Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition
About this Event
The Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition is an evening of inspiration, strategy, and celebration designed to bring together leaders from government, business, real estate, media, and the community to explore one important question:
How do we create and sustain lasting progress?
Presented by BMORENews and BlackUSA.News, this special event features The Doni Glover Show LIVE, two thought-provoking forums, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals who exemplify leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
Featured Forums
The Leadership Forum
The Primary Is Over. What's Your Agenda?
Hear from Democratic nominees as they discuss their vision for strengthening neighborhoods, expanding opportunity, improving public safety, supporting families, and delivering results if elected.
Featured Guests
- Sabrina Tapp-Harper, Democratic Nominee for Baltimore City Sheriff
- Arkia Wade, Democratic Nominee for Baltimore County Council
- Delegate Malcolm Ruff, Esquire, Democratic Nominee for Maryland State Senate (41st District)
The Black Wealth Forum
Building Black Wealth: Real Estate, Entrepreneurship & Community Investment
Learn from some of Baltimore's most accomplished developers and entrepreneurs as they share practical insights on ownership, commercial real estate, investment, and building lasting institutions.
Featured Panelists
- Vennieth McCormick, CEO, New Life Recovery Center
- Renny Bass, Owner, Downtown Cultural Arts Center
- Kevin Scott, Benedetto Haberdashery
- Jacqui Cummings, Founder, Notre Maison Connects
Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards
Celebrate outstanding leaders whose commitment to entrepreneurship, service, and community development continues to strengthen Baltimore and beyond.
August Honorees
- Xavier Harper
- Donna Bruce
Why Attend?
- Hear directly from emerging public leaders about their vision for the future.
- Gain practical insights from successful entrepreneurs and developers.
- Network with business owners, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders.
- Celebrate National Black Business Month while honoring those building stronger communities through leadership, investment, and service.
- Experience a live television broadcast of The Doni Glover Show LIVE.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, elected official, student, nonprofit leader, investor, business owner, or engaged citizen, The Black Wall Street Summit offers meaningful conversations, valuable connections, and a shared commitment to building stronger communities through leadership and economic empowerment.
Event Details
The Black Wall Street Summit: National Black Business Month Edition
Featuring The Doni Glover Show LIVE and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location:
Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center
1315 Division Street
Baltimore, MD 21217
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Presented by: BMORENews & BlackUSA.News
Executive Producers: STEM CITY USA and G. Grant Griffin Media
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 8004.89
