Black Wall Street

Former Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby Among Honored Guests (BALTIMORE – February 14, 2026) — There is a corner of Downtown Baltimore where fabric meets faith, where craftsmanship meets conviction, and where a quarter-century of entrepreneurial brilliance has quietly redefined what Black business excellence looks like in this city. That corner belongs to Kevin Scott and his beloved Benedetto Haberdashery. On Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., BMORENews.com will host a very special edition of its signature event, Black Wall Street, honoring the 25th anniversary of Benedetto Haberdashery at its stunning new location: 119 W. Mulberry…

TECH TRAILBLAZER ALEXIS SOLIS EARNS BLACK WALL STREET RECOGNITION

(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2026) – When you manage over $1 billion in government contracts before most people hit mid-career, you’re not just good at what you do—you’re built different. BMORENews.com is proud to announce Alexis Solis as a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award honoree, recognizing her exceptional leadership in technology and business transformation. As CEO of an international consulting firm, Alexis has spent nine years mastering what most executives never figure out: how to deliver mission-critical solutions across federal, state, and local government while maintaining operational excellence. Her expertise in technology strategy and innovation has made her a…

BALTIMORE’S FASHION POWER COUPLE: JODY DAVIS & KEVIN SCOTT

(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2026) – Baltimore’s best-dressed couple? Easily! Not putting anyone down, but these two do it for a living. A lifestyle, even. Simply fashion. New York. Milan. Paris. Wherever they have to go to find the gold standard in couture, they go. And unapologetically so. Jody Davis – Baltimore’s Queen of Fashion, celebrating 15 years of Jody Davis Designs. How time flies when you’re creating timeless elegance. Kevin Scott – The melanated Frank Sinatra, marking 25 years of Benedetto Haberdashery. From 324 Park Avenue to emerging developer, immaculate from head to toe. Every stitch, every step calculated…

JOE MANNS BLACK WALL STREET HONOREE: SHANNY YOUNG – FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE

(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2026) – Some people let their past define them. Shanny Young refused. This Thursday, February 5th, BMORENews will honor Shanteari “Shanny” Young with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award at The Doni Glover Show LIVE pilot episode. Her story isn’t just about resilience—it’s about radical transformation, unwavering accountability, and the audacity to turn the darkest chapter of your life into a blueprint for change. Born and raised in Baltimore, Shanny began her career at 22 years old as a Correctional Officer, serving for over 11 years before transitioning into early childhood education. She went on…

BLACK WALL STREET HONORS STOKEY CANNADY: FROM RESERVOIR HILL TO REDEMPTION

(BALTIMORE – February 1, 2026) – You want to talk about Black History? Let’s talk about redemption. Let’s talk about resilience. Let’s talk about a man who turned his pain into purpose and his past into power. Carlmichael “Stokey” Cannady lives his life by a simple quote once stated by Winston Churchill: “Never, never, never give up.” Seen as not just a philosophy for his life but a motivating drive for success, Carmichael Cannady, or “Stokey,” is a man who has beaten the odds and stereotypes of society to show himself to be dauntless, resilient, and victorious in overcoming defeat.…

The Doni Glover Show LIVE Pilot + Black Wall Street Awards | Kevin Scott Among Honorees

(BALTIMORE – February 1, 2026) – BMORENews is excited to announce the pilot episode of The Doni Glover Show LIVE, broadcasting from the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. RSVP here: donigloverlive.eventbrite.com The live broadcast will feature an impressive lineup of guests, including Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones, Alexandria Warrick-Adams of Elev8 Baltimore, Edwin Avent of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, and Alexis Solis. Both Jones and Solis are currently seeking elected office, and we look forward to hearing their visions for the community. The show will conclude with a special…

BMORENews Announces Pilot Episode of The Doni Glover Show LIVE

(BALTIMORE – January 28, 2026) – BMORENews is excited to announce the pilot episode of The Doni Glover Show LIVE, broadcasting from the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center on Thursday, February 6, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. RSVP here. The live broadcast will feature an impressive lineup of guests, including Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones, Alexandria Warrick-Adams of Elev8 Baltimore, Edwin Avent of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, and Alexis Solis. Both Jones and Solis are currently seeking elected office, and we look forward to hearing their visions for the community. The show will conclude with a special fashion…

From 93 to 11: Black Wall Street Summit Kicks Off 2026 With Faith and Hustle (SEE PICS)

(BALTIMORE – January 5, 2026) – To God be the glory for the great things He has done. To God be the glory for the great things He has done, including allowing us to have Saturday’s Black Wall Street NEW YEAR Summit at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center. We thank God because nothing is possible without Him. The weather was perfect. The spirit was right because we began – as always – with an ecumenical prayer. My daddy said to always thank the Lord. And from there, we set off for a 4-hour journey into the lives and souls of…

Baltimore’s Youth Entrepreneurs & Basketball Legacy Take Center Stage at Black Wall Street New Year Summit This Saturday

(BALTIMORE – January 1, 2026) — While the nightly news too often reduces our young people to headlines of harm, this Saturday’s Black Wall Street New Year Summit offers a powerful counter-narrative — one rooted in excellence, discipline, creativity, and legacy. This year’s Summit proudly uplifts nine youth entrepreneurs whose work, vision, and initiative speak louder than any stereotype: Youth HonoreesMackenzie Olivia, Skylar Dandridge, David Dandridge III, Donovan Dandridge, Ayodele Oni, Raheem Pierce, Damani Taylor, Jernie Key, and Dream Thompson. “We are so very, very proud of our youth entrepreneurs,” said Doni Glover, founder of the Joe Manns Black Wall…

They’re Supposed to Be Here: Celebrating DSD Concessions Youth at Black Wall Street Summit

Six Young Entrepreneurs Proving Excellence is the Norm, Not the Exception (BALTIMORE – December 27, 2025) – The narrative is tired. Turn on the news, scroll social media, and you’d think our youth are lost. That’s a lie told so often it becomes background noise. But walk up to a DSD Concessions stand and meet Damani Taylor. Fifth grade. Makes snowballs with pride. Member of the Black Excellence Club, Kindness Club, Student Band, Soccer team, and School Safety Patrol Officer. Multiple school awards for being respectful, responsible, creating safe environments so others can learn. Damani doesn’t just work – she…

Black Wall Street Summit to Honor Cloverdale Basketball Legends

Six West Baltimore Icons Recognized for Decades of Service Creating Safe Space for Youth (BALTIMORE – December 27, 2025) – The Black Wall Street NEW YEAR Summit will honor six Cloverdale Basketball legends whose volunteer service spans decades of creating and maintaining a safe space for West Baltimore youth. Dr. Warren C. Hayman (Chair), Earl “Rocky” Garner (President), Walter Leslie (Vice President), William “Mr. Bill” Harris (Treasurer), John Chase (Secretary), and Dale Fauntleroy, Sgt. at Arms, will be recognized at the January 3rd, 2026 summit at Downtown Cultural Arts Center. At 93 years old, Dr. Hayman – a Coppin State…