(BALTIMORE – April 16, 2026) – The issue of police violence against Black people has been a central site for the struggle against the societal dehumanization of Black people. The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement published a report in 2012 that revealed that a Black person was killed once every 40 hours by police or someone acting in the capacity of law enforcement. A 2020 study from Harvard’s School of Public Health found that Black people are 3 times more likely to be killed by police. In Maryland, according to a 2015 report from the ACLU of Maryland, there were 109…

Donovan Murphy of the Island Quizine Franchise gives the 4-1-1 on real jerk chicken. #jerk #jamaica Welcome to Doni Glover … Watch full video on YouTube

2026 SCHEDULE Black Wall Street NEW YEAR SUMMIT — January 3, Downtown Cultural Arts Center, Baltimore (Robyn Murphy keynote, honoring Maggie Lena Walker legacy) ✅ Black Wall Street SOUTHERN MARYLAND — February 24, University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, California, MD (dedicated to Doris Cammack Spencer, 13 honorees) ✅ Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL — March 12 ✅ Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL 2.0 — April 11, Island Quizine ✅ Black Wall Street CHELSEA — April 14, 135 W 20th St Suite 302, NY Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0 — April 26, 119 W. Mulberry St, Baltimore (Kevin Scott…

What if everything you thought you knew about history… wasn’t the full story? In this powerful episode of Remember Who You … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – April 12, 2026) — This didn’t start in April. This started at the top of the year — with intention. On January 3, BMORENews.com launched the 2026 season with the New Year Summit at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center in Baltimore — anchored by a powerful keynote from Robyn Murphy and rooted in the enduring legacy of Maggie Lena Walker. It was a signal. This year would be different. This year would be about ownership, alignment, and building something that lasts. Laying the Foundation On February 24, the movement expanded to Southern Maryland, where Black Wall Street convened…

(BALTIMORE – April 12, 2026) – On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Baltimore will gather at 119 W. Mulberry Street for a moment that is bigger than fashion. It’s legacy.It’s evolution.It’s Black Wall Street. At the center of it all is Kevin Scott, the visionary behind Benedetto Haberdashery, who is celebrating 25 years in business with the official grand opening of his new downtown location. The celebration will feature a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m., marking a major milestone in Scott’s journey from entrepreneur to developer. From a Hoopty to a Movement When it comes to craftsmanship, few possess Kevin…

(MILFORD MILL, MD – April 10, 2026) — On Saturday, April 11, 2026 (4-6 pm at IQ Bar & Grill, 8128 Liberty Road), the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards returns to Baltimore County with Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL 2.0, a powerful celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and enterprise. RSVP to blackwallstreetmilford.eventbrite.com. This latest installment of the now 15-year movement continues a legacy that has recognized more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, professionals, and change agents across the country. From boardrooms to courtrooms to grassroots organizing, this year’s Milford Mill honorees reflect the depth, diversity, and determination of Black leadership in…

(WASHINGTON, DC – April 9, 2026) — Fifteen years ago, a vision took root in the nation’s capital. What started as a modest gathering of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates has since grown into a multi-city movement recognizing thousands of Black entrepreneurs across the country. Now, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards returns to where it all began. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Black Wall Street 15th Anniversary Homecoming — Washington, DC will take place at Busboys and Poets — the very city where the first awards were held. RSVP now! Limited seating:…

In a powerful show of legal and law enforcement support, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and Baltimore County State’s … Watch full video on YouTube

Jones getting endorsements from Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan … Watch full video on YouTube