(BALTIMORE – May 16, 2024) – Be sure to come to Black Wall Street JUNETEENTH featuring the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm. Prim & Proper is the new premier restaurant at 206 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetjuneteenth.eventbrite.com. Special thanks to Charlyn Nater and Baltimore Main Streets for the collaboration. The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. To date, BMORENews.com and its partners have recognized over 2,500 individuals in 9…

(NEW ORLEANS – May 16, 2024) – RSVP for Black Wall Street NEW ORLEANS set for Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm at 2 Phat Vegans, 3613 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114. Presented by BMORENews.com, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards are designed to celebrate Black entrepreneurs and professionals as well as the people who support them regardless of race. RSVP to https://blackwallstreetneworleans.eventbrite.com. The aim is to celebrate little-known Black Wall Street history nationally and to help inspire entrepreneurship, beginning in the Black community. The Black community has over $1.6T in annual disposable income.…

(BALTIMORE – May 14, 2024) – Soul Street is pleased to announce the opening of its brick-and-mortar location at 819 E. Pratt St in downtown Baltimore’s charming Little Italy. This collaborative venture between HoodFellas Bistro & Catering and Rymks Bar & Grill plans to introduce a fresh and vibrant approach to Modern American Barbeque to Baltimore’s culinary landscape. Soul Street is the conglomeration of many years of culinary passion and dedicated customer service of 2 companies with a strong belief that rising tides raise all boats, offering patrons not only exceptional cuisine but also a warm and inviting atmosphere. Leading…

(BALTIMORE – May 14, 2024) – Visit Baltimore and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, are pleased to recap the success of the 2024 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament which took place from Feb. 26 – March 3 at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore. The tournament welcomed approximately 43,450 fans to CFG Bank Arena over 24 basketball games during its 6-day run in Baltimore, exceeding 2023’s attendance by 13 percent. In total, there were 63,844 attendees based on initial turnstile numbers including media, student-athletes, coaches, staff, and other patrons who entered the arena…

(BOWIE, MD – MAY 10, 2024) – The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. submitted testimony for a recently held Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee “Promoting Opportunity: The Need for Targeted Federal Business Programs to Address Ongoing Racial Discrimination” hearing at Bowie State University that addressed the pervasive issue of racial discrimination within the entrepreneurial landscape and government contracting. This landmark hearing convened policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates to scrutinize and strategize against systemic biases affecting Black-owned businesses nationwide. Ron Busby Sr., President and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., released the following statement in addition to his testimony: “The…

(ANNAPOLIS, MD – May 10, 2024) – Governor Moore attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the Conair Distribution Center in Hagerstown. First announced in October 2023, the facility is Conair’s largest distribution center in the Mid-Atlantic region and will bring 700 jobs to Maryland’s economy within 10 years—another example of the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to making Maryland more competitive. “I tell everyone in the country that Maryland is the best place to grow or start a business, and today reaffirms our commitment to make it even better,” said Gov. Moore. “I want to thank Conair for believing in Maryland and choosing to…

(BALTIMORE – April 24, 2024) – Chad Williams has 25 years of experience in the affordable housing, community planning, economic development, and banking sectors. In the past 15 years, Chad has led public-private partnerships to improve land use redevelopment for de-concentrating housing poverty, neighborhood transformation, mixed-use economic development, and transit-oriented development in urban communities. He started his career with the Council of the District of Columbia, Marshall Heights Community Development Corporation, and City First Bank. In these roles, he excelled in communicating and addressing policy issues on affordable housing, community planning, and economic development to civic associations, advocacy groups, and…

(HARLEM – April 23, 2024) – New York City entrepreneur Keyla (KAY-la) Marte will be a special guest on the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Doni Glover Show, hosted by the award-winning BMORENews.com publisher, streams LIVE Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Who is Keyla? Keyla Marte is a results-driven strategist who helps small businesses overcome obstacles and achieve new heights through comprehensive consulting services. Drawing from over 7 years of experience in non-profit development, political campaigns, and project management, Keyla intimately understands the unique challenges entrepreneurs face. As a first-generation college graduate and business owner…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – April 22, 2024) – Although some in Annapolis might think this news outlet is hard on elected officials, we simply aim to speak truth to power. This is to thank, applaud, and celebrate the people who have invested in and around North Avenue. This is so very special to me because – like some of you – North Avenue is a part of me. From Patterson Park to Harford Rd to Greenmount to Warwick, Dukeland, and Poplar Grover – I am North Avenue.   My dad’s first funeral home was at Patterson Park and Lanvale.…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 17, 2024) – More than 25,000 individuals flocked to events nationwide on Saturday, April 13 marking the National Building Black Wealth Day as designated by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). In over 100 cities, seminars and one-on-one sessions delved into a wide range of topics, from homeownership and property investment to business startups and other wealth-building opportunities. Each location drew an impressive average of 200 to 250 attendees, with an additional 2,000 individuals signing up for virtual sessions via Zoom. Notable figures graced the events, including Chance the Rapper in Chicago and Mount…