(BALTIMORE – December 27, 2025) – The person taking the picture is Josh, the son of Joe Manns. Joe Manns is no longer with us physically, but his spirit stands strong – I tell ya! It was Leamon Best, a blind man, who led me to Joe. Leamon would come on our WOLB 1010 AM Tuesday morning show on Radio One Baltimore for years. He’d bring talent who’d sing. You see, Leamon hosted these talent shows that gave many people of all ages an opportunity to perform. Little Ashley – well, she’s a grown woman now – but she was…

Young Designer Brings Handmade Accessories Brand to January 3rd Summit (BALTIMORE – December 22, 2025) – Mackenzie, the 11-year-old founder of Mackenzie Olivia & Co., will be honored at the second annual Black Wall Street Youth Awards during the Black Wall Street New Year Summit 2026 on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The young entrepreneur has built a thriving handmade accessories business, designing and creating scrunchies, bows, and tote bags, along with custom pieces that showcase her creative vision and business acumen. Mackenzie recently showcased her business at the Acton Children’s Business Fair in November 2024 and is currently working on…

Economic Inclusion Evangelist to Address Entrepreneurs at January 3rd Event Honoring Maggie Lena Walker (BALTIMORE – December 22, 2025) – Towanda R. Livingston, Director of Supplier Development & Engagement at Constellation Energy, will deliver the closing message at the Black Wall Street NEW YEAR Summit 2026 on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The summit, presented by BMORENews.com, will honor the legacy of Maggie Lena Walker, America’s first female bank president, and celebrate Black entrepreneurship entering the new year. Livingston brings nearly three decades of transformative leadership in economic inclusion to the event’s closing session, providing attendees with strategic insights on building…

Ernie Graham Baltimore Basketball Legend | Lake Clifton & Dunbar High Schools | University of Maryland (BALTIMORE – December 21, 2025) – Ernie Graham stands as one of the greatest basketball talents Baltimore has ever produced—a towering figure whose journey from the playgrounds of East Baltimore to the rafters of the University of Maryland embodies both the heights of athletic excellence and the power of redemption. Growing up in the North Avenue/Greenmount Avenue corridor as the second-oldest of five children, Graham found his calling on the basketball court at age 12, playing in the CYO program at St. Ann’s Catholic…

Morgan State Hall of Famer Honored for Athletic Excellence, Business Leadership & Community Impact (BALTIMORE – December 21, 2025) – BMORENews announces that Corin “Tiny” Adams will receive the prestigious Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award at the Black Wall Street Summit on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Adams was nominated by Dr. Warren Hayman, the 93-year-old former Coppin State Basketball Hall of Famer who was himself recently honored at Black Wall Street NEW BALTIMORE this fall alongside Joe Haskins, Founder of Harbor Bank of Maryland. Adams will be celebrated alongside other Baltimore basketball legends, including Ernie Graham, as part of the…

Black Women in Leadership: Honoring Maggie Lena Walker’s Legacy (BALTIMORE – December 19, 2025) – In 1903, Maggie Lena Walker became the first Black woman to charter a bank in the United States. She didn’t wait for permission. She didn’t ask for a seat at the table. She built the table. 123 years later, her daughters continue that tradition across Greater Baltimore. They negotiate multi-million dollar deals. Lead institutions that transform communities. Create solutions in boardrooms and laboratories. Overcome obstacles that would crush lesser spirits. Black women remain the most educated demographic in America while simultaneously facing the highest rates…

Starting 2026 off RIGHT! 🎉 Join us for the Black Wall Street New Year Summit: In Honor of Maggie Lena Walker (BALTIMORE – December 21, 2025) – In 1903, Maggie Lena Walker became the first African American woman to charter a bank in the United States. Over 120 years later, Black women continue to lead, innovate, and build wealth in their communities. This summit celebrates that legacy—and builds the next generation of entrepreneurs. 📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026 🕙 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 Downtown Cultural Arts Center 401 N. Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 We’re gathering at the…

(BALTIMORE – December 13, 2025) – On an early December evening, the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum provided an inspiring backdrop as guests gathered to celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of BMORENews.com. The event drew supporters from across the region – from as far as DC (thank you, Beverly Smith of Momma’s Safe Haven), Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, and throughout Baltimore County. Liberty Road/Northwest Baltimore County remained well-represented with longtime supporters including Senator Ben Brooks and Councilman Julian Jones, who is poised to make history in June as the first Black person to hold the top seat. Senators Antonio Hayes…

(BALTIMORE — November 29, 2025) — Mark your calendars! BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP today at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A hallmark of Baltimore’s Black business and media community, the annual celebration spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals whose leadership and service uplift their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Honorees include Sherida M. Santiago. Sherida M. Santiago is a trusted business professor, Organization Development Practitioner, and advocate for transformational leadership.…

Starting 2026 off RIGHT! 🎉 Join us for the Black Wall Street New Year Summit: In Honor of Maggie Lena Walker ft. Mob The Block In 1903, Maggie Lena Walker became the first African American woman to charter a bank in the United States. Over 120 years later, Black women continue to lead, innovate, and build wealth in their communities. This summit celebrates that legacy! We’re gathering at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center, operated for nearly 15 years by Renny Bass – our 2025 Co-Man of the Year. For a decade and a half, Renny has provided arts and entertainment…