(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 22, 2024) – Come join BMORENews.com at Howard University School of Business for an enlightening event celebrating the national Black Wall Street legacy. Learn about the historic Greenwood district and its impact on Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights from our esteemed speakers. This in-person event will take place at 6th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a powerful movement!
RSVP to https://blackwallstreethowardu.eventbrite.com.
The goal is to celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. To date, BMORENews.com and its partners have recognized over 2,500 Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race in 9 US cities since 2011. The goal is to encourage entrepreneurship beginning in the Black community and to help preserve little-known Black Wall Street history nationally.
Special thanks to Carl Brown, DCSBDC, Rondy Griffin, and the DC Civil Service Commission.
Honorees include:
Dean Harvey, Dean Emeritus
Dean Wilbon, HU School of Business
Dr. Johnny Graham, PNC Director
Walter Swindell, Management Consultant
Professor Jasmine Young, Warner Blavinik Music program
Dr. Robert Singh, Entrepreneur Program
Dr. D.C. Ware, Supply Chain
Sydney Embry, Student
Kery Davis, HU Athletic Director
Coach Kenneth Blakeney, Men’s BBall
Brandon Cheng, Owner of Sole Inspires
Rodericka Applewhaite, Director of Black Media
Rodney Burris, Corporate Trainer
& Mark Spencer, Director of US Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.
Each honoree will receive the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award. In short, BMORENews.com and its partners have hosted these Black Wall Street Awards in 9 major cities since 2011, honoring over 2,500 honorees. The purpose is to celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. To date, we have honored over 2,500 individuals. The goal is to encourage entrepreneurship beginning in the Black community and to help preserve little-known Black Wall Street history.
