Black Wall Street

(NEW YORK – April 6, 2026) – There are people who study injustice from a distance. And then there are people who lived it — who carry it in their bones — and chose to turn that experience into a weapon for change. John Royster is the latter. A justice-impacted individual, John Royster knows firsthand what it means to be swallowed by a system that was never designed to rehabilitate — only to contain. But where others might have been broken by that reality, John emerged with clarity, conviction, and an unshakable mission: the eradication of mass incarceration of people of…

Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL 2026: BMORENews Honors Community Leaders with Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards

Special Thanks To:R.E. Harrington Bishop Barry Bailbonds & Pest Control (MILFORD MILL, MD – March 11, 2026) — BMORENews.com, Baltimore’s premier independent Black digital media outlet, proudly presents the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award to an outstanding group of entrepreneurs and community leaders during the Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL celebration. Named in honor of the late Joe Manns — a respected mentor, community champion, and enduring symbol of Baltimore’s entrepreneurial spirit — this award recognizes individuals who demonstrate excellence in business, leadership, and service while strengthening Black economic empowerment. Since its founding in 2011, the Joe Manns Black…

Baltimore County Leader Aaron J. Barnett to Be Honored at Black Wall Street Milford Mill

MILFORD MILL, MD — Community leader and longtime public servant Aaron J. Barnett will be among the honorees recognized this Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL, hosted by BMORENews at Island Quizine (8128 Liberty Road) from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, celebrating individuals whose leadership and commitment continue to strengthen Baltimore’s communities and institutions. A distinguished U.S. Navy veteran, Barnett has spent decades working directly with residents, families, seniors, and young people throughout Baltimore County, building a reputation for accessibility, practical leadership, and a hands-on approach…

Tammy Rollins, Broker/Owner of Rollins and Associates Real Estate, to Be Honored at Black Wall Street Milford Mill

Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards recognize Broker/Owner of Rollins and Associates Real Estate, LLC (MILFORD MILL, MD – March 10, 2026) — This Thursday, March 12, 2026, BMORENews will host Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL at Island Quizine (8128 Liberty Road) from 6 to 8 p.m., honoring outstanding entrepreneurs and community leaders through the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. Among the distinguished honorees is Tammy Rollins, Broker/Owner of Rollins and Associates Real Estate, LLC, a respected real estate professional whose career reflects both entrepreneurial determination and a deep commitment to serving families across the Baltimore region. A graduate…

Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL Returns March 12 to Celebrate Local Excellence at Island Quizine

BMORENews and The Doni Glover Show continue the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards tradition with a spotlight on community leaders like real estate professional Andrea Kerr. (BALTIMORE, MD – March 10, 2026) — The Black Wall Street movement continues its celebration of entrepreneurship and community leadership this week as Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL convenes on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Island Quizine in Baltimore County. Hosted by BMORENews.com and The Doni Glover Show, the evening will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring outstanding entrepreneurs and professionals who are helping to build economic power and opportunity…

Randallstown Entrepreneur Brings Gourmet Vegan Cinnamon Rolls to Northwest Baltimore County

(RANDALLSTOWN – March 7, 2026) – William Clinton had a simple goal: find an alternative source of income. What he found was Cinnaholic — and in two and a half years, he has built something the Milford Mill and Randallstown community is already talking about. Clinton is one of the featured honorees at Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL Featuring the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a celebration of Black entrepreneurship hosted by BMORENews.com and The Doni Glover Show. What Is Cinnaholic? Cinnaholic is a franchise specializing in gourmet, customized cinnamon rolls along with cookies, brownies, and chocolate chip banana…

Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL Honors Michele & Virgil Davis of Sweet Potato Kids

Randallstown couple has served more than 11,000 families through 25 years of early childhood education (RANDALLSTOWN – March 5, 2026) – For 25 years, Michele and Virgil Davis have built something special in Randallstown — a learning community dedicated to nurturing young minds and strengthening families. Through their organization, Sweet Potato Kids Inc., the husband-and-wife team has served more than 11,000 scholars and their families across Northwest Baltimore County, making them fitting recipients of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award at Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL. Located at 9631 Liberty Road in Randallstown, Sweet Potato Kids is far more…

Kenny Brown Honored at Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL: Baltimore Media Veteran and Political Strategist Receives Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award

KENNETH C. BROWN Marketing & Media Executive | Publisher | Political Strategist (RANDALLSTOWN – March 4, 2026) – If you want to understand how Northwest Baltimore County works — the real Baltimore County — you need to know Kenny Brown. With more than 30 years in communications, public relations, direct mail, and publishing, Kenneth C. Brown has built a career that spans the full arc of Black media and political power in the Greater Baltimore Metropiltan Area. He is a mentor’s mentor — the kind of man who leaves fingerprints of excellence on everyone he touches. Among those he has…

Scenes from Black Wall Street BENEDETTO: Baltimore Leaders Celebrate Kevin Scott’s New Downtown Location

A Visual Recap from 119 W. Mulberry Street as Benedetto Haberdashery Marks 25 Years of Style and Enterprise (BALTIMORE – February 28, 2026) – People are still talking about Thursday night in downtown Baltimore. Black Wall Street BENEDETTO brought together an extraordinary cross-section of leadership to celebrate Kevin Scott’s newly refurbished location at 119 W. Mulberry Street. From faith leaders and elected officials to business executives and longtime supporters, the evening reflected the respect and admiration Baltimore holds for one of its most consistent entrepreneurs. _____________________________________________ For full coverage and reflections from the evening, read our original story here: Baltimore Legends…

LIVE from Chelsea: The Doni Glover TV Show Tapes in New York City Featuring the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards

(NEW YORK, NY – February 28, 2026) — History will be made on April 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Doni Glover TV Show will tape live in Chelsea, Manhattan, marking the program’s first official taping in New York City. The special edition will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a platform that, for more than a decade, has recognized entrepreneurs, community leaders, and institution-builders across the country. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetchelsea.eventbrite.com. The taping will be hosted by Victor Pate, a Harlem-based advocate for the formerly incarcerated who has dedicated his work to supporting reentry, economic empowerment, and…

Baltimore Legends Gather for Black Wall Street BENEDETTO at Kevin Scott’s New Benedetto Haberdashery

From selling suits out of a trunk to curating style across continents — a Baltimore success story honored in the heart of downtown. (BALTIMORE – February 26, 2026) – Tonight in downtown Baltimore, an assembly of legends gathered at Kevin Scott’s brand new location at 119 W. Mulberry Street for Black Wall Street BENEDETTO. A bishop. A mayor.A police commissioner.A gaming commissioner.A lawyer.An accountant.An architect.A chef.And even a surprise visit from a Congressman. In short, it was BMORENews.com’s way of celebrating a Baltimorean of whom so many of us are deeply proud. But for me, the night began before the…