Founder, BMORENews.com | BlackUSA.News | The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards (BALTIMORE – May 20, 2025) – On May 31, 1921, 104 years ago, Tulsa’s Greenwood District—known as Black Wall Street—was burned to the ground. Over 300 people were killed. Black wealth, dreams, and institutions were destroyed in what remains one of the worst acts of domestic terrorism in American history. As we commemorate that tragedy, we must also confront our own moment. It’s time to talk. We, Black Baltimoreans—including our brothers and sisters in the surrounding Baltimore County—need to have an honest, unapologetic, and forward-looking conversation about our…

You’re Invited: The Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum ft. the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center 1315 Division Street, Baltimore, MD Elected Guests include Sen. Ben Brooks (D-10), Del. N. Scott Phillips (D-10), Del. Malcolm Ruff (D-41), Del. Sean Stinnett (D-41) Join Dr. Al Hathaway and BMORENews.com for a powerful gathering of business and political leaders at the Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum. This dynamic event will focus on the State of Black Business in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area — including Baltimore County. With African Americans…

(BALTIMORE – May 12, 2025) – In my world of media, business, and politics in Baltimore, there has never been a greater champion for Black-owned businesses than Robert Lee “Bob” Clay. He was shot to death on May 16, 2005. Officially, it was labeled a suicide. But the facts don’t add up. Bob was right-handed. Yet the bullet entered the left side of his head. That defies logic. At the time, then-Mayor Martin O’Malley was campaigning hard for the Governor’s seat in the 2006 election. And Bob Clay? He was campaigning just as hard against him — running up and down…

A Celebration of Legacy, Leadership & Black Excellence 📅 Friday, June 27 | 7–10 PM📍 Baltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place Join us for a night to remember as we honor Doni Glover’s 60th birthday—a milestone moment celebrating his legacy of journalism, activism, and community empowerment. Doni Glover 6.0 isn’t just a birthday party—it’s a bold celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and purpose. Set in the heart of Baltimore, this evening will spotlight the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing trailblazing Black entrepreneurs and community leaders making history today. Honorees include Michael Cryor, Gary Witherspoon, Marc Steiner, and…

Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit A Celebration of Legacy, Leadership & Black Excellence Friday, June 27 | 7–10 PM Baltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place Black Tie Optional Join us for a night to remember as we honor Doni Glover’s 60th birthday—a milestone moment celebrating his legacy of journalism, activism, and community empowerment. Doni Glover 6.0 isn’t just a birthday party—it’s a bold celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and purpose. Set in the heart of Baltimore, this evening will spotlight the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing trailblazing Black entrepreneurs and community leaders making history today. Honorees…

(NEW ORLEANS – May 4, 2025) – Be sure to RSVP for the long-anticipated Black Wall Street NOLA. It’s our 10th Anniversary! It will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at 7 pm at Corey “Bing” Mathis’ 2 Phat Vegans at 303 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70116. RSVP to blackwallstreetnola2025.eventbrite.com today! BMORENews.com has joined forces again with 2 Phat Vegans for this 10th Anniversary Celebration in Nawlins. Our first event in New Orleans in 2015 also marked a decade since Hurricane Katrina. “Bing” is the consummate architect of great gatherings and fully comprehends the Black Wall Street mindset.…

(ATLANTA – May 4, 2025) – The date is set for Black Wall Street ATL 2025: Friday, July 11, 2025, beginning at 6 pm at TST Studio, located at 3032 Miller Rd., Lithonia, GA 30038. RSVP today to blackwallstreetatl.eventbrite.com! BMORENews.com has joined forces again with the TST Studio Family for yet another marvelous occasion in one of the greatest cities in America, Atlanta. As always, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award will be bestowed upon Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. Since 2011, BMORENews.com and its Partners have recognized nearly…

BlackWallStreet.org Establishes May as Global “Black Wall Street History Month” — A Movement for Memory, Justice, and Economic Empowerment (TULSA – April 28, 2025) — In a bold move to reclaim the narrative, honor the past, and ignite a new global economic awakening, BlackWallStreet.org is proud to announce the official establishment of May as “Black Wall Street History Month” around the world. This historic declaration marks a significant turning point in preserving and elevating Black economic history, beginning with the iconic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma—commonly known as “Black Wall Street.” More than just a remembrance of what was lost during the…

(BALTIMORE – April 20, 2025) – A huge congratulations to the honorees celebrated at Black Wall Street TWENTY-FIFTH STREET! This powerful gathering recognized the achievements of: Leroy Wilson Terrance Smalls Corey Thompson Neya Glover Andre Miles Chezia Cager Nicole Earle Jamarr Wilson Isaac Loyal This event is part of the nationally recognized ORIGINAL Black Wall Street SERIES—a vibrant space to connect with visionary entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders who are driving transformation and growth. The evening spotlighted the prestigious Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring Black entrepreneurs and allies who are creating meaningful impact in business and in their…

(BALTIMORE – April 17, 2025) – Don’t miss the next BMORENews business networking event: Black Wall Street TWENTY-FIFTH STREET, happening Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Terra Cafe Bmore (101 E. 25th Street, Baltimore). Part of the ORIGINAL Black Wall Street SERIES, this gathering features the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, which honor Black entrepreneurs and professionals—as well as their allies of all backgrounds—who are making a positive impact. The mission is simple but powerful: to promote and celebrate entrepreneurship, starting with the Black community. RSVP today and be part of the movement! Go to BlackWallStreetTWENTYFIFTHSTREET.eventbrite.com. Honorees include Jamarr Wilson. Who is Jamarr?…