(BALTIMORE – December 5, 2024)—Be sure to RSVP for BMORENews.com’s Black Wall Street SOIREE, our annual fundraiser to support our Joe Manns Black Wall Street initiative, on Thursday, December 5, 2024 (6 to 9 pm) at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center at 401 N. Howard Street.
RSVP to https://blackwallstreetsoiree.eventbrite.com/.
As always, the event will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, where we celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race.
Honorees will include Angela L. James, Donata D. Mooring, and Mary Murrill of Sisters4Sisters Network, Inc.
Angela L. James
Angela L. James, a native of Annapolis, Maryland, grew up with two brothers and a sister, achieving notable accomplishments from a young age. She was the first Black majorette at Annapolis High School and a soloist in her church choir. These early passions continued at Morgan State University, where she joined the marching band as a majorette.
Angela’s most cherished accomplishment is being a proud mother to two daughters—one through birth and the other through adoption—embodying her nurturing and compassionate nature. With a remarkable 45-year tenure at Johns Hopkins University as an Academic Program Coordinator, Angela has also dedicated herself to community service. Her contributions to the Martin Luther King Service Community reflect her commitment to Dr. King’s values of equality and service.
Currently a member of the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) at Johns Hopkins, Angela works tirelessly to promote unity, advocacy, and professional development. Known as the “Worker Bee” for her behind-the-scenes involvement, she is always ready to lend a hand where needed.
A proud member of Sisters 4 Sisters Network, Inc., Angela exemplifies the motto of “Women Helping Women to Connect.” As part of the Education and Mentoring Committee, she mentors women and helps lay the foundation for future generations. Her hobbies, including gardening and home decorating, reflect her creativity and appreciation for beauty. Angela’s legacy is one of service, empowerment, and mentorship.
Donata D. Mooring
Donata D. Mooring is a Certified Sleep Science Coach, Stress Management Coach, Holistic Life Coach, and seasoned entrepreneur with a mission to transform lives for better health and wealth. Guided by her “3 C’s of Sleep”—Change, Courage, and Commitment—Donata encourages her clients to prioritize rest as a cornerstone of success and well-being.
Through compassionate coaching, wellness products, and transformative programs, Donata helps individuals view sleep as the gateway to balance, purpose, and prosperity. A dedicated member of Sisters 4 Sisters Network, Inc., she actively supports the organization’s annual Youth Summit and Scholarship Expo at the Set the Captives Free Outreach Center in Baltimore County.
Donata’s heartfelt mission to inspire positive change and empower individuals to thrive in every area of life drives her commitment to service and transformation.
Mary Murrill
Mary Murrill is a dynamic entrepreneur, leader, and advocate for empowerment. As the owner of Rescue Me Virtually, a web design and digital marketing agency, she has spent over 15 years helping small business owners establish their online presence.
In her roles as Director of Digital Strategy and Operational Efficiency for LLD Scholars and Sisters 4 Sisters Network, Inc., Mary co-facilitated a scholarship fair at the Set the Captives Free Outreach Center, impacting 311 students and generating $16.4 million in scholarship offers.
Mary is also the new Board President of Equipment Connections for Children, a nonprofit connecting families of children with disabilities to adaptive equipment, where she helped raise over $10,000. Additionally, as Vice President of the Maryland Capital Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), she leads initiatives that foster professional and personal growth for women in business.
With a commitment to service, innovation, and leadership, Mary Murrill continues to make a profound impact on her community and beyond.
