BLACK WALL STREET WOODLAWN — 2026 HONOREE PROFILE From a 9-to-5 to multiple LLCs, Kizzy Dawkins turned a leap of faith into a full life of purpose — one pour, one property, one person at a time. (BALTIMORE – May 30, 2026) — There is a moment in every entrepreneur’s story where the comfort of a steady paycheck goes up against the pull of something bigger. Most people stay put. Kizzy Dawkins walked away. That decision — bold, deliberate, and rooted in faith — set in motion more than 13 years of building a career and brand in the bartending…

BLACK WALL STREET WOODLAWN — 2026 HONOREE PROFILE For more than two decades, Tony Ross has poured himself into Baltimore County’s youth — one coach, one mentor, one family at a time. (BALTIMORE – May 30, 2026) — There is a certain kind of person in every community who never seeks the spotlight but whose fingerprints are everywhere. You see them on the sidelines. You see them at the ballpark. You see them at the school. You see them showing up — year after year, weekend after weekend — for somebody else’s child. Tony Ross is that person. A dedicated…

JOE MANNS BLACK WALL STREET AWARDS | WOODLAWN | 15TH ANNIVERSARY (WOODLAWN – May 28, 2026) – Some people talk about hustle. Jason McAlpin lives it. Born in Brooklyn to hardworking Trinidadian immigrants who came to this country with nothing but determination and a work ethic that wouldn’t quit, Jason learned early what it means to show up — fully, consistently, and with excellence. That foundation has carried him through more than 20 years behind the bar, from neighborhood pubs to upscale fine dining rooms to high-end catering experiences that demand nothing less than perfection. On Thursday, June 4, 2026,…

JOE MANNS BLACK WALL STREET AWARDS | WOODLAWN | 15TH ANNIVERSARY Founder of the Natural Hair Care Expo continues to champion Black beauty, self-love, and cultural empowerment (WOODLAWN – May 28, 2026) – There are certain queens who, when they move, all you can do is stop and pay homage because you know it’s a queen. Malaika-Tamu Cooper been doin’ it gracefully for years. My ex-wife and daughter used to go to her shop in the Junction. Like another popular Black Wall Street WOODLAWN honoree, Randy Dennis, Malaika has too made a lasting impression on Baltimore and beyond with her…

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JOE MANNS BLACK WALL STREET AWARDS | WOODLAWN | 15TH ANNIVERSARY A West Baltimore brother’s journey from addiction to recovery, from struggle to strength (WOODLAWN – May 27, 2026) – Having honored more than 3,000 individuals in nine cities over the past 15 years through the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, I am constantly reminded to remember those individuals who have helped me personally along the road of life. While we often celebrate entrepreneurs and business leaders, I also believe it is important to recognize those pure souls we encounter in life who have remained authentically themselves — people…

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…

New Imam in Baltimore at historic masjid shares forward-thinking vision for the community. Joined by Rebby Bass, Imam Mustafa … Watch full video on YouTube

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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…