Black wealth, political empowerment and entrepreneurial excellence took center stage as more than 300 people gathered at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. (BALTIMORE – August 5, 2026) — To God be the glory, first and foremost. We opened the Black Wall Street Summit 2026 with prayer, and what followed was one hell of an occasion. At least 300 people packed the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center for an evening of serious conversation, Black political empowerment, entrepreneurship, laughter, recognition and love. People traveled from Washington, D.C., Harford County, Baltimore County and communities throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area to be there. And the…

National Black Business Month edition features The Doni Glover Show live, two powerful panels and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards (BALTIMORE – August 5, 2026) — After weeks of preparation and anticipation, the Black Wall Street Summit is finally here. This special National Black Business Month edition will feature The Doni Glover Show live and the presentation of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards—continuing a tradition that has celebrated Black entrepreneurs, professionals and community servants since 2011. I am particularly excited about the two panel discussions. One panel will include developers and business leaders who understand what…

2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award Honoree (BALTIMORE – August 1, 2026) – Julianna Jones is a dynamic professional whose career brings together insurance, government relations, entrepreneurship and political strategy. A serial entrepreneur with a talent for building effective operations, Julianna knows how to turn vision into action. She combines strong business instincts with strategic communication skills and a genuine commitment to public service. Today, Julianna serves as Operations Director for the campaign of Julian Jones, the Democratic nominee for Baltimore County Executive. In this critical leadership role, she has helped shape the campaign’s strategic direction, operational structure and…

2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award Honoree (BALTIMORE – July 31, 2026) – Every city has its detractors. Every city has people who come into distressed communities looking for profit, attention, notoriety or fame. But every city also has its heroes and sheroes. Donna Brown is one of Baltimore’s. I have known Donna for more than a decade. I remember her during the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death in 2015, when Sandtown-Winchester became the center of national attention. That was when you saw the real heart of Baltimore—the heart of Sandtown, the heart of Upton, the heart of Penn…

2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Honorees Announced (BALTIMORE – July 31, 2026) – I don’t mean to brag, but I have to say it: this cohort of Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award honorees is one of the most genuine, most authentic groups we’ve ever assembled. These are people who love Baltimore — ten toes down. And love, real love, isn’t something you say. Love is a verb. Love is action. Love is doing. Every person on this list is a doer, a standout in their own field. The Honorees When I think of Dr. KSAL and the empire…

Baltimore’s “Dr. KSAL” has built an empire spanning education, performing arts, television, radio and youth development (BALTIMORE — July 31, 2026) — Dr. Kimberly Hawkins-Salley, the Baltimore educator, entrepreneur, media personality and business leader widely known as Dr. KSAL, will be honored at the Black Wall Street Summit 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, 1315 Division Street in West Baltimore. Presented by BMORENews.com, the summit will feature leadership and Black wealth forums, followed by the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. Since 2011, the awards have honored Black entrepreneurs,…

Harlem recognition celebrates more than 30 years of media, advocacy and community leadership (HARLEM, N.Y. — July 27, 2026) — New York State Senator Cordell Cleare, representing the 30th Senate District, presented Baltimore journalist, entrepreneur and BMORENews.com publisher Doni M. Glover with a New York State Senate proclamation on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The surprise presentation took place during a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards ceremony hosted in Harlem by respected community leader Vito Jones and Harlem, Inc. Glover traveled to New York intending to recognize a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, professionals, and community servants. Midway through the ceremony,…

I went to Harlem to honor others. Harlem turned around and honored me. (HARLEM, N.Y. — July 25, 2026) — The good people of Harlem set me up. But I do not mean that in a bad way. I went to New York City, as I have many times before, to present the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. This ceremony was held near St. Nicholas Avenue and West 111th Street in Harlem. I arrived with a list of people to honor. I expected to present the awards, celebrate the honorees, and return home to Baltimore. I had no idea…

Baltimore native rose from youth program participant to congressional chief of staff (BALTIMORE – July 23, 2026) – Ray Conaway’s career is a compelling example of what becomes possible when Baltimore invests in its young people—and those young people return prepared to lead. Conaway, chief of staff to U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, will receive a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during the Black Wall Street Summit on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, located at 1315 Division Street in West Baltimore. Presented by BMORENews.com and its partners, the Joe…

DBU Inc. founder empowers survivors through recovery support, workforce development, violence prevention and community engagement (BALTIMORE – July 23, 2026) – Donna Bruce knows what it means to survive. More importantly, she knows what it means to transform survival into service. Bruce, founder and executive director of DBU Inc., will receive a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during the Black Wall Street Summit on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, located at 1315 Division Street in West Baltimore. Presented by BMORENews.com and its partners, the Joe Manns Black Wall…