(BALTIMORE – December 11, 2024) – Are you in business? Do you want to join a serious cadre of entrepreneurs to kick off a new year of business with other entrepreneurs? Then, please SAVE THE DATE: Sat., Jan. 4, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm! This is when BMORENews.com will present the Black Wall Street 2025 NEW YEAR EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures. This is a don’t-miss event for business owners. Stay tuned to BMORENews.com for more details.

(BALTIMORE – December 11. 2024) – The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) is the state’s economic development authority that benefits the neighborhoods of West Baltimore. The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) released its second Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in July 2024 to partner with qualified Maryland-registered businesses to assist with completing the economic redevelopment of the six (6) identified FY25 Focus Development Areas within its target area and buffer zone. In conjunction, WNADA is seeking responses from Maryland registered businesses that are certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and/or Small Business Reserve (SBR) RFQ  Program participants and are interested in partnering…

(BALTIMORE – December 7, 2024) – A U.S. appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok to either divest from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a potential U.S. ban starting January 19, 2025. The court rejected TikTok’s claims that the law violated the First and Fifth Amendments, emphasizing national security concerns over potential data sharing and manipulation by the Chinese government. TikTok plans to appeal, citing free speech protections, but ByteDance has previously refused to sell the platform. President Biden signed the law amid bipartisan concerns about ByteDance’s influence. If enforced, app stores and internet providers could face fines for…

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Experience savings of up to 85%! Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures invites you to Sip and Shop on Nov 29th from 2-6 pm and Nov 30th from 11-6 pm, honoring Christmas and Kwanzaa with the spirit of love and giving. Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures is located at 4330 Pimlico Rd. Jewelry and Clothes and Drinks. FMI, visit https://www.sankofaafricanbazaar.com/.

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DOWNLOAD THE 2024 SHIBA REPORT HERE (ATLANTA – November14, 2024) – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report reveals a troubling environment for bolstering Black homeownership in the U.S. The two best-performing demographics for African Americans – Black female-headed households and millennials – both declined in home sales in 2023. The report authors, James H. Carr and Michela Zonta, meticulously present facts, statistics, and analysis, underscoring the persistent barriers that hinder Black homeownership. The homeownership rate among Black households was 45.7% in 2023, a sharp contrast to the 74.3% among White households and a significant drop…

Consistently Strong Finances Support Morgan’s Forward Momentum in Student Success, Research and Other Areas By Morgan State U (BALTIMORE – November 12, 2024)—Continuing a four-year run of positive news for Maryland’s flagship public urban research institution, S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its A+ long-term issuer credit rating, with a stable outlook, for Morgan State University. The agency cited Morgan’s firm enterprise risk profile in the credit overview of its most recent annual report, which also noted the University’s substantial increase in student enrollment in recent years and the consistent financial support for Morgan by the State of Maryland. S&P’s assessment aligns with the…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (RANDALLSTOWN – November 12, 2024) – The Greater Baltimore community mourns the loss of two iconic figures, Mary Pat Clarke and Ken Oliver, who both passed away over the weekend. This tribute remembers Ken Oliver, a trailblazer who became Baltimore County’s first Black county councilman. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1945, Ken Oliver moved to Baltimore, where he attended public schools before pursuing a business degree at the University of Baltimore. He later earned an MBA in finance from Morgan State University, marking the start of a distinguished career in banking. He first worked as a…

As we navigate a new political landscape, it’s time to ask: TRUMP IS PRESIDENT—NOW WHAT FOR BLACK AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES? Join us for Black Directory’s Post-Election Black Business Townhall on November 26 at 1 PM EST, where we’ll explore the opportunities and potential challenges ahead. This is a vital conversation for business owners looking to thrive in 2025 and beyond. During the town hall, we’ll cover: Key opportunities emerging in the current landscape Potential pitfalls to watch for as we move forward Actionable steps you can take now to set your business up for success We also want to hear from you! This is…