Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards to Honor Community Leadership (HARLEM, N.Y. – July 16, 2026) — Harlem Inc., in conjunction with BMORENews.com, proudly announces Black Wall Street Harlem, a community celebration set for Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Malcolm X Plaza (111th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue) in the heart of Harlem. The outdoor event will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing individuals whose leadership and service continue to strengthen Harlem and Black communities through entrepreneurship, education, media, public service, nonprofit work, and community development. Guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon of food, old school…

(BALTIMORE – July 16, 2026) — The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has opened a 30-day public comment period on a proposed drone initiative designed to strengthen neighborhood revitalization, improve property inspections, and enhance the delivery of city services. Known as the Bird’s Eye View (BEV) Program, the initiative would incorporate drone technology into DHCD’s work to assist with property inspections, redevelopment planning, documentation, and community improvement efforts. According to the department, the technology is intended to help staff collect more accurate information, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase worker safety while supporting Baltimore’s ongoing efforts…

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(BALTIMORE – July 15, 2026) — Some people spend a lifetime trying to build a name. Sister Sa’Leeah, better known as Slimmyko, built hers simply by being herself. Known throughout West Baltimore’s 21217 community—what many proudly call Zone 17, or Ovawest— Slimmyko has earned a reputation as someone who gives without hesitation, encourages without judgment, and serves without expecting anything in return. “I’m a giver,” she says. “I give all the time. I don’t like receiving anything because I’m a giver. That’s what God asked me to do.” That simple statement explains almost everything you need to know about her.…

(EASTSIDE POET GARDEN – July 14, 2026) – When people think about Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, they think about championships. They think about politicians, military leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, judges, doctors, and Hall of Fame athletes. And they should. But there’s another side of Dunbar that deserves just as much recognition—the side built on service, on community, on the understanding that leadership isn’t measured only by titles or trophies, but by how many lives you touch along the way. There are people who are the salt of the earth. People who understand people, and understand how to bring people together.…

(BALTIMORE – July 14, 2026) – When I first walked through the doors of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, it only took one speech from then-Principal Julia B. Woodland for me to understand what it meant to be a Dunbar Poet. I cannot recite her words today. But I will never forget the spirit. She spoke life into us. She challenged us to pursue excellence, to embrace discipline, and to understand that hard work was not optional—it was expected. At Dunbar, excellence wasn’t just encouraged. It was demanded. And if you know anything about Dunbar athletics, you know exactly what…

(BALTIMORE – July 13, 2026) — BMORENews has officially launched The Monday Mixer, a new weekly networking initiative designed to connect entrepreneurs, business owners, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, media professionals, educators, clergy, and community advocates from across the region. Hosted by BMORENews Publisher Doni Glover, the inaugural 40-minute online gathering brought together leaders representing business, government, media, education, ministry, filmmaking, and community development. “Our mission is simple,” Glover told participants. “Connecting Opportunities. Building Community. Growing the BMORENews Network.” Unlike traditional networking events, The Monday Mixer gives every participant an opportunity to introduce themselves, describe their work, and answer one important…

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