(BALTIMORE – February 11, 2025) – BMORENews.com is delighted to announce that Diana Leon Brown is among the honorees to 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 ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 pm.  RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Who is Diana? Diana Leon Brown was appointed Chief of Staff Government & External Affairs of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA/ BWI) by the Wes Moore administration on September 20, 2023. As Chief of Staff, Government & External Affairs,…

By Jacqueline Shaulis, Chief Investigative Journalist, Nefertiti Network (WASHINGTON, DC – February 10, 2025) “When I walk into a new place of employment, you see my brown face first. When we aren’t saying much, when we have a low-key calm demeanor, we are immediately misunderstood,” reflects Dr. Jeri Bingham, host of the HushLoudly podcast and creator of Black Introvert Week. “They can’t figure us out.” But what others mistake for being “hard to read” is actually calculated observation in action. As Black Introvert Week (February 8-15) kicks off, research is revealing what successful Black introverts have always known: that the…

(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…

(ANNAPOLIS – January 31, 2025) – Join us for MBE Night in Annapolis. This is the largest conference for minority businesses in Maryland. This event offers an unparalleled networking opportunity, connecting entrepreneurs, business leaders, legislators, and state officials to promote diversity, inclusion, and economic empowerment. Maryland has one of the highest percentages of minority-owned businesses in the United States. These entrepreneurs and pioneers contribute significantly to the national economy generating approximately 2 trillion in annual revenue. We will also recognize the efforts of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland for their ongoing commitment to advocating and advancing economic opportunities for…

(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…

Continuing the Legacy of JJ Adams Fuel Oil Company  (BALTIMORE – January 26, 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. 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 Kendra Adams. Who is Kendra?  Kendra Adams is…

(NEW YORK – January 22, 2025) – Black athletes have been essential in building Division I basketball and football into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The NCAA is on the brink of settling two cases for approximately $2.8 billion concerning specific antitrust claims involving name, image, and likeness. Due to limited advertising specifically to Black audiences, the settlement threatens to leave some deserving Black athletes with nothing. The estimated average payment for each football and men’s basketball player is $91,000, up to $280,000. If you are, or know, a Black college athlete who played Division I sports, including basketball or football, between…

(BALTIMORE – January 22, 2025) – The next WNADA Resident Coordinating Meeting for neighborhood association leaders is on Saturday, January 25, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Walbrook Mill Apartments at 2636 West North Avenue. Each staff member will provide an annual update on their accomplishments and ongoing project activities at the meeting. You will also be able to ask direct questions of team members, who will answer them individually. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! ________________________ Chad Williams, Executive Director West North Avenue Development Authority 2500 W. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21216