(BALTIMORE – February 8, 2025) – Be sure to save the date: Sat., Feb. 22, 2025. BMORENews.com, in conjunction with the Maryland-Washington Minority Contractors, Bishop Barry Chapman of Bishop Pest Control and Bishop Bail Bonds, and Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home, present the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 featuring panels, workshops, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards (2:30 pm). We’ll also present our second cohort of Black Wall Street YOUTH AWARDS (10:30 am). RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Black Wall Street Award YOUTH AWARDS include Sydney Raine Johnson. Who is Sydney?  Sydney Raine Johnson is an 8th-grade student at Builder’s Academy, her family’s homeschool program. She has been an entrepreneur since she was 5 years…

(BALTIMORE – February 8, 2025) – Be sure to save the date: Sat., Feb. 22, 2025. BMORENews.com, in conjunction with the Maryland-Washington Minority Contractors, Bishop Barry Chapman of Bishop Pest Control and Bishop Bail Bonds, and Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home, present the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 featuring panels, workshops, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards (2:30 pm). We’ll also present our second cohort of Black Wall Street YOUTH AWARDS (10:30 am). RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Black Wall Street Award YOUTH AWARDS include Kenny Rochon, III. Who is Kenny?  Kenny Rochon, III was born blue on Flag Day, June 14th, 2013. After witnessing a miracle of breathing…

(BALTIMORE – February 4, 2025) – BMORENews.com is delighted to announce that Sherretta Peterson will be presented with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 on Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 (10 am to 3 pm), at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center, 401 N. Howard Street in Baltimore. The awards are scheduled for 2:30 pm.  RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Who is Sherretta? Sherretta Peterson, CSE, is a dynamic leader whose career reflects an unwavering commitment to strategic excellence, innovation, and community service. With a robust finance, technology, and strategic planning background, she has spent over two decades guiding organizations nationwide…

Tune in Tuesday, Feb 4 at 11am CT/12 ET; live stream at justiceforgreenwood.org/stream  (TULSA – February 4, 2025)—On the heels of the U.S. Department of Justice report documenting the extraordinary horrors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols has signaled his support for Project Greenwood, the most comprehensive plan yet to help repair the harm caused by the state-sanctioned destruction of the historic Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street.  Championed by Justice for Greenwood and the two last living massacre survivors, the plan has been embraced by massacre descendants, public officials, faith leaders, and business…

Photos by George White (BALTIMORE – February 3, 2025) – Despite the many opposing narratives about the African American community, I continue to witness its beauty, love, and resilience. Our people have endured trials that few could survive, yet we remain steadfast. We are here. And many of us are about business. Ricky Smith, CEO of BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport, is a true legend in Baltimore. He leads one of the nation’s busiest airports while also serving as chairman of the board for the Greater Baltimore Urban League. As we celebrate Black History Month, Smith stands as a living icon—his leadership results…

(BALTIMORE – February 3, 2025) – BMORENews.com is delighted to announce that Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew will be a featured panelist discussing Greater Baltimore Real Estate at 1 pm during the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 on Sat., Feb. 22, 2025, at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center. Moderated by Diane Bell, other panelists include Maria Thorpe, Angelo Cooper, Visionary Ventures Partnership, and Cheryl Washington, Esq.  This dynamic workshop will explore real estate investment, development, and wealth-building opportunities in Greater Baltimore. Moderated by Diane Bell, CEO of Opportunity Connections and a renowned advocate for equity-driven economic growth, the panel will feature a…

(BALTIMORE – February 2, 2025) – Welcome to the Black Wall Street EXPO! 📅 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 📍 Location: Downtown Cultural Arts Center Join us for a day of empowerment and inspiration as we celebrate Black excellence and entrepreneurship! ✨ Explore an array of incredible Black-owned businesses showcasing their products and services. Of course, there will be a Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards ceremony highlighting our best and brightest and our newly implemented Black Wall Street Youth Awards. 🤝 Connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network. 📚 Attend insightful workshops/panel discussions to fuel your growth: real estate,…

(BALTIMORE – February 2, 2025) – BMORENews.com is delighted to announce that acclaimed author David Miller will be moderating the Authors’ Panel at 11 a.m. Miller, a prolific writer of children’s books, brings a wealth of expertise in writing, publishing, and book sales, offering invaluable insights to aspiring authors. Panelists include Nikiea Redmond, Dr. Leroy McKenzie, and Alex Green. RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. A Baltimore native, David C. Miller combines his academic background with real-world experience to lead healing circles for men and boys. His work focuses on decision-making, impulse control, mental health awareness, and anger management. Having grown up in…

(BALTIMORE – January 31, 2025) –  We, as a people, are so beautiful! I don’t care what anyone says. When one peruses the landscape of last night’s Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards ceremony at BWI-THURGOOD MARSHALL Airport’s Observation Deck, I saw a beautiful thing. There were not only business owners present from across the DMV, but also their supporters. While we thank the airport’s chief executive, Ricky Smith, and his phenomenal team – Annette Fisher, Geraldine Bailey, and John Harvell, I have to take a moment and mention how important it is for entrepreneurs to have their family members present…

(BALTIMORE – January 30, 2025) – Be sure to save the date: Sat., Feb. 22, 2025 (10 am – 3 pm). BMORENews.com, in conjunction with the Maryland-Washington Minority Contractors, Bishop Barry Chapman of Bishop Pest Control and Bishop Bail Bonds, and Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home, present the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 featuring panels, workshops, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. We’ll also present our second cohort of Black Wall Street YOUTH AWARDS. RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award include Adrian Harpool. Who is Adrian? Adrian Harpool is a distinguished political strategist and communications expert, currently serving as the principal of Adrian Harpool Associates, a Baltimore-based…