ryan that he was not intimidated by the NBA greats, but tried to “kill them” yesterday. Duncan says the President has "got game" at 49. Visit www.aprildryan.com.

Tags: april d. ryan, bmorenews.com, Doni Glover, education sec. arnie duncan, President Barack Obama

Keiffer Mitchell for House of Delegates, 44th District

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:20:07 UT

Elect Keiffer Mitchell to the House of Delegates, 44th District. Visit www.KeifferMitchell.com

Tags: Baltimore, bmorenews.com, Doni Glover, house of delegates, keiffer mitchell

The NAACP’s Come to Jesus Meeting Over Race Controversies

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:36:45 UT

This week, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held an emergency meeting on their involvement in the recent national controversies on race. The Civil Rights organization called-in retired board chair and Civil Rights activist Julian Bond for the Wednesday evening session of senior staff and the organization’s Executive Board. Sources contend NAACP President Ben Jealous was taken to the woodshed for his recent involvement in the current race-based national news stories. Sources also confirm Rosalind Brock, the new NAACP Board Chairperson, is now the point person on the current controversies.

Tags: ben jealous, BMORENEWS, civil rights, Doni Glover, julian bond, NAACP, rosalind brock

MD Poli-10: The Battle for Liberty Road

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:05:21 UT

Stay-tuned to www.bmorenews.com for ongoing political coverage in one of the hottest political seasons ever in Maryland.

Tags: baltimore county, MD, Politics

Re-Elect Delegate Shawn Tarrant, 40th District in MD

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:26:29 UT

www.ShawnTarrant.com

Tags: 40th district, delegate shawn tarrant, house of delegates, MD

A Message from Washington, DC Councilman Mike Brown: Men of Valor Awards

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:26:41 UT

Please join us as we celebrate our first annual “Men of Valor Awards Ceremony” on Saturday, June 19^th, from 11 am to 1 pm. The award program will be held at The First Baptist Church of Washington DC on 1328 16^th N.W. In support of the Constituent Services Fund, which is dedicated to helping community organizations and District residents in need, the Awards program will honor men from across the city whose community service and leadership have made a significant difference in their neighborhoods and who have dedicated their time and commitment to make District neighborhoods better, safer and stronger.

Tags: city councilmember, men of valor awards ceremony, mike brown, Washington DC

Political Cocktails: Tuesday at Eden's Lounge - www.EdensLounge.com

Mon, 17 May 2010 06:32:02 UT

Event at www.EdensLounge.com to feature candidate Ertha Harris, Baltimore City Councilman Carl Stokes, and Delegate Jill P. Carter, Esquire

Tags: Baltimore, carl stokes, ertha harris, jill p. carter, MD, Politics

Universal Elections: Wanna Win?

Tue, 11 May 2010 20:46:32 UT

This is how you win an elected office!

Tags: dc, dmv, MD, ny, pa, Politics, universal elections, va

Senator Keiffer Mitchell?

Tue, 11 May 2010 05:02:02 UT

No! Delegate Mitchell? Stukes, Haynes, and Kirk have a fight coming!

Tags: 44th district, delegate, keiffer mitchell

Straight Out of Baltimore: April D. Ryan ... America's Top Black Journalist

Sun, 09 May 2010 14:23:35 UT

April Ryan, a 24-year journalism veteran, has been the White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) since January of 1997, covering three Presidents. Along with daily responsibilities at the White House, Ryan hosts the daily feature, The White House Report, which is broadcast to AURN’s nearly 475 affiliated stations nationwide. Ryan also hosts a new Digital television program for Colours TV called the White House Report with April Ryan where minority America is given the White House perspective on matters specific to their community. Ryan is also a regular panelist on Washington Watch with Roland Martin for TV ONE.

Tags: april d. ryan, Baltimore, journalist, white house correspondent

A Message from Speaker of the House in Maryland: Del. Mike Busch

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:57:46 UT

I am writing to report to you on the work of the General Assembly during the 2010 legislative session. Contrary to the GOP spin, I am proud to say that this has been the most productive session of the term, working with Governor O’Malley and our colleagues in the Senate.

Governor O’Malley has done a yeoman’s job, making progress on public safety, healthcare and the environment throughout this term, despite governing through the worst economic recession in a generation.

Tags: Maryland General Assembly, mike busch, speaker of the house

WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ON WALL STREET REFORM AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:03:18 UT

Tomorrow, April 22 at 10 am EDT, Dr. Cecilia Rouse of the White House Council of Economic Advisors is scheduled to conduct a briefing on the importance of Wall Street Reform for the African American community.

Tags: african americans, black community, President Barack Obama

TGR: Guest Commentary from Marvin "Doc" Cheatham, President of the NAACP: Pawn Shops

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:18:20 UT

The article in the Sunpaper from this past Friday reads "Police up in arms over easing pawnshops load - Bill could hamper recovery of stolen properties."

44th District Delegate Ruth Kirk introduced this bill with fellow 44th Legislative District Representatives Keith Haynes and Melvin Stukes signing on. Mind you, Delegate Kirk has introduced only 2 bills this year, according to the Maryland General Assembly website, and neither have anything to do specifically with the 44th Legislative District. The House, I understand, has actually passed this bill.

With all of the problems that we are having in the city, in general, and the 44th Legislative District, in specific, this lack of representation is unacceptable.

Tags: 44th district, house of delegates, marvin doc cheatham, pawn shop bill

Wesley Wood in the 44th

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:52:58 UT

I am running for office to give my community the kind of effective representation which we have all desired for so long. When I am elected to represent the 44th, I will be a delegate who brings Active, Accessible and Accountable Leadership on your behalf to Annapolis.

FMI, visit http://www.electwesleywood2010.com/

Tags: 44th state legislative district, MD, wesley wood