(BALTIMORE – December 25, 2024) – Welcome to the Black Wall Street NEW YEAR EMPOWERMENT Summit! Join us at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures for an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights to kickstart your new year with positivity and empowerment. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to grow and thrive in the new year!
Event Summary
Goals:
- Celebrate the achievements of the previous year.
- Provide valuable resources and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and community leaders.
- Inspire action and foster collaboration to drive economic empowerment and community growth in the new year.
Highlights:
- Panel Discussion: Community Economic Development
- Moderator: Diane Bell-McKoy
- Panelists: Charlyn Nater (Baltimore Main Streets), Yolanda Jiggets (Park Heights Renaissance), Renny Bass (KIOBA), Rasheed Azziz (Citywide Youth Development), and Jacqui Cummings (Notre Maison)
- Workshop: JOURNAPRENEUR
- Facilitator: Carl Brown
- Presenters:
- Ericka Alston-Buck (Social Media)
- Doni Glover (Marketing)
- Robert Dashiell, Esq. (Business Law)
- Jim Peterson (Banking)
- Omar Muhammad (EDAC/Resources)
- Dr. Leroy McKenzie (Book Publishing)
- Kenneth W. Morris, CPA
- Gail Moody, State Farm Insurance
- Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award Ceremony
- Recognizing individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact in their communities, setting a standard of excellence for 2024.
- Keynote Speaker: Chad Williams, WNADA – “Reinvesting in Maryland’s Moment and Baltimore’s Time for Economic Empowerment”
- Special Remarks: Doni Glover, Publisher of BMORENews.com and Author of Journapreneur
- Panel Discussion: Regional Economic Development
- Moderator: Ricky Smith
- Panelists: Dr. Tyrone Taborn (STEM CITY USA), Dewan Clayborn (Central MD Chamber), Sen. Antonio Hayes (MD General Assembly), Delegate N. Scott Phillips, Esq., and Michael Haynie (MD Hospitality Training)
- Initiative Launch: Black Wall Street Youth Initiative
- Program Highlights:
- Establish youth bank accounts
- Draft logo designs
- Create business cards
- Host a pitch competition
- Support business registration through the State of Maryland Office of Assessment and Taxation
- Program Highlights:
The event emphasizes celebrating achievements, equipping entrepreneurs and community leaders with actionable tools, and launching initiatives that will empower the next generation.
This event is our gift to the community. Therefore, there is no charge. It is our way of giving back.Â
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