(BALTIMORE – February 10, 2026) – My best friend, Anthony “Marty” Williams, passed away 13 years ago. His birthday would have been Saturday, February 7th — he would have turned 61. Marty devoted his life to uplifting young men in Baltimore, raising money so they could afford a college education. That spirit lives on through his son, Aris Williams, who just launched a new app called “Be-More” in his father’s honor. Here is what Aris had to say: Today, my father would have been 61! He devoted much of his life to raising money to help young men in Baltimore…

(BALTIMORE – February 1, 2026) — Another national win is coming to Charm City. Visit Baltimore and the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals have announced that Baltimore will host the NCBMP Annual Conference from December 4–7, 2030, bringing thousands of Black meeting and event professionals to the city. The NCBMP Annual Conference is the largest annual gathering of Black meeting professionals in the nation, representing a network of more than 2,000 professionals whose collective events generate over $49 billion in annual revenue. For Baltimore, the selection signals national confidence in the city’s hospitality infrastructure, cultural assets, and growing reputation as…

(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…

(COLLEGE PARK, MD – December 24, 2025) – Grades are in, and I aced all three classes. But for the grace of God and some serious determination. Saturday morning classes were the most challenging for me, especially hiking it all the way to College Park. And you want to be fresh for class. So, that means discipline must play a role on Friday nights. After all, this is a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program ranked among the best in the nation. To say the least, it is a humbling experience to walk the halls of the Robert H. Smith…

(WOODLAWN – December 23, 2025) – Senator Charles E. Sydnor III and Delegates Sheila Ruth and Aletheia McCaskill (the “District 44B Legislators”) hosted an informational meeting on December 3rd regarding a proposed data center’s development in the Woodlawn community. This meeting was held in the Woodlawn High School Auditorium. This is the “District 44B Legislators” team statement: “After carefully considering all that we have learned about data centers and their potential impact, and the feedback we have received from our constituents, the District 44 legislators have concluded that the potential harm that developing a data center in Woodlawn could cause…

(BALTIMORE — November 20, 2025) — Mark your calendars! BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP today at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A hallmark of Baltimore’s Black business and media community, the annual celebration spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals whose leadership and service uplift their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. This year introduced an exciting new feature — the Black Wall Street Youth Awards — highlighting the next generation of changemakers, visionaries, and…

(BALTIMORE – November 18, 2025) – 8,000 Videos Strong! From East Baltimore to the Middle East to East Africa, BMORENews.com has been delivering “the news before the news” for 23 years. As we approach our 23rd Anniversary Benefit on December 4th, we want you to see what we’ve built—8,000 unique stories you won’t find anywhere else. Our Beat: Business. Politics. Community. City Hall. Annapolis. The White House. Education. Mass incarceration. Black-owned businesses. Affordable housing. Universal access to health care. That’s been the agenda from the outset. Digital Natives, Not Digital Immigrants: We’re smaller than the legacy newspapers that call Baltimore home—the…

(BALTIMORE – November 13, 2025) – Baltimore! World! Last week showed me something I’ve been waiting to see for years: New Baltimore is here. The Renaissance isn’t coming—it’s already arrived. And it’s not just the City. Baltimore County is also waking up. If you’re watching from the sidelines thinking otherwise, you might want to look again. The Heavyweights Are in the Room Last week, Shelonda Stokes presented the Downtown Partnership’s Annual Report—a major networking event that celebrated downtown achievements, recognized leaders, and mapped the future. The room was packed with power: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. Otis Rolley, the new CEO…

(BALTIMORE – November 11, 2025) – We’re excited to share a powerful new collaboration supporting Baltimore’s entrepreneurs! At the BMORENews.com 23rd Anniversary Benefit on December 4, 2025, United Way of Maryland will present 10 complimentary year-long memberships to The Lonely Entrepreneur Learning Community, giving attendees access to game-changing resources for business success. What’s included: ✅ 2,000+ learning modules on business growth ✅ Hundreds of templates and legal agreements ✅ Live group coaching and chat support ✅ Access to 250+ financing sources ✅ A thriving community of fellow entrepreneurs Powered by United Way’s Social Impact Accelerator, this partnership advances equity, innovation, and opportunity…

(BALTIMORE — November 11, 2025) — Mark your calendars! BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP today at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A hallmark of Baltimore’s Black business and media community, the annual celebration spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals whose leadership and service uplift their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. This year introduced an exciting new feature —…