(BALTIMORE – October 31, 2025) – BMORENews.com proudly presents the Black Wall Street NEW BALTIMORE — a dynamic celebration of Black excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and community leadership on Thursday, November 6, 2025 (6 pm-8 pm) at Coppin State University’s College of Business. As tradition holds, the centerpiece of the event will be the prestigious Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring trailblazers who are making meaningful impact in their industries and communities.

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Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 2,900 leaders across 9 U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. This year, we’re excited to expand that legacy with the debut of the Black Wall Street Youth Awards — a new initiative designed to uplift and showcase the rising generation of Black changemakers, visionaries, and future business leaders.

Honorees include Joe Haskins.

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Joseph Haskins, Jr.

Chairman and Co-Founder
The Harbor Bank of Maryland

Joseph Haskins, Jr. is the esteemed Co-founder and Chairman of The Harbor Bank of Maryland. His illustrious career began as a Management Trainee and Loan Officer at JP Morgan Chase in New York (formerly Chemical Bank) and Wachovia Bank (then Midlantic National Bank) in New Jersey. He also served as Vice President for Business and Finance at Coppin State University and managed investment portfolios at Wachovia Securities (formerly Prudential Securities) before joining The Harbor Bank of Maryland over 40 years ago.

Mr. Haskins has made significant contributions to Maryland’s development. He served on Maryland’s Cybersecurity Council and was the founding Chairman of East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI), a transformative community development project encompassing over 88 acres of housing and a Science/Biotech Park. His leadership extends to various prestigious boards, including Baltimore Gas & Electric (an Exelon Company) and The Security Title Company. Additionally, he chaired the Commission of Business and Economic Development for the State of Maryland and served on the boards of CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Morgan State University Business School, and Associated Black Charities. His expertise has been sought on transition committees and commissions for six Maryland Governors, three Baltimore Mayors, and the Maryland Comptroller of the Treasury.

Mr. Haskins has been honored with numerous accolades, including Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Pride of Baltimore Person of the Year, and induction into the Baltimore Sun Civic Hall of Fame and The Daily Record’s Influential Marylanders. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Morgan State University, an M.B.A. in Finance from New York University (Stern), a Master of Liberal Arts in Economics from Johns Hopkins University, and a Banking Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.

Professional Experience

Chairman
Harbor Bankshares Corporation & Subsidiaries
September 1982 – Present

President & CEO
The Harbor Bank of Maryland
September 1982 – April 2023

Investment Broker
Wells Fargo Advisors
1981 – 1982

Vice President, Business & Finance
Coppin State University
1976 – 1981

Loan Officer
Wells Fargo
1974 – 1975

Loan Officer & Administrative Officer
JP Morgan Chase (formerly Chemical Bank)
1971 – 1974

Board Participation

Current

• Chairman – Harbor Bankshares Corporation & The Harbor Bank of Maryland

• Board Member – The Security Title Guarantee Corporation of Baltimore

Former

• Chairman – East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI)

• Chairman – Maryland Economic Development Commission

• Chairman – Morgan State University Business School Advisory Board

• Chairman – Associated Black Charities

• Chairman – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Maryland

• Vice Chairman – West Side Renaissance

• Vice Chairman – Greater Baltimore Committee

• Board Member – Baltimore Gas & Electric Company (BGE), an Exelon Company

• Board Member – CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Board Member – Independent Community Bankers of America

• Board Member – National Bankers Association

• Board Member – Maryland Bankers Association

Education

• Banking Certificate, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1987)

• M.L.A. in Economics, Johns Hopkins University (1979)

• M.B.A. in Finance, New York University (1975)

• B.A. in Economics, Morgan State University (1971)

Memberships & Affiliations (Past and Present)

• Maryland Cybersecurity Council

• Maryland Bankers Association

• Maryland Association of Urban Bankers

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• National Bankers Association

• American Bankers Association

• The Baltimore Marketing Association

• President’s Roundtable

• The Greater Baltimore Committee

Awards and Honors (Selected)

• 2025 – Baltimore Business Journal (BBJ) CEO of the Year

• 2025 – Baltimore’s Who’s Who in Black

• 2025 – Black History Hero – MWMCA

• 2019 – ACBC Influencers in Finance Award

• 2018 – Baltimore Sun Business & Civic Hall of Fame

• 2018 – Baltimore Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Award

• 2018 – Outstanding Capital Access Lender within the Minority Business Community

• 2018 – Bridging the Gap Achievement Award

• 2017 – Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation/George L. Russell, Sr. Legacy Award

• 2016 – Morgan State/Howard L. Cornish Alumni Association Drum Major Award

• 2015 – Presidents Roundtable Anthony Overton Entrepreneur Trailblazer Award

• 2015 – Greater Baltimore Committee Mayor’s Business Recognition Award

• 2015 – Baltimore Mayor’s Inaugural Minority & Women-Owned Outstanding Business Award

• 2015 – Cadillac Standard of Living Award

• 2011 – Black Professional Men (BPM) Ray of Hope Award

• 2011 – Coalition African American Network Service Award

• 2009 – Urban Financial Services Coalition Gold Partner Appreciation Award

• 2007 – Baltimore Chamber of Commerce – Deconstructing Glass Ceilings Award

• 2007 – Pride of Baltimore – The PRIDE Person of the Year

• 2007 – Influential Marylanders (The Daily Record)

• 2006 – Baltimore Power 50 (Baltimore Magazine)

• 2005 – Bridging the Gap (Greater Baltimore Committee)

• 1999 – Mayor’s Business Recognition Award

• 1998–2008 – B.E. 100 Magazine – Top 10 Financial Institutions

• 1997 – Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year Award

• 1995 – Phoenix Award – National Bankers Association

• 1993 – Business Excellence Award, Prince George’s County

• 1991 – Black Outstanding Marylander

• 1989 – SBA Financial Advocate of the Year – State of Maryland and Mid-Atlantic Region

Public Service and Advisory Roles

Transition Committee Service:

• Maryland Governor Larry Hogan

• Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley

• Maryland Governor Parris N. Glendening

• Maryland Comptroller William Donald Schaefer

• Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley

• State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby

Other Committee Service:

• Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon

• Baltimore Mayor Jack Young

Publications

• 2024 – The Harbor Bank of Maryland Story: Banking in the Black (Co-Author)