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(BALTIMORE – June 23, 2025) – Reserve your spot today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, set for Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.
🎟️ RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com.
This special evening celebrates Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and BMORENews.com’s enduring mission. The program will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a proud BMORENews tradition since 2011 that honors nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and allies across nine major U.S. cities.
Proceeds will support BMORENews’ independent Black media work—including our Emmy-nominated podcast, TV show, and events that uplift Black excellence. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit the Bea Gaddy Family Center, recognizing its unwavering service to the Baltimore community.
Honorees include “Downtown” Kevin Brown.
Kevin Brown is the Owner and Head Chef of Nancy by SNAC, a beloved arts café and culinary hub in Baltimore’s Station North district. Known for blending food, culture, and community, Nancy by SNAC is more than a restaurant—it’s a vibrant gathering space that showcases emerging artists, fosters dialogue, and nourishes the city’s creative spirit. Brown’s vision has made the café a staple for both neighborhood locals and Baltimore’s broader arts community, serving as a gallery, venue, and incubator for cultural innovation.
Before becoming a celebrated cultural entrepreneur, Kevin Brown was widely regarded as one of the finest journalists in Baltimore. During his five-year tenure as Arts & Entertainment Editor at the Baltimore Afro-American Newspaper, Brown shaped cultural discourse with sharp insight, thoughtful coverage, and a deep respect for Black artistry. His editorials and features elevated local creatives and illuminated the intersections of culture, politics, and history. His journalism has also been published in The Baltimore Sun and other regional outlets, earning him recognition as a trusted and influential voice in the city’s media landscape.
A longtime advocate for Black literature and arts, Brown is also the founder of the National James Baldwin Literary Society, and the inaugural recipient of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance’s Cultural Innovator Award. Whether in the newsroom or the kitchen, Kevin Brown continues to serve Baltimore with excellence, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to community.
