Passing of Mrs. Margaret L. Jones

(RANDALLSTOWN – February 12, 2026) – It is with deep regret and profound sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Mrs. Margaret…

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Par’ris D. Rose to be Recognized at Black Wall Street BLK SWAN, Oct. 9th

(BALTIMORE – September 30, 2024) – The next BMORENews.com event is Black Wall Street BLK SWAN, set for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Blk Swan at 1302 Fleet Street in East Harbor. As always, the event will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, where we celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. To date, BMORENews.com and its partners have honored over 2,700 individuals in 9 major US cities, including New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Richmond, Atlanta, New Orleans, Birmingham, Las Vegas, and Tulsa. RSVP…

Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Demolition Activities

By Nikia Mack, Outreach Specialist, Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (BALTIMORE – September 30, 2024) – As a community leader in an area adjacent to Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, we want to share some information with you regarding the upcoming demolition of the 920 W. North Avenue property. Weather permitting, we are scheduled to begin demolition of the structure on or about October 7, 2024, with a projected completion by month’s end. As we approach the date of demolition, site preparation work will continue, including placing dumpsters to assist with debris removal and removing a tree on the property. These activities will…

The Glover Report: Who Will Lead?

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – September 30, 2023) – There’s a reason many people still reflect on the accomplishments of Washington, D.C.’s “Mayor for Life,” Marion Barry. He was first the jobs man. He helped people get gainful employment long before he entered the political realm. When he finally got into politics, he had a long track record of serving the people. So, helping to create new Black millionaires merely continued his career-long efforts to help empower the Black community. Atlanta had Mayor Maynard Jackson. Many reflect on how he ensured that Black businesses got a piece of the…

PHILLY: Empowering Black-Owned Businesses: AACC Backs 76ers’ Market East Arena Project

(PHILADELPHIA – September 30, 2024) – Dear Members of the African American Chamber of Commerce, We are pleased to acknowledge the recent announcement by the Mayor of Philadelphia, affirming her support for the Philadelphia 76ers’ project to build a new arena at Market East. From the inception of this initiative, we have been steadfast in our support, recognizing the immense potential it holds for advancing Black economic opportunities in our city. The project’s commitment to a 40% participation rate across Black-owned concessionaires and other business opportunities is vital to equitable growth and prosperity across the region. We greatly appreciate Mayor Parker’s…

Ron Johnson was Announced as the 39th Black Engineer of the Year

(BALTIMORE – September 29, 2024) – Career Communications Group is proud to announce that Ron Johnson, Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been nominated for the prestigious Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) at the 39th Annual BEYA STEM DTX Conference. This highly anticipated event will occur in Baltimore, Maryland, in February 2025, recognizing Johnson’s extraordinary career and leadership in engineering, public service, and higher education. Johnson’s career has spanned more than three decades, during which he has demonstrated a profound commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation. His…

Honorees Announced for Black Wall Street BLK SWAN, Oct. 9th (6-8 pm)

(BALTIMORE – September 29, 2024) – Make sure you reserve your spot for the next BMORENews.com event, Black Wall Street BLK SWAN, scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm at BLK SWAN, located at 1302 Fleet Street. RSVP to BlackWallStreetBLKSWAN.eventbrite.com. We celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. To date, BMORENews and its partners have recognized over 2,700 honorees in 9 major US cities since 2011. The goals are to help preserve Black Wall Street history nationally and to help inspire entrepreneurship as a viable option, beginning…