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…

(BALTIMORE – February 14, 2026) – I first heard Mario Armstrong claim to be a sneakerhead years ago. I stored it in the back of my brain. But truth be told, I have always been a sneakerhead, long before the word even existed. It was 1977. I had just gotten a pair of Nike Bruin sneakers. Leather kicks were brand new to us. Before that, it was Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars and Jack Purcells. Other brands tried their hand, but by 1980, I had officially fallen in love with a pair of red suede Pumas. To this day, that love…

(CALIFORNIA, MD) — The 2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, Center Hall (Building 2), located at 44219 Airport Road in California, Maryland. This year’s Southern Maryland edition is dedicated to the memory of Doris Jean Cammack Spencer, the visionary founder, former President, and Chairwoman Emeritus of the Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce (SMMCOC), who passed away on December 30, 2024, at age 84. RSVP to RSVP to blackwallstreetsouthernmd.eventbrite.com A retired federal senior executive, former President of…

(BALTIMORE – February 10, 2026) – Twenty-five years of building a business, building a brand — in Downtown Baltimore. Meticulously coordinated by a most gifted melanated man of a million colors, Benedetto Haberdashery proudly presents men in the region with a dazzling array of menswear. Those seeking a step above go to 119 W. Mulberry Street. The reputation precedes it. You like skins? He’s got skins. You like furs? He’s got them, too. And belts, hats, handkerchiefs, scarves, slacks, blazers, overcoats, and a dazzling display of various in-season suits to fit a customer’s demand. Make no mistake: Kevin Scott is…

Award Recognizes Her Work Building Legacy Through Girls’ Basketball and Youth Empowerment (BALTIMORE – February 4, 2026) – Shantia Murphy, an IT specialist, basketball coach, and founder of Legacy House, will be honored at the 2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards on Thursday at 6 pm at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. The recognition celebrates her multifaceted approach to youth development, combining technology expertise with athletic mentorship and community advocacy. RSVP to donigloverlive.eventbrite.com. Murphy brings a unique blend of technical acumen and community leadership to her work. She holds a Master of Science in Health Systems Management from the…

Award Recognizes Decade of Service to Baltimore’s Youth and Neighborhoods (BALTIMORE – February 4, 2025) – Braxton C. Street, a School Improvement & Grants Specialist for Baltimore City Public Schools and lifelong Baltimore resident, will be recognized at the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards on December 5th at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. The honor celebrates his unwavering commitment to educational equity and community development across Baltimore. RSVP to doniglovelive.eventbrite.com. A proud graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Street has built a career dedicated to advancing opportunities for Baltimore’s youth. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Morehouse…

From Fashion Icons to Tech CEOs, Community Advocates to Political Trailblazers—Baltimore Celebrates Excellence at The Doni Glover Show LIVE Pilot (BALTIMORE – February 4, 2026) – BMORENews.com is proud to announce twelve exceptional entrepreneurs, community leaders, and change-makers who will receive the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award on Thursday, February 5th, at The Doni Glover Show LIVE pilot episode. The Black History Month celebration, taking place at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center from 6-8 PM, honors individuals who embody the entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and community commitment that define Black Wall Street. “This year’s honorees represent the full spectrum of…

(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2025) – When you think about a modern-day sheriff, the visual that probably comes to mind is a man in a greenish-brown uniform, wearing a six-point star on his chest and sporting a beige hat with a stiff brim. Sabrina Tapp-Harper is rewriting that image. This Thursday, we’re honoring Baltimore’s highest-ranking woman in Sheriff’s Office history with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award—and she’s not stopping there. She’s running to become Baltimore City’s next Sheriff. 34 Years of Breaking Barriers Dunbar High School. Coppin State University (Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice). Johns Hopkins (Master’s in Applied…

(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 – 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…