(BROOKLYN, NY – April 1, 2026) – Nathaniel B. Evans is a Brooklyn native who has lived the criminal justice story from every angle — on the streets, behind the walls, and within the halls of government. With over 15 years of experience navigating and challenging a system that too often fails the communities it claims to serve, Nathaniel brings an unmatched depth of perspective to his work. As a Community Organizer for Justice & Safety for the NYC Public Advocate, Nathaniel has transformed personal experience into powerful public advocacy — bridging the gap between those who have been impacted…

Human rights activist, artist, and organizer recognized for his leadership on justice, reentry, and human dignity (NEW YORK, NY – March 31, 2026) — Black Wall Street CHELSEA will honor Mr. Five Mualimmak, a prominent human rights activist, artist, and organizer whose life’s work has been dedicated to challenging the carceral state and uplifting people directly impacted by incarceration. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 4 to 6 PM at 135 West 20th Street, Suite 302, New York, NY. Born into a legacy of resistance and service as the child of Black Panther Party members,…

(SPARROWS POINT, MD – March 2026) — BMORENews.com continues its celebration of Black enterprise and community with Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT, set for Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the historic Pleasant Yacht Club in Turner Station. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetsparrowspoint.eventbrite.com. Located at Pleasant Yacht Club, the event brings together entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders for an evening rooted in connection, culture, and economic empowerment. Turner Station — one of Baltimore County’s most historic Black communities — provides a fitting backdrop. Known for its legacy of self-reliance, institution-building, and leadership, the area has long embodied the…

(BALTIMORE – March 30, 2026) — Fifteen years. That’s how long it’s been since the first Black Wall Street Awards — then called the Black Capital Awards — launched at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. From day one, Peggy Morris — my sister from another mister — was right there beside me. The United Nations would be our next stop. Back then, I was just beginning to study Tulsa’s Greenwood District. I became a sponge — listening to elders, gathering stories, connecting dots. One man told me about Mound Bayou, Mississippi — a thriving all-Black town founded by freedmen.…

(RANDALLSTOWN, MD – March 26, 2026) — When you talk about building — not just structures, but systems, communities, and long-term wealth — Derrick Burnett is part of that conversation. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 8128 Liberty Road, Burnett will be honored at Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL 2.0, a gathering that continues to spotlight the entrepreneurs and professionals shaping the economic future of Northwest Baltimore County. As President and CEO of AEI-DESIGN BUILD LLC, Burnett represents a rare combination of vision, technical expertise, and execution. Building More Than Structures At AEI-DESIGN BUILD LLC,…

(NEW YORK, NY – March 26, 2026) — The spirit of Black Wall Street lives on through modern entrepreneurs who pair technical mastery with a relentless commitment to excellence. One such leader is Nancy Alers, founder of IMPROOV, a full-service laboratory consulting firm based in New York City. Alers will be honored at Black Wall Street CHELSEA, hosted by The Doni Glover Show, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 4 to 6 PM at 135 West 20th Street, Suite 302. With more than 20 years of experience across hospital, reference, and academic laboratory environments, Alers brings uncommon depth and perspective…

On Her Own Terms: Ambre Anderson Is Exactly Where She’s Supposed to Be Baltimore’s daughter. Howard’s alumna. New York’s leading lady. Black Wall Street CHELSEA Honoree. (NEW YORK, NY – March 22, 2026) – We’ve been covering Ambre Anderson’s career for 15 years. Not casually. Not from a distance.We’ve watched every move — from Baltimore to New York to Los Angeles — and one thing has remained constant: She has always done it her way. And now, we are proud to name her as an honoree of Black Wall Street CHELSEA. Built Different from the Beginning Ambre Anderson was born in…

BLACK WALL STREET MILFORD MILL | BMORENEWS.COM (RANDALLSTOWN, MD – March 22, 2026) — There are events you attend. And then there are events you feel. Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL was the latter. Held at IQ Bar & Grill on Liberty Road — owned by entrepreneur Donovan Murphy — the gathering brought together a room full of builders, believers, and some of Baltimore County’s most engaged community voices. The energy was palpable from the moment you walked in. Prayer opened the program. Positive vibrations filled the space. And for a few powerful hours, Northwest Baltimore County felt exactly like…

Founded in 2011, the award series has recognized more than 3,000 Black entrepreneurs across nine cities — and is not slowing down. (BALTIMORE – March 19, 2026) — What started as a Baltimore celebration of Black entrepreneurship has grown into a national movement. The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, founded by media entrepreneur and journalist Doni Glover in 2011, is proud to announce that 2026 marks its 15th anniversary year — a milestone of perseverance, community, and Black economic power. Over 15 years, the series has honored more than 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders across nine…

Featuring the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards and a Special New York City Taping of The Doni Glover TV Show (NEW YORK, NY – March 15, 2026) — Black Wall Street returns to New York City on April 14 with an intimate gathering in Chelsea, Manhattan, bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders, and institution-builders for an evening of recognition, conversation, and national media exposure. From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Black Wall Street CHELSEA will host the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals who are strengthening communities, supporting entrepreneurship, and building lasting institutions across the country. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetchelsea.eventbrite.com.…