JOE MANNS BLACK WALL STREET AWARDS | WOODLAWN | 15TH ANNIVERSARY (WOODLAWN – May 28, 2026) – Some people talk about hustle. Jason McAlpin lives it. Born in Brooklyn to hardworking Trinidadian immigrants who came to this country with nothing but determination and a work ethic that wouldn’t quit, Jason learned early what it means to show up — fully, consistently, and with excellence. That foundation has carried him through more than 20 years behind the bar, from neighborhood pubs to upscale fine dining rooms to high-end catering experiences that demand nothing less than perfection. On Thursday, June 4, 2026,…

JOE MANNS BLACK WALL STREET AWARDS | WOODLAWN | 15TH ANNIVERSARY Founder of the Natural Hair Care Expo continues to champion Black beauty, self-love, and cultural empowerment (WOODLAWN – May 28, 2026) – There are certain queens who, when they move, all you can do is stop and pay homage because you know it’s a queen. Malaika-Tamu Cooper been doin’ it gracefully for years. My ex-wife and daughter used to go to her shop in the Junction. Like another popular Black Wall Street WOODLAWN honoree, Randy Dennis, Malaika has too made a lasting impression on Baltimore and beyond with her…

Serial entrepreneur, Kwe Parker has been a successful entrepreneur for years. Hear his story. How it all got started. Growing up … Watch full video on YouTube

Kweisi’s still got it. If you’re going after the king, bring your lunchbox! Watch full video on YouTube

JOE MANNS BLACK WALL STREET AWARDS | WOODLAWN | 15TH ANNIVERSARY A West Baltimore brother’s journey from addiction to recovery, from struggle to strength (WOODLAWN – May 27, 2026) – Having honored more than 3,000 individuals in nine cities over the past 15 years through the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, I am constantly reminded to remember those individuals who have helped me personally along the road of life. While we often celebrate entrepreneurs and business leaders, I also believe it is important to recognize those pure souls we encounter in life who have remained authentically themselves — people…

A former engineer turned entrepreneur, Tony Randall has been a longtime supporter of BMORENews.com. For nearly 20 years, … Watch full video on YouTube

What is the key to a great outfit? Benedetto is at 119 W Mulberry Street in downtown Baltimore. Watch full video on YouTube

Attorney Bana discusses her advocacy, challenges against Baltimore Gas & Electric. Welcome to Doni Glover Media — Powered … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – May 27, 2026) – This is what I’m talking about when I say we live in a two-tiered system. Dalya Attar is currently facing federal blackmail and extortion charges, along with her brother and a former Baltimore police officer, whom she also allegedly used in her plot to weaponize a sex tape of her former campaign consultant. Reading through the charges really makes me feel like I’m watching the movie Enemy of the State. She should have stepped down as soon as this indictment was made public. Instead, she ran for reelection to the Maryland state Senate. Rather than…

Black Wall Street WASHINGTON, DC Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards — 15th Anniversary Homecoming Washington, D.C. | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM RSVP: blackwallstreetdc.eventbrite.com Ron Busby, Sr.: The National Voice of Black Business Black Wall Street WASHINGTON, DC Honoree | President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some people you meet and quickly forget. And then there are those rare individuals who leave a mark every single time you cross paths. Ron Busby, Sr., is that kind of man. I first met Ron through a mutual friend, the late Mr. Michael Graham — a…