(SPARROWS POINT, MD – May 2, 2026) — A true pillar of Turner Station and a lifelong servant leader, Servant Courtney L. Speed will be honored at the upcoming Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT event, recognizing her decades of unwavering commitment to community, family, and legacy. Rooted in faith and guided by the principle that “he that is greatest among you shall be your servant,” Speed has lived a life defined by humility, resilience, and impact. Born in Baltimore and raised between East Baltimore and Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Speed’s early life instilled in her the values of hard work, discipline,…

(BALTIMORE – May 9, 2026) — In a profession where seconds matter and leadership can mean the difference between life and death, Fire Chief Louis Winston has built a career defined by service, discipline, and unwavering commitment to community. On Saturday, May 9, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards—now in its 15th year—will honor Chief Winston at the Black Wall Street Sparrows Point edition, taking place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Yacht Club. Chief Winston currently serves as Fire Chief of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, a role he has held for…

(BALTIMORE – April 29, 2026) – When Bishop John Richard Bryant shows up for your ribbon-cutting, you know you have arrived. But hold on — is that Imam Earl El Amin, too? It sure was, as dozens of fans and supporters — including the young men from Uncle T’s youth program — gathered Sunday afternoon for the 2:30 pm ribbon-cutting at Kevin Scott’s newly-renovated, two-story office building on West Mulberry Street in downtown Baltimore. Senator Antonio Hayes and Downtown Partnership’s Shelonda Stokes were both on hand. Kevin Scott’s Benedetto Haberdashery got the welcome it deserves. For 25 years, Kevin has…

(BALTIMORE – April 26, 2026) — When you talk about the backbone of a city, you’re talking about infrastructure — the unseen systems that make life possible. And in Baltimore, few have done more to build and protect that backbone than Robert Harrington, CEO of R.E. Harrington, widely regarded as the largest minority-owned underground utility company in the region. At Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0, BMORENews.com proudly honors Harrington not just as a businessman, but as a builder of systems, opportunity, and legacy. A LEGACY ROOTED IN BALTIMORE The story of R.E. Harrington begins in 1998, when Robert Harrington, Sr.…

(BALTIMORE – April 26, 2026) — There is an energy swirling in Baltimore right now. A momentum is in motion. And if you’re paying attention—not just to headlines, but to the people, the investments, the leadership, and the wins—you can feel it. This weekend alone made that clear. I watched Chrisean Rock — “Holy Hands” — earn a split decision on YouTube, representing Baltimore with strength and discipline. And in this city, moments like that don’t happen alone. They are shaped by institutions—by people like Calvin Ford and Kenny Ellis—who have built champions from the ground up in West Baltimore. At…

LRW Traffic Systems founder brings Black Wall Street spirit to BENEDETTO 2.0 (BALTIMORE – April 23, 2026) – When Robert Scott-Coples decided to bet on himself, he wasn’t just launching a company. He was making a statement. After more than 16 years working in damage prevention, the Baltimore native walked away from the familiar and founded LRW Traffic Systems, LLC in July 2019. He started with two employees and a mission: provide safe, reliable traffic control solutions — and create real opportunities for people in the community. Fast forward to 2026, and that mission is paying off in a major way.…

(BALTIMORE – April 23, 2025) — As BMORENews.com continues its 15th Anniversary celebration of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, this Sunday’s Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0 will shine a light on leaders whose work is not only impactful — but life-saving. Among them is Vennieth McCormick, CEO of New Life Recovery Center and host of The New Life Recovery TV Show — a man whose mission is rooted in one powerful idea: a new beginning in recovery. A graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and a U.S. Army veteran, McCormick has dedicated his life to helping individuals overcome substance…

(BALTIMORE – April 23, 2026) — As BMORENews.com continues its 15th Anniversary celebration of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, this Sunday’s event in downtown Baltimore represents both progress and appreciation. BMORENews will host Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0 at 119 W. Mulberry Street — the newly redeveloped location of Kevin Scott’s haberdashery. By the way, he is the developer. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., followed by the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards at 3 p.m. The setting itself tells a story. The property, which once operated as a beauty salon, has been completely gutted and…

(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…

(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…