Black Wall Street

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…

Foundations of Black Wall Street, Vol. 2: Marion Barry’s Legacy Lives Through Momma’s Safe Haven in Southeast D.C.

(SOUTHEAST, D.C. – July 8, 2026) – Every day, the world’s attention turns to Washington. Television cameras point toward the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the monuments that symbolize American power. Presidents make speeches. Congress debates legislation. Diplomats negotiate. Decisions made in Washington ripple across the globe. Yet on a recent summer morning, some of the most important work in the nation’s capital wasn’t taking place inside one of those marble buildings. It was happening on a sidewalk in Southeast D.C. A line of beautiful Black children walked two by two toward a neighborhood park, laughing,…

Foundations of Black Wall Street, Vol. 1: The Father of Harlem: Why Every Visitor to Harlem Should Know the Name Philip A. Payton Jr.

(HARLEM, NY – July 8, 2026) – Our history is significant. There are countless stories of melanated people in America that remain untold—from inventions and scientific breakthroughs to medicine, music, art, education, business, and real estate. Time and again, Black Americans have shattered glass ceilings erected by systems rooted in white supremacy, creating institutions and opportunities that transformed not only our communities but the nation itself. When it comes to real estate, however, there is one name that deserves far greater recognition. You cannot begin to tell the story of Harlem—what it has meant to Black America, what it has…

Black Wall Street Harlem Returns July 25, Strengthening the Historic New York-Baltimore Connection

Harlem Inc. and BMORENews.com to Present the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award (HARLEM, N.Y. – July 8, 2026) — Every conversation has the power to deepen understanding. A lengthy conversation this week with Harlem’s community leader Vito Jones did exactly that. What began as a discussion about the upcoming Black Wall Street Harlem celebration quickly became a master class on the people whose lives have helped define modern Harlem. It also reinforced why Black Wall Street Harlem, scheduled for Saturday, July 25, is much more than another community event. It is a celebration of legacy, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the people…

Save the Date: Black Wall Street Harlem Returns July 25

Harlem Inc. and BMORENews.com Present Black Wall Street Harlem Featuring the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award (HARLEM, N.Y. – July 7, 2026) — Harlem Inc., in conjunction with BMORENews.com, proudly announces the return of Black Wall Street Harlem on Saturday, July 25, celebrating entrepreneurship, leadership, and community excellence in one of America’s most historic Black neighborhoods. The event will feature the prestigious Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award, recognizing individuals whose commitment to economic empowerment, business development, and community leadership reflects the enduring spirit of Black Wall Street. Special thanks to Vito Jones for his continued support and partnership…

Black Wall Street Summit Returns to Baltimore for National Black Business Month

The Doni Glover Show LIVE, Public Policy, Black Wealth & the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards Take Center Stage (BALTIMORE – July 5, 2026) — National Black Business Month provides the perfect backdrop for one of Baltimore’s signature gatherings celebrating Black excellence in business, leadership, entrepreneurship, and public service. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, BMORENews.com and BlackUSA.News will present the Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition, an evening featuring The Doni Glover Show LIVE, two timely public forums, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. Held at the historic Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center in…

PRT Executive Director Jennifer Wicks Named Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award Honoree

(BALTIMORE – July 5, 2026) — Great communities aren’t built by chance. They’re built by leaders who know how to bring people together, secure resources, and transform vision into reality. Jennifer Wicks is one of those leaders. Wicks, Executive Director of the Presidents’ RoundTable (PRT) and the PRT Reach Foundation, will be honored with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during the Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the PS 103 Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, 1315 Division Street, Baltimore. Presented by BMORENews and BlackUSA.News, the…

The Doni Glover Show LIVE Returns to the Black Wall Street Summit, Bringing Together Business, Politics, and Community

(BALTIMORE – July 5, 2026) — For nearly a quarter century, BMORENews has covered the people, policies, and businesses shaping Black Baltimore. On Wednesday, August 5, that coverage comes to life. As part of the Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition, The Doni Glover Show LIVE will once again take center stage, bringing together elected leaders, business executives, developers, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders for candid conversations about the future of Baltimore. The Summit will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the PS 103 Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, 1315 Division Street, Baltimore. The special live…

Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards to Honor Tershea “Shea” Rice for Advancing Economic Mobility and Community Empowerment

(BALTIMORE – July 3, 2026) — For more than a century, the Greater Baltimore Urban League has stood at the forefront of the fight for economic opportunity and civil rights. Today, one of the leaders carrying that legacy forward is Tershea “Shea” Rice. Rice, the Interim President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL), will be honored with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during the Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition, Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the PS 103 Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center in Baltimore. Presented by…

Black Wall Street Summit Returns August 5; Honoree Profiles Now Underway on BMORENews

(BALTIMORE – July 7, 2026) — The countdown is on. The Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition returns to Baltimore on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, bringing together leaders from business, government, education, real estate, media, and the nonprofit community for an evening focused on leadership, opportunity, and community empowerment. Presented by BMORENews and BlackUSA.News, the Summit will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the PS 103 Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, 1315 Division Street, Baltimore. The evening features The Doni Glover Show LIVE, engaging forums, networking, and the presentation of the Joe Manns Black Wall…

Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards to Honor Oluwa (Toni) Elewa-Gidado

(BALTIMORE – July 3, 2026) — This year’s class of Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award honorees is filled with dynamic, emerging leaders—people I’ve had the privilege of working alongside and watching grow. I can tell you with confidence: our future is bright. In politics, you can earn a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, or even a Ph.D. in political science. But the truth is, you don’t really learn politics until you’ve worked on a campaign. That’s where the rubber meets the road. That’s where the textbook ends, and real life begins. On this year’s campaign trail, I had the…