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Guest Editorial: How Grassroots Leadership, Not Political Spin, Drives Baltimore’s Crime Decline

(BALTIMORE – July 20, 2026) Background Baltimore is changing. The reduction in violent crime is primarily grassroots-driven and under-recognized. The landscape and narrative around our community is literally like tectonic plates shifting beneath our feet. And the impact is seismic.  The story has gone viral and praise is being showered upon several individuals in high places. My biggest problem with that is, the people most responsible for that seismic shift are rarely the ones you hear credited with these accomplishments. In today’s political climate I want to reframe the conversation, not take a victory lap. Our reimagining of public safety…

Morgan State Launches Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence

New AI degree and interdisciplinary risk management course aim to prepare students for leadership in a technology-driven economy (BALTIMORE – July 18, 2026) — Morgan State University is expanding its career-focused academic offerings with a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and an interdisciplinary course designed to help students identify and manage risks in an increasingly technology-driven economy. The undergraduate AI degree will launch this fall through Morgan’s School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences. The Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management will also introduce Holistically Assessing Risks, a course intended as the first step toward developing…

SAVE THE DATE: Dec. 3rd: LOYALTY: The Black Wall Street Reunion

(BALTIMORE – July 17, 2026) – For 24 years, BMORENews.com has stood with the community—telling our stories, celebrating our accomplishments, connecting people, and creating opportunities. On December 3, the community has an opportunity to stand with BMORENews. What began with the Harambee Dinner Club in 2002 grew into the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, The Doni Glover Show, the Monday Mixer, and now LOYALTY: The Black Wall Street Reunion. LOYALTY brings together Black Wall Street honorees, entrepreneurs, elected officials, media professionals, nonprofit leaders, educators, clergy, advertisers, supporters, and friends of BMORENews. It is a homecoming for the people and…

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Live from Oakland California, the Black Business Roundtable! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out … Watch full video on YouTube

Charles County Chamber of Commerce Appoints James Reed and Shaun Kline to Board of Directors

(LA PLATA, MD – July 16, 2026) — The Charles County Chamber of Commerce has appointed James Reed of WesBanco Bank and Shaun Kline of Edward Jones to its Board of Directors, strengthening the organization’s leadership with two professionals recognized for their experience in finance, community engagement, and business development. The appointments fill current vacancies on the Chamber’s Board and reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to strong governance and broad representation of Charles County’s business community. “The Chamber is committed to ensuring our Board reflects the professionalism, leadership, and community commitment our members deserve,” said Kathy Guzman, President and CEO of…