(WASHINGTON, DC – April 9, 2026) — Fifteen years ago, a vision took root in the nation’s capital. What started as a modest gathering of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates has since grown into a multi-city movement recognizing thousands of Black entrepreneurs across the country. Now, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards returns to where it all began. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Black Wall Street 15th Anniversary Homecoming — Washington, DC will take place at Busboys and Poets — the very city where the first awards were held. RSVP now! Limited seating:…

In a powerful show of legal and law enforcement support, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and Baltimore County State’s … Watch full video on YouTube

Jones getting endorsements from Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan … Watch full video on YouTube

Arkia Wade is more than a candidate for Baltimore County Council — she is a true community hero. A champion for seniors, youth, … Watch full video on YouTube

In this exclusive interview from Annapolis, BMORENews Publisher Doni Glover sits down with Maryland Delegate N. Scott Phillips … Watch full video on YouTube

BREAKING: Jones Secures Dual State’s Attorney Endorsements in Major Political Power Move (TOWSON – April 8, 2026) — In what could prove to be a defining moment in the race for Baltimore County Executive, Councilman Julian Jones has secured a powerful and potentially game-changing pair of endorsements. On a crisp morning in Towson, Jones announced that he has earned the backing of both Scott D. Shellenberger and Ivan J. Bates—the top prosecutors in Baltimore County and Baltimore City, respectively. In a region where politics and public safety are deeply intertwined, the significance cannot be overstated. A Rare Regional Alignment Endorsements…

More Than 1,200 Graduates Expected; Equal Justice Initiative Founder to Receive Honorary Doctor of Laws (BALTIMORE – April 8, 2026) — Bryan Stevenson, one of the nation’s most influential voices on criminal justice reform and human rights, will deliver the keynote address at Morgan State University’s 149th Spring Commencement, university officials announced. Stevenson, the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), will also receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his decades-long fight for justice, equity, and human dignity. The undergraduate ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. inside W.A.C. Hughes…

Attorney Tanya Baña, Esq., is taking on some of the toughest workplace discrimination cases involving employees at Baltimore … Watch full video on YouTube

BMORENews.com  ·  April 2026  ·  15th Anniversary 15 Years of Excellence: The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards Celebrates a Legacy of Impact Since 2011, a Baltimore-born movement has traveled to nine cities, honored more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, and built something the mainstream economy rarely provides for Black business owners — a room where they belong. They did not wait for permission. No major foundation funded the first ceremony. No national organization sent a directive. In 2011, in Baltimore, a decision was made to do something that sounds almost too simple to be radical: find the people doing extraordinary work…

(BALTIMORE COUNTY – April 7, 2026) — The mission continues. On Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., Black Wall Street WOODLAWN brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders who are building, investing, and creating opportunity across Baltimore County’s west side. First, I have to thank our host, Andre Boyd, for the opportunity to showcase his facility at 6665 Security Boulevard. Alongside his wife, Boyd has invested significant time, money, and energy into creating a space capable of hosting upwards of 200 people—a true asset for the community. A member of the Boyd family basketball legacy—and the brother…