Continuing the Legacy of JJ Adams Fuel Oil Company  (BALTIMORE – January 26, 2025) – Be sure to save the date: Sat., Feb. 22, 2025. BMORENews.com, in conjunction with the Maryland-Washington Minority Contractors, Bishop Barry Chapman of Bishop Pest Control and Bishop Bail Bonds, and Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home, present the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 featuring panels, workshops, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards. We’ll also present our second cohort of Black Wall Street YOUTH AWARDS. RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award include Kendra Adams. Who is Kendra?  Kendra Adams is…

Join Us for the Largest Black History Month Kickoff in Baltimore County! ​Underground Railroad Commemorative Walk @ Emmarts ​Date: February 1, 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM | Location: Historic Rolling Road, Baltimore County ​Celebrate the rich history of the Underground Railroad and honor the courage of those who sought freedom by joining this commemorative walk along historic Rolling Road. ​About Emmarts United Methodist Church ​Emmarts United Methodist Church served as a safehouse during the Underground Railroad movement and continues to be a historic symbol of African-American resilience and freedom. Established in 1872, it remains a cornerstone of the community, preserving its legacy through outreach and education.

(NEW YORK – January 22, 2025) – Black athletes have been essential in building Division I basketball and football into a multi-billion-dollar industry. The NCAA is on the brink of settling two cases for approximately $2.8 billion concerning specific antitrust claims involving name, image, and likeness. Due to limited advertising specifically to Black audiences, the settlement threatens to leave some deserving Black athletes with nothing. The estimated average payment for each football and men’s basketball player is $91,000, up to $280,000. If you are, or know, a Black college athlete who played Division I sports, including basketball or football, between…

(BALTIMORE – January 22, 2025) – The next WNADA Resident Coordinating Meeting for neighborhood association leaders is on Saturday, January 25, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Walbrook Mill Apartments at 2636 West North Avenue. Each staff member will provide an annual update on their accomplishments and ongoing project activities at the meeting. You will also be able to ask direct questions of team members, who will answer them individually. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! ________________________ Chad Williams, Executive Director West North Avenue Development Authority 2500 W. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21216

The next Coffee Break with Alice takes place Friday, January 24, 2025, at Noon.

(BALTIMORE – January 22, 2025) – Unlock the secrets of your heritage! 🌿 Join us at the Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures for an exciting event series designed to help you explore your DNA and ancestry in a whole new way! 🧬 Event Highlights: The Kickoff 📅 Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 2:00 PM Hear from Dr. Gina Paige, Co-founder of African Ancestry Inc., and get a special discount on your DNA Kit! Upcoming Events: March 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM – Panel Discussion: The Legacy Museum of Alabama March 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM – All-Women’s Panel: Women Impacting Lives April 12, 2025 – Poetry Party: Children’s & Adult Sessions May 3, 2025…

Global Refuge expresses deep concern and disappointment over the sudden suspension of refugee admissions to the United States following the Trump administration’s recent executive order.

Do you have a story to tell? Get the tools to self-publish with confidence at the first free author’s summit hosted by Publish Your Way.

The inaugural Choo Smith Communiversity will anchor in Baltimore on an 18.5-acre site in Cold Spring.

(BALTIMORE – January 15, 2025) – On the next edition of the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show on Friday, January 17, 2025, prepare for another exciting edition hosted by the award-winning BMORENews.com publisher. Our guest will be Donna Stevenson. The show streams LIVE (Monday through Friday) at 9 a.m. EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Who is Donna? Donna S. Stevenson is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Early Morning Software, Inc., a national minority and women-owned Software Research and Development Laboratory. Early Morning Software is the manufacturer of PRISMCompliance.com (PRISM), the nation’s most comprehensive Supplier Diversity, Contract Compliance Management and Economic Inclusion Software-as-a-Service platform. Early Morning Software…