Black Wall Street
(New York, NY) — New York didn’t just inspire me—it sharpened my purpose. For years, my work has taken me to Harlem—specifically 275 Malcolm X Boulevard, just below 124th Street, home to the Harlem Business Alliance. That space, and the people in it, have played a meaningful role in our national push for Black economic empowerment. Leaders like Walter Edwards, Regina Smith, and Tasemere Gathers have stood with us for over 15 years as we’ve produced the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards across the country. Their consistency, their commitment, and their belief in the work have helped make New…
Award Recognizes Decade of Service to Baltimore’s Youth and Neighborhoods (BALTIMORE – February 4, 2025) – Braxton C. Street, a School Improvement & Grants Specialist for Baltimore City Public Schools and lifelong Baltimore resident, will be recognized at the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards on December 5th at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. The honor celebrates his unwavering commitment to educational equity and community development across Baltimore. RSVP to doniglovelive.eventbrite.com. A proud graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Street has built a career dedicated to advancing opportunities for Baltimore’s youth. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Morehouse…
From Fashion Icons to Tech CEOs, Community Advocates to Political Trailblazers—Baltimore Celebrates Excellence at The Doni Glover Show LIVE Pilot (BALTIMORE – February 4, 2026) – BMORENews.com is proud to announce twelve exceptional entrepreneurs, community leaders, and change-makers who will receive the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award on Thursday, February 5th, at The Doni Glover Show LIVE pilot episode. The Black History Month celebration, taking place at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center from 6-8 PM, honors individuals who embody the entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and community commitment that define Black Wall Street. “This year’s honorees represent the full spectrum of…
(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2025) – When you think about a modern-day sheriff, the visual that probably comes to mind is a man in a greenish-brown uniform, wearing a six-point star on his chest and sporting a beige hat with a stiff brim. Sabrina Tapp-Harper is rewriting that image. This Thursday, we’re honoring Baltimore’s highest-ranking woman in Sheriff’s Office history with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award—and she’s not stopping there. She’s running to become Baltimore City’s next Sheriff. 34 Years of Breaking Barriers Dunbar High School. Coppin State University (Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice). Johns Hopkins (Master’s in Applied…
(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2026) – When you manage over $1 billion in government contracts before most people hit mid-career, you’re not just good at what you do—you’re built different. BMORENews.com is proud to announce Alexis Solis as a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award honoree, recognizing her exceptional leadership in technology and business transformation. As CEO of an international consulting firm, Alexis has spent nine years mastering what most executives never figure out: how to deliver mission-critical solutions across federal, state, and local government while maintaining operational excellence. Her expertise in technology strategy and innovation has made her a…
(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2026) – Baltimore’s best-dressed couple? Easily! Not putting anyone down, but these two do it for a living. A lifestyle, even. Simply fashion. New York. Milan. Paris. Wherever they have to go to find the gold standard in couture, they go. And unapologetically so. Jody Davis – Baltimore’s Queen of Fashion, celebrating 15 years of Jody Davis Designs. How time flies when you’re creating timeless elegance. Kevin Scott – The melanated Frank Sinatra, marking 25 years of Benedetto Haberdashery. From 324 Park Avenue to emerging developer, immaculate from head to toe. Every stitch, every step calculated…
(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2026) – Some people let their past define them. Shanny Young refused. This Thursday, February 5th, BMORENews will honor Shanteari “Shanny” Young with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award at The Doni Glover Show LIVE pilot episode. Her story isn’t just about resilience—it’s about radical transformation, unwavering accountability, and the audacity to turn the darkest chapter of your life into a blueprint for change. Born and raised in Baltimore, Shanny began her career at 22 years old as a Correctional Officer, serving for over 11 years before transitioning into early childhood education. She went on…
(BALTIMORE – February 1, 2026) – You want to talk about Black History? Let’s talk about redemption. Let’s talk about resilience. Let’s talk about a man who turned his pain into purpose and his past into power. Carlmichael “Stokey” Cannady lives his life by a simple quote once stated by Winston Churchill: “Never, never, never give up.” Seen as not just a philosophy for his life but a motivating drive for success, Carmichael Cannady, or “Stokey,” is a man who has beaten the odds and stereotypes of society to show himself to be dauntless, resilient, and victorious in overcoming defeat.…
(BALTIMORE – February 1, 2026) – BMORENews is excited to announce the pilot episode of The Doni Glover Show LIVE, broadcasting from the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. RSVP here: donigloverlive.eventbrite.com The live broadcast will feature an impressive lineup of guests, including Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones, Alexandria Warrick-Adams of Elev8 Baltimore, Edwin Avent of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, and Alexis Solis. Both Jones and Solis are currently seeking elected office, and we look forward to hearing their visions for the community. The show will conclude with a special…
(BALTIMORE – January 28, 2026) – BMORENews is excited to announce the pilot episode of The Doni Glover Show LIVE, broadcasting from the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center on Thursday, February 6, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. RSVP here. The live broadcast will feature an impressive lineup of guests, including Baltimore County Councilman Julian Jones, Alexandria Warrick-Adams of Elev8 Baltimore, Edwin Avent of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, and Alexis Solis. Both Jones and Solis are currently seeking elected office, and we look forward to hearing their visions for the community. The show will conclude with a special fashion…
(BALTIMORE – January 5, 2026) – To God be the glory for the great things He has done. To God be the glory for the great things He has done, including allowing us to have Saturday’s Black Wall Street NEW YEAR Summit at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center. We thank God because nothing is possible without Him. The weather was perfect. The spirit was right because we began – as always – with an ecumenical prayer. My daddy said to always thank the Lord. And from there, we set off for a 4-hour journey into the lives and souls of…
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