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(EASTSIDE POET GARDEN – July 14, 2026) – When people think about Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, they think about championships. They think about politicians, military leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, judges, doctors, and Hall of Fame athletes. And they should. But there’s another side of Dunbar that deserves just as much recognition—the side built on service, on community, on the understanding that leadership isn’t measured only by titles or trophies, but by how many lives you touch along the way. There are people who are the salt of the earth. People who understand people, and understand how to bring people together. And they’re not just good at it—they’re exceptional. For me, three men embody that spirit: Derrick Jones, Gregory Branch, and Timmy Greene. Derrick Jones Derrick Jones has owned Derrick Jones Funeral Home in Park Heights for more than forty years. He played for the Dunbar Poets varsity football team in my day, and he followed in my father’s tradition—he was actually a mentee of my dad’s. Today, Derrick serves as president of the Pleasant Yacht Club, the only Black yacht club in Greater Baltimore, and president of the Dunbar Alumni Association. And when I tell you this man, with the help of his team, can put on an event with his people, I mean it. He is exceptional at it. What stands out most is how he treats the seniors. In return, the teach him what us youngsters never can. Derrick has a rapport with the senior Dunbar alumni like nobody else I’ve seen. He makes sure they’re seen, appreciated, and celebrated. That’s not just event planning. That’s stewardship. That’s leadership. That’s a man with a heart of gold who understands what it means to serve his community, and he makes Dunbar proud every time. Gregory Branch Then there’s Gregory Branch. Around Baltimore, people simply know him as Mr. Dunbar. Walk into his store on Lakewood Avenue and you’ll find the finest Dunbar gear anywhere—sweaters, hats, jerseys, jackets, sweats, you name it. But Greg’s contribution goes well beyond apparel. Every summer he presents Legends at the Dome, coming up again on August 1st, and it is a don’t-miss event. It’s more than a reunion. It’s more than basketball. It’s a celebration of Dunbar’s history and the generations who built its reputation. Greg has become one of the school’s greatest ambassadors, proudly carrying the maroon and gold wherever he goes. The work he does taking Dunbar’s name into the community deserves to be revered and respected. Timmy Greene I’ve only gotten to know Timmy Greene over the past couple of years, but I’ve come to appreciate what he means to this city. Along with founder Donnie Joy and a dedicated team, Timmy helps organize the 1 Baltimore Cookout. Calling it a cookout really undersells it. It’s a basketball extravaganza. Legends. Former players. Coaches. Families. Young athletes. People from every neighborhood. People from every school. People from every walk of life. All brought together by a shared love of Baltimore basketball. Last…
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(BALTIMORE – July 2, 2026) — Some people work in economic development. Charlyn Nater lives it. A tireless advocate for entrepreneurs, neighborhood revitalization, and community empowerment, Nater will be honored with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during the Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the PS 103 Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center in Baltimore. Presented by BMORENews and BlackUSA.News, the Summit brings together leaders from government, business, media, education, real estate, and the nonprofit community to answer one important question: How do we create and…
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