Discover the intrinsic human quality of love, a divine blessing woven into our fabric. We explore how this powerful spirit, an aspect … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – April 21, 2026) — A new chapter is underway for AFSCME Local 44 as newly elected President Stancil McNair invites union members, community leaders, and residents to its first-ever public town hall this Friday in Northeast Baltimore. The event will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. Local 44, one of the largest units of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), represents nearly 10,000 workers—primarily blue-collar employees across Baltimore’s Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, Department of General Services, Recreation and Parks,…

(BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) — When we talk about Black Wall Street, we’re talking about more than business ownership. We’re talking about the full liberation of Black people — economically, educationally, and spiritually. Dr. Mark Cornelius Booker embodies that vision in real time. He is a social scientist, an educator, a former commissioner — and a man who walks into prisons not to punish, but to teach. That work alone deserves our deepest respect. Dr. Booker currently serves as a lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Delaware State University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate students…

This is my ace in NYC, Mr. Vic. He helps people coming home from prison, and he advocates for those behind the walls. For about … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) — Some build careers. Others build institutions. Dr. Frederick W. Oliver has spent more than half a century doing both. A distinguished physicist, educator, and mentor, Dr. Oliver’s legacy is deeply rooted in academic excellence and the advancement of Black scientists. His journey began at Morgan State University (then Morgan State College), where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 1962. He would go on to earn both a Master of Science degree in Physics (1965) and a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics (1972) from Howard University. Dr. Oliver joined the faculty…

(BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) — For Jade Johnson, service isn’t a profession — it’s a lifelong mission. At 43, Johnson has built a career rooted in advocacy, healing, and equity. As a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and entrepreneur, she has dedicated her life to supporting some of the most marginalized and underrepresented members of our community. That unwavering commitment makes her a fitting honoree at the 2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, Sparrows Point Edition. A proud graduate of Morgan State University, Johnson earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and her Master of Social…

The Historic East Baltimore high school, Paul Laurence Dunbar, was the primary focus of the Annual Bull & Oyster Roast. Watch full video on YouTube

Local students participated in a mock trial at the center today to highlight critical civil rights issues during the era of Thurgood … Watch full video on YouTube

HONOREE FEATURE BMORENews.com | Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0 Larry D. Brown, Jr.: Baltimore Born, Community Built, Faith Driven (BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) – Larry D. Brown, Jr. is the kind of leader who didn’t leave Baltimore to find opportunity—he stayed and helped create it. A proud product of the city, Larry graduated from Baltimore City College High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Management Science from Coppin State University. He later pursued a master’s degree in Divinity and Pastoral Counseling—blending professional expertise with a deep spiritual foundation that continues to guide his work. For more than…

Danise Jones Dorsey Is Fighting Poverty, Building Wealth, and Demanding Justice for Black Baltimore (BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) – If you want to understand what community leadership looks like in practice — not in theory, not in a mission statement, but in the trenches — look no further than Danise Jones Dorsey. A dedicated anti-poverty activist, nonprofit governance expert, and community development strategist, Danise has spent her career doing what most people only talk about: dismantling the systemic barriers that keep Black families locked out of wealth, homeownership, and economic mobility. Her own words say it best: “My professional…