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BLACK WALL STREET JODY DAVIS — HONOREE FEATURE Pamela Reaves: Author, Coach, Icon — She Just Keeps Going “She doesn’t look a day over 50. I don’t know how she does it. Pamela Reaves has weathered the toughest storms, yet keeps on pushing through. We are so very proud to recognize a person who has consistently spoken life over BMORENews and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards.” — Doni Glover, Founder, Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards (BALTIMORE – May 25, 2026) — Some people talk about being iconic. Pamela Reaves just lives it. A native Baltimorean who now calls Baltimore County home, Reaves has spent decades building a legacy that defies easy categorization. She is an author, a Certified Professional Coach, a motivational speaker, a relationship columnist, a corporate veteran, a milliner’s muse, and, above all, a woman who keeps going no matter what. At the Black Wall Street JODY DAVIS celebration, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards is proud to honor Pamela Reaves as one of the evening’s distinguished honorees — a recognition that is long overdue and enthusiastically deserved. Her Story Reaves graduated with honors from Lake Clifton Senior High School at just 16 years old — finishing eighth out of 412 students. She went on to earn an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, and later a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Graduate school at the University of Baltimore followed. Though she didn’t finish that final degree (“I was just too worn out,” she has said with characteristic candor), she has spent a lifetime learning, growing, and earning certifications across multiple disciplines. Over more than 30 years navigating diverse corporate cultures, Pamela Reaves learned something important: femininity and strength are not opposites. “I’ve been able to amalgamate strength and femininity, and it has always worked for me,” she has said. That combination — fierce intellect wrapped in undeniable elegance — became her calling card. The Author Pamela Reaves is a published author whose work reaches deep into history, family, and the human condition. Her debut, Is It Love Or Merely a Sick Attachment (2011, Tate Publishing), tackled the hard questions about relationships head-on. Her follow-up, Loving Scott Harrington: Bound By Dark and Dangerous Affections, is a sprawling, culturally rich fictional novel based on real events — the story of a charismatic slave who becomes a free man at 17, yet remains held captive by forces born in slavery. What makes the novel all the more profound: Scott Harrington was Pamela’s own maternal grandfather. The book earned a 4-star rating and has captivated readers who say they will never forget the unforgettable Scott Harrington. Reaves is also a bestselling author known for delivering the truth, unfiltered. The Coach As a Certified Professional Coach, Pamela specializes in Relationship Coaching and Image Coaching. Her approach is transformational: she guides clients to a “second-nature awareness” of how their relationships shape every part of their lives — their decisions, their critical thinking, their outcomes. In image…
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(BALTIMORE – May 8, 2026) – Baltimore has heard this before—new leadership, new plans, new promises. The language changes. Too often, the outcomes do not. For too many of our children, school still means reading below grade level, struggling in math, and feeling disconnected from a system that should be opening doors. Despite years of investment and effort, that reality has not changed enough. Now, with the appointment of Dr. Jermaine Dawson, Baltimore has another opportunity. But this moment must be different. Baltimore does not need another strategic plan. It needs a clear public commitment to what will change—and how…
BALTIMORE — May 9, 2026 — The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards returns to Baltimore County with its highly anticipated Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT edition, bringing together some of the region’s most impactful leaders, public servants, and community builders for an afternoon of recognition, reflection, and connection. Set for Saturday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Yacht Club—Baltimore’s only Black-owned yacht club—the event continues a 15-year tradition of honoring excellence across industries while reinforcing the power of Black entrepreneurship and community leadership. A Celebration of Leadership Across Sectors This year’s honorees reflect a powerful…
(SPARROWS POINT, MD — May 3, 2026) — A powerful cross-section of leadership, legacy, and community impact will take center stage as Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT returns to Baltimore County on May 9, honoring a distinguished group of trailblazers whose work continues to shape the region and beyond. Set against the backdrop of the historic Pleasant Yacht Club—Baltimore’s only Black-owned yacht club—the event will celebrate individuals across business, public service, faith, entertainment, and grassroots leadership. This year’s honorees include: Jade Johnson Servant Courtney Speed Arkia Wade Betty Watkins Kevin Clash Ronnie Lacks Chief Louis Winston Gloria Nelson Johnny Mathis…
(COLLEGE PARK, MD – May 3, 2026) — The launch of The DBA Channel with Doni Glover on Tuesday, May 3rd at 6 pm begins with intention—and with impact. The Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show airs on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. For its inaugural episode, the platform welcomes Sheetal Singh, an award-winning researcher, organizational psychologist, and Associate Clinical Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. For Glover, there was no question who should be first. “This is a full-circle moment,” he said, reflecting on Dr. Singh’s role in his academic journey. “She was one of the voices who helped…
(TURNER STATION, MD – May 3, 2026) – A towering figure in Maryland politics and a lifelong advocate for justice, Kweisi Mfume will be honored at the upcoming Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT event for his decades of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people. A proud son of Turner Station, Mfume’s journey is deeply rooted in one of Baltimore County’s most historic Black communities. Born in Baltimore and raised in West Baltimore, his life story reflects resilience, intellect, and purpose—qualities that have defined his path from local activism to national leadership. A graduate of Morgan State University, where he…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A rally erupted today on the campus of American University after a disturbing case of racial bias and institutional betrayal came to light: a Black woman faculty member says she was physically assaulted by a white female colleague — who was then protected by the university — while the victim herself was terminated just days before completing her probationary period. Pia Nelson did not mince words at today’s rally. “Barbara Morse pulled my hair from my scalp leaving a bald spot,” Nelson declared to the crowd. “I reported her. They did more to protect her than me.…
(SPARROWS POINT, MD – May 2, 2026) — A true pillar of Turner Station and a lifelong servant leader, Servant Courtney L. Speed will be honored at the upcoming Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT event, recognizing her decades of unwavering commitment to community, family, and legacy. Rooted in faith and guided by the principle that “he that is greatest among you shall be your servant,” Speed has lived a life defined by humility, resilience, and impact. Born in Baltimore and raised between East Baltimore and Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Speed’s early life instilled in her the values of hard work, discipline,…
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(BALTIMORE – May 9, 2026) — In a profession where seconds matter and leadership can mean the difference between life and death, Fire Chief Louis Winston has built a career defined by service, discipline, and unwavering commitment to community. On Saturday, May 9, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards—now in its 15th year—will honor Chief Winston at the Black Wall Street Sparrows Point edition, taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Yacht Club. Chief Winston currently serves as Fire Chief of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, a role he has held for…
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