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The Heart of a Dunbar Poet

(EASTSIDE POET GARDEN – July 14, 2026) – When people think about Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, they think about championships. They think about politicians,…

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Julian Jones to Join Leadership Forum at Black Wall Street Summit 2026 at Thurgood Marshall

(BALTIMORE, MD – July 9, 2026) — Baltimore County Executive Democratic nominee Julian Jones has confirmed his participation in the Leadership Forum at the Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition, joining three other Democratic nominees for an evening of discussion focused on leadership, public policy, and community progress. Presented by BMORENews and BlackUSA.News, the Summit will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, 1315 Division Street in West Baltimore. Hosted by veteran journalist Doni Glover, the Leadership Forum will bring together four Democratic nominees…

Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award Honors Xavier Harper’s Commitment to Excellence, Family, and Service

(BALTIMORE, MD – July 9, 2026) — There are moments when you realize the next generation is carrying the torch well. For me, one of those moments came during Sabrina Tapp-Harper’s campaign for Baltimore City Sheriff. Her son, Xavier E. Harper, was everywhere—not seeking attention for himself, but faithfully supporting his mother and her vision. He showed up. He encouraged supporters. He promoted the campaign. And he represented his family with professionalism, dignity, and class. That left an impression. It is one of the reasons BMORENews and BlackUSA.News are proud to honor Xavier E. Harper with the Joe Manns Black…

Fireman’s Cafe Owner Rodney Taylor Turns His Signature Shrabcake® into a Growing Maryland Brand

A Fourth of July conversation reconnects two longtime friends and celebrates a firefighter’s journey from public service to entrepreneurship. (CLINTON, MD – July 4, 2026) – Some stories begin with a press release. Others begin with a phone call. This one began more than two decades ago. In the early days of BMORENews, my late mentor in business, William Hopson, founder of IceTech, introduced me to a different side of Prince George’s County. One day, he drove me through Woodmore. I had never seen anything like it. Beautiful homes surrounded a championship golf course. Black families living in million-dollar homes.…

HBCU Swingman Classic Returns July 10 with Tribute to Roger Cador, Black Baseball Excellence

(PHILADELPHIA – July 4, 2026) — The 4th Annual HBCU Swingman Classic returns to Citizens Bank Park on Friday, July 10, bringing together many of the nation’s top Historically Black College and University baseball players for a celebration of Black excellence, culture, and the game’s future. Presented by Major League Baseball and USA Baseball, the nationally televised showcase will begin at 7 p.m. on MLB Network as part of MLB All-Star Week. But the event is about far more than baseball. This year’s Classic honors the late legendary Southern University baseball coach Roger Cador, who died June 30 after dedicating…