Black Wall Street

BMORENews.com  ·  April 2026  ·  15th Anniversary 15 Years of Excellence: The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards Celebrates a Legacy of Impact Since 2011, a Baltimore-born movement has traveled to nine cities, honored more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, and built something the mainstream economy rarely provides for Black business owners — a room where they belong. They did not wait for permission. No major foundation funded the first ceremony. No national organization sent a directive. In 2011, in Baltimore, a decision was made to do something that sounds almost too simple to be radical: find the people doing extraordinary work…

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…

Black Wall Street HARLEM, June 18th at Harlem Business Alliance

Welcome to Black Wall Street HARLEM! Join us at the Harlem Business Alliance for a day celebrating Black excellence and entrepreneurship. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with local businesses, artists, and community leaders. Come support Black-owned businesses, network with like-minded individuals, and enjoy live performances showcasing the talent of Harlem. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that highlights the vibrant spirit of the Harlem community. See you there! RSVP to https://blackwallstreetharlem24.eventbrite.com

Black Wall Street JUNETEENTH at PRIM & PROPER, 6.19.24

(BALTIMORE – May 16, 2024) – Be sure to come to 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. 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 partners have recognized over 2,500 individuals in 9…

Black Wall Street NEW ORLEANS, 7.12.24 at 2 Phat Vegans

(NEW ORLEANS – May 16, 2024) – RSVP for Black Wall Street NEW ORLEANS set for Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm at 2 Phat Vegans, 3613 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114. Presented by BMORENews.com, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards are designed to celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetneworleans.eventbrite.com. The aim is to celebrate little-known Black Wall Street history nationally and to help inspire entrepreneurship, beginning in the Black community. The Black community has over $1.6T in annual disposable income.…

30 Years a Journalist: Doni Glover set for June 26th at Coppin

(BALTIMORE – May 9, 2024) – Join us on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm at Coppin State University’s School of Business, located at 2500 W. North Avenue, as we honor Doni Glover’s remarkable 30-year journey in journalism. From his early days at the Sandtown-Winchester Viewpoint Newspaper to his contributions to the Coppin State College Courier, the Afro, the Baltimore Times, the Final Call, and ultimately his own outlet – BMORENews.com, this event commemorates his dedication to news reporting, which began at Coppin. It’s fitting that we celebrate this milestone where it all started. We invite everyone to…

Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show: DIGITAL MARKETER & BRAND STRATEGIST Melissa Almonor, 4.19.24 (9am)

(HARLEM – April 16, 2024) –  Do tune in to the Friday, April 19th edition of the “Doni Glover Show”  at 9:00 a.m. Guests include DIGITAL MARKETER & BRAND STRATEGIST Melissa Almonor. The Doni Glover Show, hosted by the award-winning BMORENews.com publisher, streams LIVE Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Who is Melissa? Besides being a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award honoree, Melissa Almonor is also a versatile business professional with expertise in digital marketing, communications, event coordination, and brand development. With a proven track record of driving business growth, she excels in leveraging market insights to optimize ROI. As Digital Marketing Manager at…