(BALTIMORE, MD – July 16, 2026) — Some leaders build organizations from the outside. Others strengthen them from within. For more than two decades, Winston Philip has quietly helped nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community partners build the infrastructure, systems, and strategies necessary to create lasting change. It is for that reason that BMORENews and BlackUSA.News are proud to honor Winston Philip with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during The Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in West Baltimore. Philip currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Elev8 Baltimore, where…

(HARLEM, NY – July 16, 2026) – Harlem Inc. and BMORENews.com are proud to announce that Casper R. Lassiter, M.S.W., Campus Director of the Children’s Aid Dunlevy Milbank Center, will receive the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during Black Wall Street Harlem on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Malcolm X Plaza. For more than three decades, Lassiter has dedicated his life to empowering Harlem’s youth, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for future generations. His story is one of perseverance, purpose, and coming full circle. More than 40 years ago, Lassiter first walked through the doors of the Milbank Center—not…

Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards to Honor Community Leadership (HARLEM, N.Y. – July 16, 2026) — Harlem Inc., in conjunction with BMORENews.com, proudly announces Black Wall Street Harlem, a community celebration set for Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Malcolm X Plaza (111th Street & St. Nicholas Avenue) in the heart of Harlem. The outdoor event will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing individuals whose leadership and service continue to strengthen Harlem and Black communities through entrepreneurship, education, media, public service, nonprofit work, and community development. Guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon of food, old school…

(BALTIMORE – July 15, 2026) — Some people spend a lifetime trying to build a name. Sister Sa’Leeah, better known as Slimmyko, built hers simply by being herself. Known throughout West Baltimore’s 21217 community—what many proudly call Zone 17, or Ovawest— Slimmyko has earned a reputation as someone who gives without hesitation, encourages without judgment, and serves without expecting anything in return. “I’m a giver,” she says. “I give all the time. I don’t like receiving anything because I’m a giver. That’s what God asked me to do.” That simple statement explains almost everything you need to know about her.…

(BALTIMORE – July 13, 2026) — BMORENews has officially launched The Monday Mixer, a new weekly networking initiative designed to connect entrepreneurs, business owners, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, media professionals, educators, clergy, and community advocates from across the region. Hosted by BMORENews Publisher Doni Glover, the inaugural 40-minute online gathering brought together leaders representing business, government, media, education, ministry, filmmaking, and community development. “Our mission is simple,” Glover told participants. “Connecting Opportunities. Building Community. Growing the BMORENews Network.” Unlike traditional networking events, The Monday Mixer gives every participant an opportunity to introduce themselves, describe their work, and answer one important…

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(BALTIMORE, MD – July 12, 2026) — Communities become stronger when residents decide that they will not simply accept the status quo. They become stronger when people organize. When neighbors unite. When ordinary citizens become extraordinary advocates. That is why BMORENews and BlackUSA.News are proud to honor Carson Juliette Ward with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during the Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in West Baltimore. Ward represents a new generation of leaders who understand that meaningful change happens when people are informed, engaged, and empowered to shape the future…

(BALTIMORE – July 10, 2026) – We’ve all heard the stories about Baltimore’s vacant houses. We’ve seen the blight. We’ve watched it become the backdrop of television shows, Hollywood movies, and HBO series. For many of us, it isn’t entertainment—it’s home. We know firsthand what abandoned properties, environmental neglect, and decades of disinvestment have done to our neighborhoods. We also know the history. We know about Baltimore’s infamous 1910 residential segregation ordinance, championed by Mayor J. Barry Mahool, a policy that became the blueprint for legalized housing segregation across America. We know about the courageous Black attorneys George McMechen and…

(BALTIMORE, MD – July 9, 2026) — Baltimore County Executive Democratic nominee Julian Jones has confirmed his participation in the Leadership Forum at the Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition, joining three other Democratic nominees for an evening of discussion focused on leadership, public policy, and community progress. Presented by BMORENews and BlackUSA.News, the Summit will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, 1315 Division Street in West Baltimore. Hosted by veteran journalist Doni Glover, the Leadership Forum will bring together four Democratic nominees…

(BALTIMORE, MD – July 9, 2026) — There are moments when you realize the next generation is carrying the torch well. For me, one of those moments came during Sabrina Tapp-Harper’s campaign for Baltimore City Sheriff. Her son, Xavier E. Harper, was everywhere—not seeking attention for himself, but faithfully supporting his mother and her vision. He showed up. He encouraged supporters. He promoted the campaign. And he represented his family with professionalism, dignity, and class. That left an impression. It is one of the reasons BMORENews and BlackUSA.News are proud to honor Xavier E. Harper with the Joe Manns Black…