Black Wall Street WASHINGTON, DC Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards — 15th Anniversary Homecoming Washington, D.C. | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM RSVP: blackwallstreetdc.eventbrite.com Ron Busby, Sr.: The National Voice of Black Business Black Wall Street WASHINGTON, DC Honoree | President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some people you meet and quickly forget. And then there are those rare individuals who leave a mark every single time you cross paths. Ron Busby, Sr., is that kind of man. I first met Ron through a mutual friend, the late Mr. Michael Graham — a…

BLACK WALL STREET JODY DAVIS — HONOREE FEATURE Pamela Reaves: Author, Coach, Icon — She Just Keeps Going “She doesn’t look a day over 50. I don’t know how she does it. Pamela Reaves has weathered the toughest storms, yet keeps on pushing through. We are so very proud to recognize a person who has consistently spoken life over BMORENews and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards.” — Doni Glover, Founder, Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards (BALTIMORE – May 25, 2026) — Some people talk about being iconic. Pamela Reaves just lives it. A native Baltimorean who now…

(BALTIMORE – May 23, 2026) – In the world of Baltimore County hospitality, few names carry the kind of weight that Ania Pettiford has earned — not overnight, but over more than a decade of showing up, leveling up, and never settling for anything less than exceptional. It started in 2012, when a young Ania walked through the doors of the Windsor Inn as a server. She was observant, hungry to learn, and already developing the instincts that would define her career. She worked her way up — earning her bartending license from the Maryland Bartending Academy in Glen Burnie —…

(BALTIMORE – May 23, 2026) — There is a woman on West Saratoga Street who has spent the last fifteen years quietly building something beautiful. Her name is Jody Davis. And on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Baltimore will pause to celebrate her. BMORENews.com is proud to present the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards in honor of the 15th Anniversary of Jody Davis Designs, from 6 to 8 pm at 110 W. Saratoga Street in downtown Baltimore. If you have never stepped inside her boutique, let that be the night. Now, if you have been following BMORENews.com and the Joe…

(WOODLAWN – May 23, 2026) – Some people find their calling. Janelle Shorter was born into hers. At just 18 years old, she stepped into the world of hospitality and never looked back — not because the road was easy, but because she understood something that can’t be taught: that great service is, at its core, an act of love. Janelle doesn’t just serve drinks. She curates experiences. From personalizing cocktails to orchestrating private events, she has built a reputation for turning first-time patrons into lifelong family. That’s the standard she has set — and the standard she exceeds, week…

(BALTIMORE – May 23, 2026) – For many of us who grew up in West Baltimore, Irvin “Buggie” Nore is more than a businessman. He is family. He is consistency. He is what happens when a young man takes opportunity seriously and never lets go of discipline, faith, and responsibility. That is why it is our pleasure to honor Irvin Nore at Black Wall Street WOODLAWN on June 4, 2026. RSVP to blackwallstreetwoodlawn.eventbrite.com. Buggie and I go way back — back to Matthew Henson Elementary School and Lemmel Junior High School. He then became a Walbrook Warrior, along with many…

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(BALTIMORE – May 17, 2026) – For years, residents of Edmondson Village have been told redevelopment was coming. We were told it would improve our quality of life, strengthen the corridor, and breathe new energy into West Baltimore. But increasingly, many longtime residents are asking a simple question: Redevelopment for whom? Let me be clear: no one is against redevelopment of the Edmondson Village Shopping Center. We understand the need for investment. We understand that communities evolve. What many of us oppose is a process that feels disconnected from the people who actually live here. On May 14, 2026, during…