Black Wall Street

(BALTIMORE – February 14, 2026) – I first heard Mario Armstrong claim to be a sneakerhead years ago. I stored it in the back of my brain. But truth be told, I have always been a sneakerhead, long before the word even existed. It was 1977. I had just gotten a pair of Nike Bruin sneakers. Leather kicks were brand new to us. Before that, it was Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars and Jack Purcells. Other brands tried their hand, but by 1980, I had officially fallen in love with a pair of red suede Pumas. To this day, that love…

COMMENTARY: Freedom & Liberation

(OAKLAND – September 15, 2024) – The African American journey from slavery to the present has been one of both remarkable progress and continuous struggle. The complexities of freedom and liberation within this experience highlight not only the political and social battles fought but also the profound spiritual and psychological transformations that have occurred over centuries. While freedom may have been granted in a legal sense at various points in American history, liberation is a more holistic and ongoing process that touches on the soul, consciousness, and collective identity of African Americans. The Chains of Slavery The Absence of Both…

Elois “Ms. Peaches” Whittington Recognized at Black Wall Street JUNETEENTH

(BALTIMORE – June 24, 2024) – Honorees at Juneteenth’s Black Wall Street included WEAA’s own Ms. Peaches. Who is she? “I am a native of Crisfield, Maryland, born on November 14, 1960, to a 20-year-old single mother. I am the eldest of three girls. I graduated high school in June 1979. Soon after graduation, I enrolled in college at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland, where I studied Sociology.  While attending school, a military recruiter visited our school.  A little frustrated with school and broke, I enlisted in the military.  In October 1986, I began my…

Honorees Announced for Black Wall Street JUNETEENTH at Prim & Proper

(BALTIMORE – June 18, 2024) – See you at Black Wall Street JUNETEENTH featuring the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm. Prim & Proper is the new premier restaurant at 206 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Honorees include: Yolanda Jiggetts, CEO Tia Hamilton Off The Rox Kevin Smith Denise Matthews Joni Holifield Tarese Whetstone Elois Whittington RSVP to https://blackwallstreetjuneteenth.eventbrite.com. Special thanks to Charlyn Nater and Baltimore Main Streets for the collaboration. The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. To date, BMORENews.com and its…

Black Wall Street HARLEM to Recognize Nikoa Evans

(HARLEM, NY – June 17, 2024) – BMORENews.com returns to New York City on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Harlem Business Alliance at 275 Malcolm X Blvd. As always, the goal is to celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. Since 2011, BMORENews.com and its sponsors, including Rondy Griffin and Dr. Tyrone Taborn’s STEMCITYUSA.com, have recognized over 2,500 individuals in 9 major US cities: New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Richmond, Atlanta, New Orleans, Birmingham, Las Vegas, and Tulsa. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetharlem24.eventbrite.com. Tuesday’s afternoon’s honorees include Nikoa Evans. Who is Nikoa? Nikoa Evans…

Joni Holifield to be Recognized at Black Wall Street JUNETEENTH, June 19th

(BALTIMORE – June 4, 2024) – Come join us at Prim & Proper for an enlightening event celebrating the legacy of Black Wall Street on Juneteenth (June 19th). Learn about the historic district and its impact on Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights from our esteemed speakers. This in-person event will occur at 206 E Redwood St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a powerful movement! RSVP to https://blackwallstreetjuneteenth.eventbrite.com. Honorees include Joni Holifield. Who is Joni? Joni is a fearless and purpose-driven leader dedicated to serving others and securing the success…

Tarase Whetstone to be Recognized at Black Wall Street JUNETEENTH, June 19th

(BALTIMORE – June 4, 2024) – Come join us at Prim & Proper for an enlightening event celebrating the legacy of Black Wall Street. Learn about the historic district and its impact on Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Network with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights from our esteemed speakers. This in-person event will occur at 206 E Redwood St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a powerful movement! RSVP to https://blackwallstreetjuneteenth.eventbrite.com. Honorees include Tarase Whetstone. Who is Tarase? Tarase Whetstone is a dedicated and enthusiastic conference and events assistant at The Career Commutation…