Black Wall Street
Julianna Jones: Business Acumen, Political Strategy and a Commitment to Public Service
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…
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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…
(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,…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
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