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(BALTIMORE, MD – July 16, 2026) — Some leaders build organizations from the outside. Others strengthen them from within. For more than two decades, Winston Philip has quietly helped nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community partners build the infrastructure, systems, and strategies necessary to create lasting change. It is for that reason that BMORENews and BlackUSA.News are proud to honor Winston Philip with the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award during The Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in West Baltimore. Philip currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Elev8 Baltimore, where…

(BALTIMORE – July 15, 2026) — Some people spend a lifetime trying to build a name. Sister Sa’Leeah, better known as Slimmyko, built hers simply by being herself. Known throughout West Baltimore’s 21217 community—what many proudly call Zone 17, or Ovawest— Slimmyko has earned a reputation as someone who gives without hesitation, encourages without judgment, and serves without expecting anything in return. “I’m a giver,” she says. “I give all the time. I don’t like receiving anything because I’m a giver. That’s what God asked me to do.” That simple statement explains almost everything you need to know about her.…

(BALTIMORE – July 14, 2026) – When I first walked through the doors of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, it only took one speech from then-Principal Julia B. Woodland for me to understand what it meant to be a Dunbar Poet. I cannot recite her words today. But I will never forget the spirit. She spoke life into us. She challenged us to pursue excellence, to embrace discipline, and to understand that hard work was not optional—it was expected. At Dunbar, excellence wasn’t just encouraged. It was demanded. And if you know anything about Dunbar athletics, you know exactly what…

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(BALTIMORE – July 11, 2026) – Some opportunities become jobs. Others become traditions. For the past decade, Hip Hop Chronicles on WEAA 88.9 FM, hosted by Mike Nyce, has become one of those traditions for me. What began through a simple introduction by Frank Johnson evolved into a lasting partnership that has allowed me to bring the stories of BMORENews.com to one of Baltimore’s most respected airwaves every Thursday at midnight. I remain grateful to Mike Nyce for opening that door. Each week, our segment has featured newsmakers, entrepreneurs, elected officials, educators, artists, activists, and everyday Baltimoreans whose stories deserve…

How Faith, Labor, Mutual Aid, Civil Rights, and Black Institutions Helped Shape a Nation (BALTIMORE – July 11, 2026) – When Baltimore historian Marco Merrick first began telling me about the “City of Firsts,” he was not initially telling a Black history story. He was telling a Baltimore story. That distinction will forever stand out in my mind. Marco spoke with an enthusiasm and pride that were impossible to miss. He talked about the B&O Railroad, the telegraph, Johns Hopkins University, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, the Enoch Pratt Free Library, the Washington Monument, the Basilica, Fort McHenry, and the…

Dunbar’s Legacy of Excellence Continues as Dr. Linda Marie Weaver Appointed Maryland Military Department Assistant Secretary for Administration (BALTIMORE – July 11, 2026) — Every now and then, someone reaches a milestone that reminds us what Baltimore’s public schools—and particularly Paul Laurence Dunbar High School—have produced for generations. Dr. Linda Marie Weaver’s recent appointment as Assistant Secretary for Administration for the Maryland Military Department is one of those moments. Effective May 6, 2026, Dr. Weaver was appointed to the senior leadership position, where she will help oversee administrative operations while supporting the Maryland Military Department’s mission alongside Major General Janeen…