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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…
Award-Winning Journalist | Communications Strategist | Community Builder (BALTIMORE – June 10, 2025) – Secure your seat today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, happening Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This unforgettable evening will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, an ongoing tradition by BMORENews since 2011. The awards have honored nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and their allies in nine major U.S. cities. The event marks Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and supports BMORENews’ ongoing work, including our award-winning TV show, podcast, and the continued recognition of Black excellence. A portion of the…
(BALTIMORE – June 10, 2025) – Secure your seat today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, happening Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This unforgettable evening will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, an ongoing tradition by BMORENews since 2011. The awards have honored nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and their allies in nine major U.S. cities. The event marks Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and supports BMORENews’ ongoing work, including our award-winning TV show, podcast, and the continued recognition of Black excellence. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bea Gaddy Center for its vital community…
DONI GLOVER 6.0: A BMORENEWS BENEFITFriday, June 27, 2025 | 7–10PM | Baltimore Unity Hall 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating reinvention, resilience, and relevance as BMORENews founder Doni Glover turns 60! This is more than a birthday — it’s a benefit for Black media. With live jazz by Craig Alston, homemade Maryland Crab Soup for VIPs, and the iconic Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, Doni Glover 6.0 is where legacy meets vision. 📍Baltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place🍽️ Catered meal | 🎷 Live music | 🥂 Cash bar🎟️ Tickets: DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com Let’s uplift Black voices, support…
(BALTIMORE – June 8, 2025) – Secure your seat today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, happening Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This unforgettable evening will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, an ongoing tradition by BMORENews since 2011. The awards have honored nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and their allies in nine major U.S. cities. The event marks Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and supports BMORENews’ ongoing work, including our award-winning TV show, podcast, and the continued recognition of Black excellence. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bea Gaddy Center for its vital…
(BALTIMORE – June 8, 2025) – Secure your seat today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, happening Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place. RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This unforgettable evening will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, an ongoing tradition by BMORENews since 2011. The awards have honored nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and their allies in nine major U.S. cities. The event marks Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and supports BMORENews’ ongoing work, including our award-winning TV show, podcast, and the continued recognition of Black excellence. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bea Gaddy Center for its vital…
(BALTIMORE – June 8, 2025) – Secure your seat today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, happening Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This unforgettable evening will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, an ongoing tradition by BMORENews since 2011. The awards have honored nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and their allies in nine major U.S. cities. The event marks Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and supports BMORENews’ ongoing work, including our award-winning TV show, podcast, and the continued recognition of Black excellence. A portion of the…
Baltimore, mark your calendars! On Friday, June 27, join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration as BMORENews publisher Doni Glover turns 60—and you’re invited to be part of the legacy. Fresh off the success of Black Wall Street NOLA, Glover returns home to host a powerful evening dedicated to supporting Black-owned media and honoring the people who shape our communities. The night kicks off at 7 PM with a VIP Reception in the gallery at Baltimore Unity Hall, featuring the legendary Eric “Rabbit” Rich’s homemade Maryland Crab Soup—a must-have for our VIP guests. At 8 PM, the Main Event begins, showcasing…
(NEW ORLEANS – June 8, 2025) — Corey “Bing” Mathis knows a thing or two about reinvention. Nearly two decades ago, he moved to Maryland with his family, seeking better educational opportunities for his children. That decision would plant the seeds of a creative journey that led him to BMORENews, where he became a vital part of our team as a videographer in the early 2000s. Then came Hurricane Katrina—the storm that changed everything. As thousands of survivors sought refuge in cities like Baltimore, BMORENews was there on the ground: documenting their trauma, capturing their resilience, and telling stories others…
(NEW ORLEANS – June 7, 2025) – I’ve seen the documentaries. I’ve heard the music. I’ve long admired the mystique of New Orleans from a distance. But nothing compares to being there—feeling the pulse of the city in real time. After closing out Black Wall Street NOLA 2025 at 2 Phat Vegans in the heart of the French Quarter, I walked away with this truth etched deep in my spirit: the energy of Black New Orleans isn’t just present—it’s powerful, alive, and electrifying. I don’t pretend to be a New Orleans historian. But as a lifelong student of Black history…
(NEW ORLEANS – May 29, 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! Honorees include Régine René-Labrousse. Who is Régine? Régine René-Labrousse is a Haitian-American social entrepreneur, intercultural strategist, and founder of Replenish 509 and Reviv Ayiti, two mission-driven ventures focused on cultural equity, economic revitalization, and diaspora engagement. A native of New Orleans and daughter of Haitian immigrants, Régine has spent over 15 years building platforms that unlock opportunity at…
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