(BALTIMORE – August 31, 2025) – I have a confession to make. BMORENews.com did not produce a Black Business Month event this year. Every August, Black-owned businesses around the country are front and center. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. And between COVID and the onslaught of the current administration in Washington, D.C., many new Black entrepreneurs have emerged — with sisters leading the way. Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States, driving an extraordinary wave of new business creation over the past decade. While they may not yet own the largest share…

(BALTIMORE – August 27, 2025) – When the State of Maryland, local designers, engineers, and neighbors join forces, the result is safer streets with a splash of style. Graham Projects, the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), and Open Works Baltimore are teaming up to improve transit access and pedestrian safety at West North Avenue’s busy intersections with McCulloh Street and Druid Hill Avenue. These improvements are the result of a collaborative planning process that engaged neighborhood residents in providing feedback, reviewing budgets, and helping select public art designs to enhance the streetscape. “Over the past several months, our team…

(BALTIMORE – August 15, 2025) – If I can convince you that you came here from somewhere else, I can erase any possibility of you finding out your lineage was here all along. That’s exactly what happened to countless Native Black Americans. Through “paper genocide” — changing birth, census, and tribal records — entire families were reclassified. One of the most notorious examples was the Dawes Commission in the late 1800s. They created the Dawes Rolls to register citizens of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Nations. But if you had African ancestry, you were often forced into the “Freedmen”…

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(WASHINGTON, DC – August 11, 2025) – If you’ve ever met Carl Brown, you know this much is true — he’s one of the nicest New Yorkers you’ll ever encounter. A proud member of the Howard University family, Carl has spent his career helping entrepreneurs and small business owners turn ideas into thriving enterprises. I should know — I’m one of them. Carl Brown currently serves as the State/Executive Director of the District of Columbia Small Business Development Center (DC SBDC), housed on the historic campus of Howard University. With more than 25 years of experience in small business consulting,…

(WASHINGTON, DC – August 7, 2025) — The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC), the global voice of Black business, proudly celebrated 16 years of empowering Black entrepreneurs at the 2025 USBC National Conference & Sweet 16 Celebration, held July 30 – August 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Presented by American Airlines and Wells Fargo, the multi-day event brought together leading voices in business, media, government, and culture to reflect on the past, engage in the present, and chart the future of Black economic growth. The conference kicked off with Business Day on Wednesday, July 30, spotlighting powerhouse speakers and mainstage…

Book signing to be held Sept. 6th at BMORE Black Business Expo  (BALTIMORE – August 6, 2025) — Emmy-nominated news director, entrepreneur, and author Doni Glover proudly announces the launch of his fifth book, Black Blueprint: Baltimore to Burkina Faso. This powerful new work connects the dots between Black struggle, enterprise, and empowerment—tracing a path from the streets of Baltimore to the resilient heart of West Africa. In Black Blueprint, Glover weaves personal experiences with sharp cultural and political commentary to offer a global perspective on the enduring spirit of Black people. With raw honesty and deep insight, he explores…

(BALTIMORE – August 5, 2025) – BMORENews.com proudly presents the BMORE Black Business EXPO — a dynamic celebration of Black excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and community leadership on Saturday, September 6, 2025 (10am-2pm). As tradition holds, the centerpiece of the event will be the prestigious Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring trailblazers who are making meaningful impact in their industries and communities.  RSVP to bmoreblackbusinessexpo.eventbrite.com  Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 2,900 leaders across 9 U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. This year, we’re excited to expand that legacy with the…

(BALTIMORE – August 5, 2025) – On Saturday, September 6, 2025, BMORENews.com will once again host the BMORE Black Business EXPO, a day dedicated to celebrating Black excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and community leadership. As always, the highlight of the event will be the prestigious Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, where we recognize the movers and shakers in our community who are making waves in business and beyond. Since 2011, BMORENews and our partners have honored more than 2,900 individuals across 9 U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic development. This year, we are proud to…

Dear Friends & Partners,  As I wrap up my first full month as president & CEO of the BDC, I want to share a bit about what I’ve been focused on since stepping into this role. I’ve spent these first weeks listening to our staff, small businesses, community organizations, and partners across the city. Baltimore is full of people who care deeply about its future, and these conversations have reinforced one key truth: we have a big job on our hands to make reality stronger than perception in Baltimore. That means telling a new story. One that reflects the hard…