Congressman Mfume found it not robbery to attend the Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT. We asked him to present an award … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – May 8, 2026) – Margaret “Betty” Watkins has been doing hair in Turner Station for 53 years. Tomorrow, she gets her flowers. Watkins is among the honorees at Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT, the latest stop in the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards series, founded by Doni Glover. The event celebrates Black entrepreneurship, legacy, and economic empowerment rooted in community. Betty’s story is Turner Station through and through. A native of the historic waterfront community, she graduated from Sollers Point Junior/Senior High School in 1964 before studying at Earn Power Business School, where she trained as an…

Father of truck driver hit by plane hold press conference at Office of J. Wyndal Gordon, Esq. Gordon has handled several high … Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – May 4, 2026) — Our community has been propagandized into blurring the line between political and personal engagement. Politics is about power—power to impose an agenda regarding the distribution of resources and the rules that govern society. Too often, our community engages in politics as if it were a collection of social clubs. Political fundraisers and banquets can feel more like prom or homecoming than sites of serious power-building. There is nothing wrong with having events that feel good, but that environment can obscure the fundamental reality: politics is about power, not personalities. There are three questions I…

BALTIMORE — May 9, 2026 — The Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards returns to Baltimore County with its highly anticipated Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT edition, bringing together some of the region’s most impactful leaders, public servants, and community builders for an afternoon of recognition, reflection, and connection. Set for Saturday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Yacht Club—Baltimore’s only Black-owned yacht club—the event continues a 15-year tradition of honoring excellence across industries while reinforcing the power of Black entrepreneurship and community leadership. A Celebration of Leadership Across Sectors This year’s honorees reflect a powerful…

(SPARROWS POINT, MD — May 3, 2026) — A powerful cross-section of leadership, legacy, and community impact will take center stage as Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT returns to Baltimore County on May 9, honoring a distinguished group of trailblazers whose work continues to shape the region and beyond. Set against the backdrop of the historic Pleasant Yacht Club—Baltimore’s only Black-owned yacht club—the event will celebrate individuals across business, public service, faith, entertainment, and grassroots leadership. This year’s honorees include: Jade Johnson Servant Courtney Speed Arkia Wade Betty Watkins Kevin Clash Ronnie Lacks Chief Louis Winston Gloria Nelson Johnny Mathis…

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A rally erupted today on the campus of American University after a disturbing case of racial bias and institutional betrayal came to light: a Black woman faculty member says she was physically assaulted by a white female colleague — who was then protected by the university — while the victim herself was terminated just days before completing her probationary period. Pia Nelson did not mince words at today’s rally. “Barbara Morse pulled my hair from my scalp leaving a bald spot,” Nelson declared to the crowd. “I reported her. They did more to protect her than me.…

(SPARROWS POINT, MD – May 2, 2026) — A true pillar of Turner Station and a lifelong servant leader, Servant Courtney L. Speed will be honored at the upcoming Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT event, recognizing her decades of unwavering commitment to community, family, and legacy. Rooted in faith and guided by the principle that “he that is greatest among you shall be your servant,” Speed has lived a life defined by humility, resilience, and impact. Born in Baltimore and raised between East Baltimore and Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Speed’s early life instilled in her the values of hard work, discipline,…