The Glover Report
TGR: The Dichotomy of a Mayor: Guilty or Not?:
Many of us knew when then-City Council President Sheila Dixon was campaigning to be elected as mayor of Baltimore that she had a cloud of suspicion hanging over her head. It was common knowledge that “they” were after her. At the very least, we knew prosecutors believed that they had something on her … AND it wasn’t going to be pretty. Eventually, she would be forced to confront her issues. Read in Full >>
TGR: Thank You for the Journey: 15 Years of Service:
I’m not all that good at talking about myself. I kinda see it as pretentious and pointless self-aggrandizing. After all, you don’t have to tell people who you are. They see it, feel it, know it by one’s works.
Nonetheless, as we are promoting the December 17th event for BMORENEWS – “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” – I can’t help but reflect on the past 15 years, the people I have met along the way, and, possibly, some positive difference we have been able to make.
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Guest Editorial: Loyola Fights Hunger in Baltimore; Fundraiser planned:
As Loyola University Maryland seniors, we have recognized the seriousness of Baltimore’s homeless situation and, as a result, we are assisting Back on My Feet's (BOMF) newly-established Baltimore chapter. As representatives for BOMF, we would like to invite you to a Dance the Night Away Bash, a charitable event in which attendees are encouraged to pair cocktail attire with their favorite pair of sneakers, on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 – 10:30 pm at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore, Md., 21201. Read in Full >>
Guest Editorial: A Very Bad Urban Novella:
Welcome to the latest drama of an urban Black elected official on trial for issues related to their office. The landscape is littered with these types of trials dating back to Mayor Marion Barry (Washington), Mayor Bill Campbell (Atlanta), and yes, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (Detroit). The details are usually salacious and the current case involving Baltimore Mayor Shelia Dixon will add to this list of strange and unusual urban tales. Read in Full >>
TGR: Black Baltimore: In Search of a Healing:
Join us Tuesday, November 17th as we continue on this journey … in search of a healing:
“Empower Hour” News Talk Show
on
WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore
10 to 11 am
(Every Tuesday through the Holidays)
Call-ins welcome at 410.481.1010 Read in Full >>
TGR: Missed Trash Day Yields Code Enforcement:
Well, let's just lay out the facts folks: Many Baltimoreans must have forgotten that yesterday was a holiday. Why? Because so many put their trash out for the regularly scheduled pick-up.
In communities throughout Baltimore, Baltimore City's Code Enforcement found reason to stick tags on these heaps of trash that are truly an eye-sore.
TGR: Op/Ed: Fight violence through mentoring:
There's a crisis in our community.
When I first saw the video of 16-year-old Derrion Albert being beaten to death in Chicago, it was as if an alarm went off. Maybe it was just the fact that in the 21st century, something has to be captured on video to seem real, but it immediately hit me that this could be the one: the incident that would wake us up and cause everybody to say that it's time to do something.
TGR: Congrats to Baltimore's Newest Bishop: St. Martin's Kevin Daniels:
St. Martin's Church of Christ, Inc.'s Episcopal Senior Pastor Kevin Daniels was all smiles yesterday as a host of supporters shared kind words about his love for his church, his passion for the community, and his commitment to the youth. Delivering the keynote was none other than Kweisi Mfume, former Congressman and former NAACP President and CEO.
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TGR: MD Poli10: African Americans: Who Will Lead Maryland’s Most Loyal Democratic Demographic?:
From the heights of Harford County to the waters of Maryland’s Eastern Shore – from the mountains in Western Maryland to the farmlands of Prince George’s County – a resounding question permeates my brain on the eve of the 2010 election year: Who will lead Maryland’s most loyal Democratic demographic.
In a 30% black state where people of the darker hue typically vote for the likes of a President Bill Clinton, a Governor Martin O’Malley and a President Barack Obama – I can’t help but wonder what ploys Maryland’s Republicans will come up with next year as the state elects or re-elects individuals to serve in the State House and Congress.
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TGR: Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize Attracts Haters:
One Obama critic is former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael S. Steele, who is now the chair of the Republican National Committee. Steele, who is black, could be considered Obama’s arch nemesis. At minimum, he could even be dubbed as the “Republican response” to Obama, America’s first black president.
Before I proceed, let me preface my next comments with the following: On a statewide level in Maryland, I was a huge supporter of Michael Steele.
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