(BALTIMORE – May 3, 2023) – Chad Williams, Executive Director of the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) was all smiles yesterday evening as West Baltimore activists and business owners convened at RMYKS (“re-mix”) in Little Italy. RMYKS is a Black-owned restaurant on Eastern Avenue that features some extremely delightful dishes, including a Mediterranean menu.

WNADA partnered with BMORENews to recognize people who have championed WNADA’s goals and efforts. SEE PICS.

Honorees who received the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award included:

Creating Economic Development Opportunities

April Richardson – Walbrook Mill Food Hall

Rasheed – EMAGE Center Phase II

Tia Richardson

Black Landscaper Alliance – Alex Smith

Sharon Parks and David Carol – Small Black real estate developer support and financing

Charm City Buyers – Educating, supporting, and growth of black entrepreneurs in real estate development

Alex Aaron – WNADA Meet & Greets

Bar 51 – WNADA & Meet & Greets

Housing Achievements

Druid Heights CDC – Baker Street Homes (Regenerating the Rich History of Druid Heights)

Neighborhood Transformation

Drum Health – Family Supportive Services

Public Relations

Doni Glover

Robyne McCullough, Coppin State University

Jasmine Vaughn-Hall, Baltimore Banner

Planning Support

Jordan Extends, CHP/NSPIRE- Comprehensive Plan for West North Avenue

Wes, WSP – Comprehensive Plan for West North Avenue

Evan Taylor, Slalom Consulting

Executive Director Recognition

Erinn and Daphine (Coppin State University) – Administrative Support to WNADA

Danielle, Erika, and Lora (Office of Maryland State Senator Antonio Hayes)- General Support

Gretchen Spell (Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore) – Fiscal Agent Support

Meldon Dickens, Coppin Heights CDC – Partnership Support

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