(BALTIMORE – December 20, 2024) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank. RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards include Akio Evans. Who is Akio? Akio Evans is a Baltimore-based filmmaker, wearable art designer, and mixed-media artist known for blending…

(WASHINGTON, DC – December 19, 2024) – As 2024 draws to a close, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support. This year reinforced that BEA’s mission is more important than ever — and that BEA is uniquely positioned to advance progress in the years ahead. We started the year by releasing the BEA Foundation Policy Agenda to Advance Black Work, Wages, and Wealth — a roadmap, informed by experts and research into the lived experiences of Black Americans, of actionable steps for policymakers to drive Black economic prosperity and grow the entire economy. Following the release,  Congressional…

WHAT: Fireside Chat & Fundraising Reception WHEN: Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM WHERE: Mission2Change, 1201 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20036 WHY: On December 16th, President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Chairman Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment to create 100,000 AI and tech jobs across the country. STEM4US! is announcing a plan to use this funding for AI infrastructure and other upgrades for our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  The goal is to help these valuable institutions become AI research hubs, worker retraining centers, and incubators for job creation and violence prevention programs.…

(BALTIMORE – December 19, 2024) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank. RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards include Chrissy M. Thornton. Who is Chrissy? Chrissy M. Thornton serves as the dynamic President and CEO of Associated…

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(BALTIMORE – December 18, 2024) – Chrissy Thornton, President and CEO of Associated Black Charities (ABC), has responded robustly to the media following a recent local media article that inaccurately reported on duplication of a grant approved by the Baltimore City Council for ABC. In her opinion piece, titled “Let’s Leave Healthy Holly in 2024, Shall We?”, Thornton calls attention to the harmful impact of outdated narratives and biased portrayals of Black leadership while highlighting the need for accountability and balance in media coverage. The article, initially framed as a critical exposé, later unceremoniously published a follow-up piece that revealed that its concerns…

(BALTIMORE – December 18, 2024) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank. RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards include Adeyemi Adeduro. Who is Adeyemi? Adeyemi Adeduro…

(BALTIMORE – December 18, 2024) – Be sure to attend the Black Wall Street New Year EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures at 4330 Pimlico Rd. This will be an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This event is presented by BMORENews.com, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Fulton Bank. RSVP to BlackWallStreetSummit2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards include Marci Flournoy. Who is Marci? Sultry songstress…

(BALTIMORE – December 17, 2024) – Welcome to the Black Wall Street NEW YEAR EMPOWERMENT Summit! Join us at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures for an inspiring event filled with workshops, speakers, networking opportunities, and, of course, the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This is your chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights to kickstart your new year with positivity and empowerment. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to grow and thrive in the new year! Event Summary Goals: Celebrate the achievements of the previous year. Provide valuable resources and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs…