Black Wall Street
2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards Headed to Southern Maryland — Honoring the Legacy of Doris Cammack Spencer
(CALIFORNIA, MD) — The 2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, Center Hall (Building 2), located at 44219 Airport Road in California, Maryland. This year’s Southern Maryland edition is dedicated to the memory of Doris Jean Cammack Spencer, the visionary founder, former President, and Chairwoman Emeritus of the Southern Maryland Minority Chamber of Commerce (SMMCOC), who passed away on December 30, 2024, at age 84. RSVP to RSVP to blackwallstreetsouthernmd.eventbrite.com A retired federal senior executive, former President of…
(ATLANTA – July 4, 2025) — The spirit of Tulsa lives on as Black Wall Street ATL returns on Thursday, July 11, 2025, for another powerful celebration of Black excellence. Held in the cultural and entrepreneurial heart of Atlanta, this dynamic event spotlights trailblazing Black entrepreneurs, celebrates economic self-determination, and uplifts the enduring legacy of circulating the Black dollar in our communities. Presented by BMORENews.com and the legendary Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, this celebration will honor visionary business leaders, creatives, and changemakers from across the South and beyond — each leaving a measurable impact in their industries and…
(BALTIMORE – July 2, 2025) – This award is not mine alone. I stand here on the shoulders of giants visionaries, disruptors, and community leaders who dared to believe that Baltimore could be more. People who worked not for applause, but for impact. People who built pathways so the rest of us could walk and now run with purpose. Baltimore is a city of brilliance and grit, of struggle and resurgence. The work we’re doing whether it’s bridging the digital divide, expanding economic opportunity, or reimagining access to power isn’t just policy or programming. It’s personal! It’s about rewriting narratives.…
(BALTIMORE – June 24, 2025) — The Honorable Dawn Moore, First Lady of Maryland, will deliver remarks at the Doni Glover 6.0 Reception — a celebration of legacy, leadership, and Black excellence — on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.The First Lady is scheduled to appear between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. This milestone event honors the 60th birthday of Doni Glover, Emmy-nominated journalist, media entrepreneur, and founder of BMORENews.com. It also serves as a fundraiser supporting Glover’s work to amplify Black voices through BMORENews, BlackUSA.News, and the Joe Manns Black Wall…
(BALTIMORE – June 23, 2025) – Reserve your spot today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, set for Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.🎟️ RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This special evening celebrates Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and BMORENews.com’s enduring mission. The program will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a proud BMORENews tradition since 2011 that honors nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and allies across nine major U.S. cities. Proceeds will support BMORENews’ independent Black media work—including our Emmy-nominated podcast, TV show, and events that uplift Black excellence. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit the Bea Gaddy Family Center, recognizing its…
(BALTIMORE – June 23, 2025) – Reserve your spot today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, set for Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.🎟️ RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This special evening celebrates Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and BMORENews.com’s enduring mission. The program will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a proud BMORENews tradition since 2011 that honors nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and allies across nine major U.S. cities. Proceeds will support BMORENews’ independent Black media work—including our Emmy-nominated podcast, TV show, and events that uplift Black excellence. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit the Bea Gaddy Family Center, recognizing its…
(BALTIMORE – June 22, 2025) – Reserve your spot today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, set for Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.🎟️ RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This special evening celebrates Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and the enduring mission of BMORENews. The program will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a proud BMORENews tradition since 2011, honoring nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and allies across nine major U.S. cities. Proceeds will support BMORENews’ independent Black media work—including our Emmy-nominated podcast, TV show, and events that uplift Black excellence. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit the Bea Gaddy Family Center, recognizing…
(BALTIMORE – June 22, 2025) – Reserve your spot today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, set for Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.🎟️ RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This special evening celebrates Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and the enduring mission of BMORENews. The program will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a proud BMORENews tradition since 2011, honoring nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and allies across nine major U.S. cities. Proceeds will support BMORENews’ independent Black media work—including our Emmy-nominated podcast, TV show, and events that uplift Black excellence. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit the Bea Gaddy Family Center, recognizing…
Now more than ever, it’s critical that emerging Black journalists are equipped with real-world experience and dynamic exposure—so they’re prepared to cover any assignment with accuracy, context, and confidence. At BMORENews.com, we believe our journalists carry a unique responsibility: to tell our stories truthfully, powerfully, and from our own perspective. In that spirit, we’re proud to offer 5 complimentary tickets to journalism students for the Doni Glover 6.0 Reception & Main Event — an evening that honors Black excellence, resilience, and media leadership. 🎟️ These tickets are made possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, who share our mission…
(BALTIMORE – June 18, 2025) – When First Lady of Maryland Dawn Flythe Moore graces the stage at Doni Glover 6.0, she brings with her not just elegance, but a decades-deep résumé of political strategy, civic engagement, and community uplift. Her presence is more than symbolic—it’s a continuation of a lifelong commitment to service, advocacy, and impact. With more than 20 years in the political trenches, Moore has operated at the highest levels of Maryland governance. Back in 2002, she was already a trusted advisor, shaping statewide strategies as part of the team guiding then-Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy-Townsend. She would…
BMORENEWS.COMPresents Doni Glover 6.0 Reinvention. Resilience. Relevance.Friday, June 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMBaltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 🎤 Keynote Address Wanda DraperFormer Executive Director, Reginald F. Lewis MuseumBroadcast Legend | Media Trailblazer 🎤 Reception Emcee Marc Clarke, The Good News Show 🎤 Main Event Co-Emcees Kelli Redmond Bagby & John Milton Wesley 🌟 Special Guests Maryland First Lady Dawn MooreRodericka ApplewhaiteFormer White House Director of Black Media 🎶 Musical Performances by Craig Alston – Acclaimed SaxophonistKhalil Campbell – Virtuoso Violinist 🏆 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Honorees David L. Murphy, Sr. Barry Simms…
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