(ATLANTA – July 4, 2025) — The spirit of Tulsa lives on as Black Wall Street ATL returns on Thursday, July 11, 2025, for another powerful celebration of Black excellence. Held in the cultural and entrepreneurial heart of Atlanta, this dynamic event spotlights trailblazing Black entrepreneurs, celebrates economic self-determination, and uplifts the enduring legacy of circulating the Black dollar in our communities. Presented by BMORENews.com and the legendary Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, this celebration will honor visionary business leaders, creatives, and changemakers from across the South and beyond — each leaving a measurable impact in their industries and…

(BALTIMORE – June 22, 2025) – Reserve your spot today for Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit, set for Friday, June 27, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 Eutaw Place.🎟️ RSVP now at DoniGlover60.eventbrite.com. This special evening celebrates Doni Glover’s 60th birthday and the enduring mission of BMORENews. The program will feature the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a proud BMORENews tradition since 2011, honoring nearly 3,000 Black entrepreneurs, professionals, and allies across nine major U.S. cities. Proceeds will support BMORENews’ independent Black media work—including our Emmy-nominated podcast, TV show, and events that uplift Black excellence. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit the Bea Gaddy Family Center, recognizing…

Now more than ever, it’s critical that emerging Black journalists are equipped with real-world experience and dynamic exposure—so they’re prepared to cover any assignment with accuracy, context, and confidence. At BMORENews.com, we believe our journalists carry a unique responsibility: to tell our stories truthfully, powerfully, and from our own perspective. In that spirit, we’re proud to offer 5 complimentary tickets to journalism students for the Doni Glover 6.0 Reception & Main Event — an evening that honors Black excellence, resilience, and media leadership. 🎟️ These tickets are made possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, who share our mission…

(BALTIMORE – June 18, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, has officially announced that the City of Baltimore will remain the home of its Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament through 2029. The decision by the CIAA Board of Directors follows a successful five-year run in Charm City — a tenure that has proven to be both economically and culturally impactful. Baltimore first hosted the CIAA Tournament virtually in 2021 due to the pandemic and then in person beginning in 2022. The tournament has grown into a hallmark event for the city,…

(BALTIMORE – June 17, 2025) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the future—it’s the present. It’s in our phones, our workplaces, our homes—and yes, it’s steadily moving into schools and classrooms. While I’m excited about the advancements AI offers, I’m equally concerned that conversations around AI and education in our communities are either delayed, dismissed, or dominated by fear. Now, I understand that based on this country’s history, the Black community has cause to be cautious about emerging systems—especially those created without us in mind. From discriminatory testing practices to biased surveillance tech, we’ve seen how “innovation” can sometimes…

(BALTIMORE, MD – June 13, 2025) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) Board of Directors proudly announce the appointment of Otis Rolley as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of BDC, effective June 23, 2025. A veteran of Baltimore government with national acclaim, Rolley becomes the first African American man to lead the city’s economic development agency, succeeding Colin Tarbert. A longtime Baltimore resident, Rolley brings deep local roots and extensive national experience. He previously served as the city’s first Deputy Housing Commissioner, Director of Planning, and Chief of Staff to the Mayor. Beyond…

(BALTIMORE – June 13, 2025) – As I prepare to celebrate a personal milestone — turning 60 — I’m also reflecting on the journey of building independent Black media. It’s never been easy. It’s often demanding. But it’s always been worth it. Since December, we’ve been taping the Doni Glover Show again. Real people. Real stories. Real Baltimore. But life doesn’t always move in a straight line. Between producing the show and finishing graduate school, I needed a break. Sometimes you have to pause to preserve the mission. That’s why Doni Glover 6.0 (https://doniglover60.eventbrite.com/) isn’t just a party. It’s a…

The Maryland Department of Aging is pleased to announce a competitive funding opportunity for grant awards under the Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) program, funded through the approved state budget for Fiscal Year 2026. This initiative provides state-funded grants to community-based organizations offering programming, service coordination, and community support to concentrated areas where low-income older adults face challenges such as declining health, isolation, financial hardship, and language barriers. The NORC program encompasses three complementary projects, each designed to address the unique needs of older adults across Maryland: Elder SAFE – Provides critical supportive services to older adults at risk of elder…

(NEW ORLEANS – May 29, 2025) – Be sure to RSVP for the long-anticipated Black Wall Street NOLA. It’s our 10th Anniversary! It will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at 7 pm at Corey “Bing” Mathis’ 2 Phat Vegans at 303 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70116. RSVP to blackwallstreetnola2025.eventbrite.com today! Honorees include Régine René-Labrousse. Who is Régine? Régine René-Labrousse is a Haitian-American social entrepreneur, intercultural strategist, and founder of Replenish 509 and Reviv Ayiti, two mission-driven ventures focused on cultural equity, economic revitalization, and diaspora engagement. A native of New Orleans and daughter of Haitian immigrants, Régine has spent over 15 years building platforms that unlock opportunity at…

(NEW ORLEANS – May 29, 2025) – Be sure to RSVP for the long-anticipated Black Wall Street NOLA. It’s our 10th Anniversary! It will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2025, beginning at 7 pm at Corey “Bing” Mathis’ 2 Phat Vegans at 303 Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70116. RSVP to blackwallstreetnola2025.eventbrite.com today! Honorees include Deshauntia Benn. Who is Deshauntia? Deshauntia Benn is a New Orleans native with over 20 years of experience in education, labor organizing, and advocacy. She began her career as a high school Social Studies teacher and later transitioned into leadership roles focused on educator support, workplace culture, and policy change. Throughout her career, she has…