(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
