(SPARROWS POINT, MD – May 9, 2026) — A true pillar of Turner Station and a lifelong servant leader, Servant Courtney L. Speed will be honored at the upcoming Black Wall Street SPARROWS POINT event, recognizing her decades of unwavering commitment to community, family, and legacy.
Rooted in faith and guided by the principle that “he that is greatest among you shall be your servant,” Speed has lived a life defined by humility, resilience, and impact.
Born in Baltimore and raised between East Baltimore and Virginia’s Eastern Shore, Speed’s early life instilled in her the values of hard work, discipline, and service. From working alongside her mother in domestic labor to excelling academically—graduating early from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School—she demonstrated a commitment to excellence from a young age…