Black Wall St. Awards in New York, Atlanta, Baltimore, & Prince George’s County By Doni Glover (BALTIMORE – April 20, 2023) – Mark your calendars for the upcoming Black Wall St. Awards Ceremonies: *Fri., April 21, 2023 – Black Wall St. HARLEM *Wed., April 26, 2023 – Black Wall St. PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY *Tues., May 2, 2023 – Black Wall St. WEST NORTH AVENUE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY *Wed., May 17, 2023 – Black Wall St. ATLANTA 

By Angela Prince, WNADA (BALTIMORE – April 20, 2023) – The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) will partner with BMORENews.com to present several individuals and organizations with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award. We will recognize their contributions towards housing, economic, and neighborhood revitalization along West North Avenue and for supporting the Authority during its inaugural year. This event will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 5:00–8:00 pm at the RYMKS Bar and Grill located at 819 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202. This event will also serve as our regular meet and greet, where food will be…

(ATLANTA – April 13, 2023) – Don’t miss Black Wall Street ATLANTA on May 17, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm at the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing, located at 807 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30314. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetatl2023.eventbrite.com/. Honorees include Latesha Higgs. Who is Latesha? Latesha Higgs, a Baltimore native and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is an author, mental health speaker/advocate, and podcaster who has been seen and heard on multiple platforms speaking and advocating for those living with a mental health condition as well as suicide prevention. As a speaker and…

(HARLEM – April 13, 2023) – At BMORENews.com, we just love some New York City, and we love Harlem, too! So, we’re headed back there for Black Wall Street HARLEM on April 21st (6 to 8 pm) to host our annual spring event at the Harlem Business Alliance, 275 Malcolm X Blvd. We truly thank God for people like Tasemere Gathers and Mr. Victor Pate who make celebrating people very easy to do. Come out and join us as we lift up the people who make it happen every single day! RSVP to https://blackwallstreetharlem2023.eventbrite.com. Honorees this time include Erin Hoffman.…

(ATLANTA – April 13, 2023) – Morocco Coleman nominated “Hal” Lamar for a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award. Lamar is but one of the honorees at the upcoming Black Wall Street ATL 2023 in Atlanta, GA on Wed., May 17, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm at the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center located at 807 Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30314. RSVP to  https://blackwallstreetatl2023.eventbrite.com/. Who is Hal? Well, we’ll let him do the talking … HAROLD D “HAL” LAMAR Birthplace: Atlanta, January 23, 1950 Age: 71 EDUCATION: Atlanta Public Schools K-12 Frank L Stanton, Collier Heights Elementary, CL…

(ATLANTA – April 13, 2023) – Black Wall Street ATLANTA 2023 is set for Wed., May 17, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm at the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing at 807 Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard, Atlanta, GA, 30314. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetatl2023.eventbrite.com. Honorees include Dr. Mel Pender. Who is Mel Pender? Mel Pender has spent many years making his motto – “To whom much is given, much is required” – a part of his lifestyle by giving back to his community. A native of Atlanta, a retired military officer, Olympian, entrepreneur, and community leader Mel has made numerous contributions…

By Chad Williams, WNADA (BALTIMORE – April 11, 2023) – The West North Avenue Development Authority will partner with BMORENews.com to present several individuals and organizations with the coveted Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards for their contributions towards housing, economic, and neighborhood revitalization along West North Avenue and supporting the Authority during its inaugural year. This will take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 5 – 8 pm at RYMKS Bar and Grill, 819 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202. Awardees have been selected for either their contribution towards revitalization along West North Avenue or for supporting the…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 11, 2023) – Black Wall Street PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY is set for Wed., April 26, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm at Olde Towne Inn. RSVP to Bwsprincegeorges.eventbrite.com. Honorees include noted photographer Ken Rochon. Who is Ken? What makes him so special? Ken ‘Dr. Smiley’ Rochon, Jr., Ph.D. is a renaissance man, humanitarian, and an accomplished serial entrepreneur. He is a social-proof celebrity event photographer, international keynote speaker, and published author of 40 books. Amplifluence.com is his new company helping Authors & Speakers monetize their influence and amplify their positive impact in the media. His platforms…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (UPPER MARLBORO – April 9, 2023) – In 2011, BMORENews.com created the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award where we celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. To date, we have honored over 2,000 individuals in New York, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Richmond, Atlanta, New Orleans, Birmingham, Las Vegas, and Tulsa. Our aim is to help preserve little-known Black Wall Street history nationally and to inspire entrepreneurship, beginning in the Black community. We know that the stronger these businesses become, the better able they are to hire people…

(BALTIMORE – April 9, 2023) – Be sure to save your spot for the hottest Black Wall Street Awards in Prince George’s County to date. And, given the number of events BMORENews.com has hosted there including the stellar event at Woodmore Country Club, that’s saying something! Hence, Black Wall Street PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY is set for Wed., April 26, 2023, from 6 to 8 pm at Olde Towne Inn. RSVP to Bwsprincegeorges.eventbrite.com. The business networking event first began in Washington, D.C. in 2011. The purpose is to celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them…