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BMORENews Hosts Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0 at Kevin Scott’s Redeveloped Baltimore Location, Celebrating Supporters

(BALTIMORE – April 23, 2026) — As BMORENews.com continues its 15th Anniversary celebration of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, this Sunday’s event in downtown Baltimore represents both progress and appreciation. BMORENews will host Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0 at 119 W. Mulberry Street — the newly redeveloped location of Kevin Scott’s haberdashery. By the way, he is the developer. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., followed by the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards at 3 p.m. The setting itself tells a story. The property, which once operated as a beauty salon, has been completely gutted and…

Dr. Frederick W. Oliver Honored at Black Wall Street Sparrows Point for Legacy in Physics, STEM Leadership, and Mentorship

(BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) — Some build careers. Others build institutions. Dr. Frederick W. Oliver has spent more than half a century doing both. A distinguished physicist, educator, and mentor, Dr. Oliver’s legacy is deeply rooted in academic excellence and the advancement of Black scientists. His journey began at Morgan State University (then Morgan State College), where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 1962. He would go on to earn both a Master of Science degree in Physics (1965) and a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics (1972) from Howard University. Dr. Oliver joined the faculty…

Jade Johnson Honored at Black Wall Street Awards Sparrows Point for Leadership in Mental Health and Community Advocacy

(BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) — For Jade Johnson, service isn’t a profession — it’s a lifelong mission. At 43, Johnson has built a career rooted in advocacy, healing, and equity. As a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and entrepreneur, she has dedicated her life to supporting some of the most marginalized and underrepresented members of our community. That unwavering commitment makes her a fitting honoree at the 2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, Sparrows Point Edition. A proud graduate of Morgan State University, Johnson earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and her Master of Social…

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The Historic East Baltimore high school, Paul Laurence Dunbar, was the primary focus of the Annual Bull & Oyster Roast. Watch full video on YouTube