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📅 Saturday, May 31, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
📍 Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center | 1315 Division Street, Baltimore, MD
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(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:
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Senator Ben Brooks (District 10)
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Delegate N. Scott Phillips (District 10)
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Delegate Malcolm Ruff (District 41)
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Delegate Sean Stinnett (District 41)
Together, they will tackle urgent questions about Black economic power and progress:
Are we at the table — or on the menu?
This pivotal forum will examine the current State of Black Business in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area, including Baltimore City and County. With African Americans commanding $1.6 trillion in annual disposable income and Black women leading in business formation nationwide, this is the moment to assess our footing — and chart our future.
Following the panel, we will honor outstanding community and business leaders with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, a celebration recognizing those who embody excellence, service, and commitment to economic empowerment.
💬 Why You Should Attend
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Hear directly from influential lawmakers and community leaders
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Engage in real dialogue about equity, policy, and opportunity
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Network with business professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers
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Celebrate local heroes who are driving positive change
🎟️ RSVP Today
This is not just another event — it’s a call to action. Join us as we build connections, elevate voices, and drive Black empowerment across the Greater Baltimore region.
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