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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(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…

(BALTIMORE – July 2, 2026) — Some people work in economic development. Charlyn Nater lives it. A tireless advocate for entrepreneurs, neighborhood revitalization, and community empowerment, Nater 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 BMORENews and BlackUSA.News, the Summit brings together leaders from government, business, media, education, real estate, and the nonprofit community to answer one important question: How do we create and…

BALTIMORE — Economic development isn’t always about skyscrapers, billion-dollar projects, or ribbon cuttings. Sometimes it’s about preparing people for careers, connecting neighborhoods to opportunity, and ensuring that the economic benefits of a growing city reach everyone. That is the work of Mia Blom. The Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs for Visit Baltimore and Executive Director of the Visit Baltimore Education and Training 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, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the PS 103…