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(BALTIMORE – January 1, 2026) — While the nightly news too often reduces our young people to headlines of harm, this Saturday’s Black Wall Street New Year Summit offers a powerful counter-narrative — one rooted in excellence, discipline, creativity, and legacy. This year’s Summit proudly uplifts nine youth entrepreneurs whose work, vision, and initiative speak louder than any stereotype: Youth HonoreesMackenzie Olivia, Skylar Dandridge, David Dandridge III, Donovan Dandridge, Ayodele Oni, Raheem Pierce, Damani Taylor, Jernie Key, and Dream Thompson. “We are so very, very proud of our youth entrepreneurs,” said Doni Glover, founder of the Joe Manns Black Wall…

West North Avenue Development Authority to Host Neighborhood Planning Meeting on Transportation and Corridor Design

(BALTIMORE – November 9, 2025) — The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) will host a Neighborhood Planning Meeting on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Coppin State University’s Tawes Ballroom (2500 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216). This community-focused session will bring together residents, business owners, and stakeholders to shape a more connected, accessible, and inclusive West North Avenue corridor. The meeting will feature design concepts and intersection renderings presented by Quinn Evans Architects, showcasing ideas for improved mobility, pedestrian safety, and multimodal transportation. “Transportation is the thread that connects every aspect of community development,”…

📰 BMORENews.com 23rd Anniversary Benefit

Celebrating 23 Years of Independent Black Media Excellence Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Frederick Douglass–Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum, Baltimore, MD RSVP: 👉🏾 BMORENews23.eventbrite.com About This Event For 23 years, BMORENews.com has been the voice of Baltimore’s business, culture, and community empowerment.Join Doni Glover, founder and publisher, for an elegant evening at the historic Frederick Douglass–Isaac Myers Maritime Park Museum — where art, history, and legacy converge to celebrate “New Baltimore.” The night features: The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards honoring outstanding community and business leaders Live networking amid the museum’s art gallery setting…

BMORENews.com Presents the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards at Coppin State University

(BALTIMORE – November 3, 2025) — BMORENews.com is proud to announce the distinguished honorees for Black Wall Street: NEW BALTIMORE, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, entrepreneurship, and community impact. The event will be held at Coppin State University, continuing a long tradition of recognizing leaders who uplift and empower the Black community. Since its inception in 2011, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards have honored over 3,000 entrepreneurs and community champions across nine U.S. cities. Inspired by the spirit of Tulsa’s original Black Wall Street, these awards highlight individuals and organizations who embody economic independence, innovation, and collective progress.…

Four Books, Two Degrees, One Mission: The Evolution of BMORENews

(BALTIMORE – November 2, 2025) – At 60 years old, I’ve reached another milestone. In May, I completed my Master’s in Journalism at Morgan State University. Today, I’m pursuing doctoral studies in Management and Organization at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business. Some people ask, “Why are you still in school?” Because the mission demands it. For over 30 years, I’ve been building platforms to amplify Black voices, celebrate Black business, and demand justice. But telling our stories isn’t enough anymore. Now, I’m equipping myself with the academic tools to document our economic power, our history, and our path…

Joseph Haskins, Jr. to be Honored at Black Wall Street NEW BALTIMORE, Nov. 6th

(BALTIMORE – October 31, 2025) – BMORENews.com proudly presents the Black Wall Street NEW BALTIMORE — a dynamic celebration of Black excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and community leadership on Thursday, November 6, 2025 (6 pm-8 pm) at Coppin State University’s College of Business. 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 blackwallstreetnewbaltimore.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…

BMORENews.com: Telling Baltimore’s Story, One Neighborhood at a Time

(BALTIMORE – October 31, 2025) – In a media landscape flooded with quick takes and distant commentary, BMORENews.com strives to stand apart as a platform that listens first — and tells the story correctly. From West North Avenue to Coppin State University, from the courts of Cloverdale to the corridors of City Hall, BMORENews has built a reputation for documenting the soul of Baltimore: its people, its progress, and its promise. This isn’t just news. It’s a record of resilience. The site’s growing archive — thousands of articles, interviews, and videos — captures the essence of what many call the…

ENOUGH: Empowering West Baltimore to Lead Its Own Revival

(BALTIMORE – October 29, 2025) – There are roughly 150,000 children in Maryland living in poverty. For too long, concentrated childhood poverty has existed in neighborhoods across the state — denying many children the ability to reach their full potential. But every child deserves more than just a chance to survive; they deserve the opportunity to thrive. For decades, government programs have tried to reduce poverty without directly listening to the people most affected — and with mixed results. ENOUGH flips that model on its head. The initiative brings together state agencies, local nonprofits, philanthropies, and community leaders with shared…

West Baltimore: Restoring the Work, Restoring the Dignity

(BALTIMORE – October 29, 2025) – Tonight’s West Baltimore Business Meeting at The Mill on North is the fruit of years of quiet labor by committed Baltimoreans who see the bigger picture. You won’t find these people in headlines or viral clips — they’re too busy in the trenches, building block by block, nurturing the next harvest of hope. And every now and then, a leader emerges. Then another. Ten years ago, West Baltimore stood in ashes after the city’s first major uprising in nearly half a century. Smoke lingered at Penn-North. Glass crunched beneath every step. The fire at the…

The DBE Rollback and Maryland’s Moral Obligation to Black Businesses

(BALTIMORE – October 27, 2025) – On or about October 16, 2025, Maryland’s Department of General Services (DGS) issued a notice to vendors adopting the position of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Interim Final Rule (IFR) on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. In plain language, this rule removes the long-standing presumption of eligibility for firms owned by racial minorities and women. It marks a fundamental shift in how minority business participation will be recognized — not only in Maryland but across the nation. USDOT’s justification for this IFR stems from recent federal court rulings…

Westside Business Meeting: Building Economic Power Together

(BALTIMORE – October 20, 2025) – Followers of BMORENews.com know that helping empower Black-owned businesses is a top priority for us. We understand that the stronger our businesses are, the more likely they’ll be able to hire Black people. This is particularly meaningful in an era where any and every allocation designed to level the playing field for minorities is evaporating before our very eyes. The truth is, nobody is coming to save us. So, in partnership with Elev8 Baltimore, we’ve pulled together a powerful setup with some dynamic business owners and leaders for a critical community gathering next week.…