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(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…
Black Women in Leadership: Honoring Maggie Lena Walker’s Legacy (BALTIMORE – December 19, 2025) – In 1903, Maggie Lena Walker became the first Black woman to charter a bank in the United States. She didn’t wait for permission. She didn’t ask for a seat at the table. She built the table. 123 years later, her daughters continue that tradition across Greater Baltimore. They negotiate multi-million dollar deals. Lead institutions that transform communities. Create solutions in boardrooms and laboratories. Overcome obstacles that would crush lesser spirits. Black women remain the most educated demographic in America while simultaneously facing the highest rates…
Starting 2026 off RIGHT! 🎉 Join us for the Black Wall Street New Year Summit: In Honor of Maggie Lena Walker (BALTIMORE – December 21, 2025) – In 1903, Maggie Lena Walker became the first African American woman to charter a bank in the United States. Over 120 years later, Black women continue to lead, innovate, and build wealth in their communities. This summit celebrates that legacy—and builds the next generation of entrepreneurs. đź“… Saturday, January 3, 2026 đź•™ 10 AM – 2 PM đź“Ť Downtown Cultural Arts Center 401 N. Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 We’re gathering at the…
(BALTIMORE – December 13, 2025) – On an early December evening, the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum provided an inspiring backdrop as guests gathered to celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of BMORENews.com. The event drew supporters from across the region – from as far as DC (thank you, Beverly Smith of Momma’s Safe Haven), Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, and throughout Baltimore County. Liberty Road/Northwest Baltimore County remained well-represented with longtime supporters including Senator Ben Brooks and Councilman Julian Jones, who is poised to make history in June as the first Black person to hold the top seat. Senators Antonio Hayes…
(BALTIMORE — November 29, 2025) — Mark your calendars! BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP today at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A hallmark of Baltimore’s Black business and media community, the annual celebration spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals whose leadership and service uplift their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Honorees include Sherida M. Santiago. Sherida M. Santiago is a trusted business professor, Organization Development Practitioner, and advocate for transformational leadership.…
Starting 2026 off RIGHT! 🎉 Join us for the Black Wall Street New Year Summit: In Honor of Maggie Lena Walker ft. Mob The Block In 1903, Maggie Lena Walker became the first African American woman to charter a bank in the United States. Over 120 years later, Black women continue to lead, innovate, and build wealth in their communities. This summit celebrates that legacy! We’re gathering at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center, operated for nearly 15 years by Renny Bass – our 2025 Co-Man of the Year. For a decade and a half, Renny has provided arts and entertainment…
(BALTIMORE – November 27, 2025) – I have to be honest. When we name our Woman or Man of the Year, it’s primarily from a Baltimore-centric perspective. Yes, we cover news about melanated people across the globe, and, sure, we host the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards in 9 U.S. cities, with followers worldwide. But our home is right here in Sandtown. The people who fueled BMORENews.com for the past 23 years are mostly right here in Maryland – from Baltimore City to Catonsville to Woodlawn, Randallstown to Owings Mills, Towson to Hunt Valley, Sparrows Point to Essex, and…
(BALTIMORE — November 26, 2025) — Mark your calendars! BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP today at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A hallmark of Baltimore’s Black business and media community, the annual celebration spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals whose leadership and service uplift their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. Honorees include Rev. Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner. Rev. Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner is a millennial pastor, activist, and author…
(BALTIMORE — November 26, 2025) — Mark your calendars for BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit – Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6-9 p.m. at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP now at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. For more than two decades, this annual celebration has stood as a cornerstone of Baltimore’s Black business and media community. The evening spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring leaders whose vision and service strengthen their industries and uplift communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized over 3,000 entrepreneurs and changemakers across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black economic empowerment. Among…
(BALTIMORE — November 25, 2025) — Save the date! Join BMORENews.com on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore for our 23rd Anniversary Benefit. RSVP at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. For over two decades, this annual celebration has served as a cornerstone event for Baltimore’s Black business and media community. The evening centers on the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, which honor leaders whose work strengthens industries and uplifts communities. Since launching in 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized over 3,000 entrepreneurs and changemakers across nine cities for their commitment to Black economic empowerment…
(BALTIMORE — November 22, 2025) — Mark your calendars: BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit takes place Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A cornerstone of Baltimore’s Black business and media landscape, the annual celebration centers on the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring leaders whose service and innovation strengthen their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for advancing Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. This year debuts the Black Wall Street Youth Awards,…
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