Nancy started her own laboratory service amidst COVID pandemic. Still standing! Watch full video on YouTube

(BALTIMORE – April 16, 2026) – The issue of police violence against Black people has been a central site for the struggle against the societal dehumanization of Black people. The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement published a report in 2012 that revealed that a Black person was killed once every 40 hours by police or someone acting in the capacity of law enforcement. A 2020 study from Harvard’s School of Public Health found that Black people are 3 times more likely to be killed by police. In Maryland, according to a 2015 report from the ACLU of Maryland, there were 109…

In 2002, long before social media and smartphones documented every moment, I had the opportunity of a lifetime — a 10-day … Watch full video on YouTube

(MILFORD MILL, MD – April 13, 2026) — The Black Wall Street Awards returned to the Milford Mill corridor for an unforgettable evening at Island Quizine, where the food was as inspiring as the conversation. The jerk chicken alone was worth the price of admission. But beyond the cuisine, the night carried a deep philosophical weight. Most Worshipful Emanuel J. Stanley, 33°, set the tone early, expressing humility in the presence of so many celebrated community members. He told BMORENEWS, “It’s been an outstanding program — educational, inspirational, and motivational,” he said. “I’m humbled. I’m not sure I should even…

2026 SCHEDULE Black Wall Street NEW YEAR SUMMIT — January 3, Downtown Cultural Arts Center, Baltimore (Robyn Murphy keynote, honoring Maggie Lena Walker legacy) ✅ Black Wall Street SOUTHERN MARYLAND — February 24, University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, California, MD (dedicated to Doris Cammack Spencer, 13 honorees) ✅ Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL — March 12 ✅ Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL 2.0 — April 11, Island Quizine ✅ Black Wall Street CHELSEA — April 14, 135 W 20th St Suite 302, NY Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0 — April 26, 119 W. Mulberry St, Baltimore (Kevin Scott…

What if everything you thought you knew about history… wasn’t the full story? In this powerful episode of Remember Who You … Watch full video on YouTube

(NEW YORK – April 11, 2026) – When you think about Baltimore’s fashion scene, one name rises above the rest — Toni James. The owner of Katwalk Boutique in Fells Point and founder of the Education Matters Program, Toni James will be honored at the Black Wall Street Awards: Chelsea on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 135 W. 20th Street, Suite 302, in New York City. And if anyone has earned a New York stage, it is her. For more than two decades, Toni James has done what few in any industry manage to do — build something real, keep…

(BALTIMORE – April 10, 2026) – The proposed closure of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys shows how Baltimore City Public Schools and the State of Maryland are failing Black boys. This is not just about losing a charter school. It also reflects broader neglect of Black boys’ challenges and weakens the city’s commitment to their future. In many Baltimore schools, Black boys’ intellectual curiosity fades by third grade while frustrated teachers struggle to keep these students engaged both academically and socially. Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys was founded to support Black boys through academic rigor, role modeling, fostering self-worth, and…

(MILFORD MILL, MD – April 10, 2026) — On Saturday, April 11, 2026 (4-6 pm at IQ Bar & Grill, 8128 Liberty Road), the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards returns to Baltimore County with Black Wall Street MILFORD MILL 2.0, a powerful celebration of Black excellence, resilience, and enterprise. RSVP to blackwallstreetmilford.eventbrite.com. This latest installment of the now 15-year movement continues a legacy that has recognized more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, professionals, and change agents across the country. From boardrooms to courtrooms to grassroots organizing, this year’s Milford Mill honorees reflect the depth, diversity, and determination of Black leadership in…

(WASHINGTON, DC – April 9, 2026) — Fifteen years ago, a vision took root in the nation’s capital. What started as a modest gathering of community leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates has since grown into a multi-city movement recognizing thousands of Black entrepreneurs across the country. Now, the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards returns to where it all began. On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Black Wall Street 15th Anniversary Homecoming — Washington, DC will take place at Busboys and Poets — the very city where the first awards were held. RSVP now! Limited seating:…