YOU’RE INVITEDThe Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forumfeaturing the Joe Manns Black Wall Street AwardsSaturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 NoonThurgood Marshall Amenity Center1315 Division Street, Baltimore, MD RSVP to blackwallstreet104.eventbrite.com Special Guests:Del. N. Scott Phillips (D-10)Del. Malcolm Ruff (D-41)Del. Sean Stinnett (D-41) Join Dr. Al Hathaway and BMORENews.com for a vital gathering of business and political leaders at the Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum — a forum dedicated to examining the State of Black Business across the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area, including Baltimore County. As African Americans control an estimated $1.8 trillion in annual disposable income, and…

MEET the Next Generation of Business Leaders! (BALTIMORE — May 24, 2025) — On Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community advocates from across the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area will convene at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center for the Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum — a powerful gathering dedicated to reflection, resilience, and economic empowerment. This year’s forum holds special significance as it marks the 104th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, when Tulsa’s Greenwood District — once known as Black Wall Street — was bombed from the air and burned to the ground,…

📅 Saturday, May 31, 2025🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon📍 Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center | 1315 Division Street, Baltimore, MD RSVP to blackwallstreet104.eventbrite.com (BALTIMORE – May 20, 2025) — BMORENews.com, in collaboration with Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr., proudly invites the public to attend the Greater Baltimore Black Empowerment Forum, a gathering that will highlight economic opportunity, political engagement, and the future of Black business in our region. The event will feature a keynote panel of elected leaders who are actively shaping Maryland’s legislative landscape, including: Senator Ben Brooks (District 10) Delegate N. Scott Phillips (District 10) Delegate Malcolm Ruff…

(BALTIMORE – May 19, 2025) – It is so interesting that as I am researching and writing on strategizing Black economic wealth and power in the United States for my next book, this particular day – Monday, May 19, 2025 – is Malcolm X’s 100th birthday. Honestly, it wasn’t the first thing on my mind today. What’s on my mind is presenting the very best manuscript I can muster to bring light, clarity, and solutions to the dilemmas facing my community. In fact, a part of this struggle is a very important topic we, as a people, are often afraid…

A Celebration of Legacy, Leadership & Black Excellence 📅 Friday, June 27 | 7–10 PM📍 Baltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place Join us for a night to remember as we honor Doni Glover’s 60th birthday—a milestone moment celebrating his legacy of journalism, activism, and community empowerment. Doni Glover 6.0 isn’t just a birthday party—it’s a bold celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and purpose. Set in the heart of Baltimore, this evening will spotlight the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing trailblazing Black entrepreneurs and community leaders making history today. Honorees include Michael Cryor, Gary Witherspoon, Marc Steiner, and…

Unequal contracts, unseen advocates, and the unstoppable rise of Black women in business (BALTIMORE – May 8, 2025) – In Maryland, the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program was created to ensure that certified minority-owned businesses receive at least 29% of the total dollar value of state procurement contracts, either directly or through subcontracting. Baltimore City shares this 29% goal, applying it across 70 agencies and departments. Yet, despite the promise of equity, the reality falls short. According to Wayne Frazier, President of the Maryland-Washington Minority Companies Association (MWMCA), white women are the primary beneficiaries of this program, more so than any…

Doni Glover 6.0: A BMORENews Benefit A Celebration of Legacy, Leadership & Black Excellence Friday, June 27 | 7–10 PM Baltimore Unity Hall | 1505 Eutaw Place Black Tie Optional Join us for a night to remember as we honor Doni Glover’s 60th birthday—a milestone moment celebrating his legacy of journalism, activism, and community empowerment. Doni Glover 6.0 isn’t just a birthday party—it’s a bold celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and purpose. Set in the heart of Baltimore, this evening will spotlight the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, recognizing trailblazing Black entrepreneurs and community leaders making history today. Honorees…

(NEW ORLEANS – May 4, 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! BMORENews.com has joined forces again with 2 Phat Vegans for this 10th Anniversary Celebration in Nawlins. Our first event in New Orleans in 2015 also marked a decade since Hurricane Katrina. “Bing” is the consummate architect of great gatherings and fully comprehends the Black Wall Street mindset.…

(BALTIMORE – April 23, 2025) – Yesterday marked a major milestone for East Baltimore as East Baltimore Development, Inc. (EBDI) celebrated the groundbreaking of its Phase 2B Public Roadway Infrastructure Project—a transformative $9.6 million investment aimed at modernizing transportation infrastructure in the heart of the Eager Park neighborhood. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2025 and continue through spring 2026. This project represents the next major step in EBDI’s long-standing mission to build a vibrant, mixed-use, mixed-income community in East Baltimore. Since 2002, EBDI has led revitalization efforts backed by more than $1.8 billion in combined public and private…

(BALTIMORE – April 23. 2025) – Yesterday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 4 and House Bill 258 into law—historic legislation aimed at revitalizing West Baltimore and the West North Avenue corridor, one of the city’s most historic yet long-neglected commercial and residential areas. Signed as an emergency measure, the bill responds to decades of disinvestment in West Baltimore neighborhoods and affirms the State’s commitment to reversing these trends. The legislation officially designates the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) as Maryland’s lead economic development agency for Baltimore City. “I’m proud of the collaboration between Governor Moore, Senate President…