Tomarius Prince, MA

The National Black Business Month celebration takes place in August, aiming to acknowledge and bolster Black-owned businesses. Organizations such as the National Business League (NBL), established by Booker T. Washington in 1900, are instrumental in promoting Black businesses. The NBL's 125th Annual Black Business Conference is scheduled for this August, coinciding with the celebration. World Wide Technology (WWT), a prominent technology service provider founded by David Steward and James Kavanaugh, is the largest Black-owned business in the US, with $17 billion in revenue reported in 2023, providing critical technology and supply chain solutions.

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Angela Rasheed-Stephens, CLC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, LSSGB, BCP’s book, 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦: 𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵, is an enlightening read! No longer are the days of expecting team members to leave personal matters at the door. 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 reiterates the need for intentional human centric leadership. #leaders #humancentric #humanresources

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The City of Detroit is in the middle of a leadership renaissance. Luminaries like Bill Ford, Dan Gilbert, and Matthew Cullen have literally changed the face of our downtown community. This past weekend at Newlab, Johnnie Turnage and Alexa Turnage hosted the Belonging Blueprint event for Black Tech Saturdays bringing together founders, technologists, and community leaders committed to building something bigger than themselves. Another booming voice leading that conversation is Larry Brinker, Jr. — who has been literally front and center leading the construction of Michigan Central, Shinola Hotel, Little Caesars Pizza headquarters and arena. I’m excited to announce Larry will be joining me on DisruptED. We’re going to talk about: 🔥What belonging means in organizations 🔥How leadership shapes culture and opportunity 🔥How Detroit’s innovation ecosystem is gaining national attention This will be a powerful conversation. Stay tuned. 🎙️

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Detroit Couple Empowering Black Professionals And Entrepreneurs In Technology Awarded $2M From Knight Foundation The Detroit Free Press reports that the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (Knight Foundation) has committed $19.8 million in grants to support 12 Detroit projects to create a “vibrant and thriving city,” according to Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, the foundation’s president and CEO. Established in 1950, the foundation has deployed $215 million in grants to support Detroit with a focus on downtown revitalization. The latest commitment brings attention to the city’s “inner-ring neighborhoods,” to uplift art, public spaces, tech, and business. “By focusing on these areas, we create opportunities for connection, we help preserve vital history for the community, we provide ways for the community to really access one another and the downtown core,” Wadsworth said, according to Detroit Free Press. “Now what we’re doing with this latest run of investments is really expand from there — to come out to the next inner ring of neighborhoods around downtown, and continue to build on the success that we’ve seen.” Recipients of the grant include Black Tech Saturdays, a nationally recognized innovation community that caters to all ages and aims to strengthen the footprint of Black people in tech through actionable measures such as workshops and training, youth STEM events, mentorship and coaching, community outreach, and advocacy and awareness, according to its website. Its next event, the Detroit Digital Empowerment Summit, will touch down in the city Sept. 26-27 for a two-day event highlighting technology and innovation. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, married couple Johnnie and Alexa Turnage created Black Tech Saturdays in collaboration with Michigan Economic Development Corp. and held their first event in 2023. “We’re here to support the amazing, creative, passionate people who are Detroiters, who have the ideas about what it is that their community needs in order to continue to thrive,” Wadsworth told the Free Press. “Knight’s role here is really only to serve as the wind at the back of these amazing people who care so much about their community. So every one of the decisions about where we invest is driven, first and foremost, by the people of Detroit.” https://lnkd.in/eci5FPiK

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Black business owners don’t need more inspiration. We need implementation support. Motivation is cute. But where’s the help with hiring, systems, delegation, and scale? Let’s stop clapping for the hustle and start building infrastructure.

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Funding your business doesn't have to be a mystery. Many Black women entrepreneurs miss out on valuable grants simply because they don't know where to look or how to apply. Here's the truth: grants can be a powerful fuel for your growth, but spotting the right ones and submitting strong applications requires strategy and support. Take Sarah, a Black woman business owner in Wales, who recently secured a £10,000 grant that changed her startup. She found the grant through a local business network and followed a clear, step-by-step application process focused on showcasing her unique market insights and community impact. What this means for you is simple: - Start by researching grants that align with your business goals and community values. - Tailor your application to highlight how your business creates positive change. - Don't be afraid to reach out for mentorship or support; it makes a difference. Remember, your unique perspective and resilience are your greatest assets when applying. Ready to access funding that propels your business forward? Visit the link in our bio to find resources, upcoming workshops, and personalised support to help you secure the grants you deserve. Your business growth starts here. Let's make it happen together!

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Black Women Owned Businesses: Don't Trust Social Media! Black women owned businesses have become too reliant on social media, a platform we don't own. Learn why you need your own digital property like a website or landing page to secure your livelihood. Tune in to Life and Tech with TechLifeSteph every Sunday from 11AM–12PM for smart, engaging conversations at the intersection of technology and everyday life. Don’t miss your weekly dose of insight, innovation, and inspiration! @onwurd

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The Knight Foundation has awarded $19.8M to 12 Detroit projects, including Black Tech Saturdays, founded in 2023 by husband-wife duo Johnnie and Alexa Turnage. The group will receive $2M to scale Detroit’s equity-focused tech economy by connecting residents with high-growth jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities. The funding will also expand digital infrastructure, support community events, amplify storytelling, and help unlock $10M in income opportunities. 🔗 https://buff.ly/MSnXLpL

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🤔 Why Are Our Black Businesses Stuck in the Low-End Market❓ We need to think outside of businesses that can only maintain us and our families. To build communities, we don't just need community entities. ❌ We need community empires. ✔️ Empires that can create jobs, and opportunities to invest back into our community. Let's not think 1 or 2 stores/shops but a #franchise of shops that offer opportunities for others. As Eric Collin's reminds us, We Don't Need Permission. And this is how Black Business Can Change Our World #BuyBlackBetter #CommunityBusiness #Impact

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🚀 𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞? (𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭, 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐱 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭!) You're an executive who's 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧, yet you might be 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 or feeling 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 when it comes to your next big pivot. Many high-achieving Black women executives I speak with are 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧, stuck in 𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞, and 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 from pushing so hard without the right strategy. You might be 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝, knowing you're capable of more, but unsure how to articulate that next level. Your LinkedIn profile? It might be holding you back. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐬 For senior professionals, LinkedIn isn't just a resume; it's your 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑑𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑜. Recruiters for executive roles look beyond skills, they seek 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. If your profile isn't telling that story, you're missing out on opportunities. I know firsthand what it feels like to stumble through a career transition. I flubbed my first move from the military so badly it took me over a decade to rebuild my confidence. That experience fuels my mission: to equip leaders like you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to navigate career challenges with clarity and authority. That's why I created a brand new, in-depth guide: "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟓-𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)." In this blog, I break down exactly how to transform your profile from a static job history into a dynamic executive brand that: 🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 from recruiters for your target roles. 🔹𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 your leadership impact and future vision. 🔹 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 to attract the opportunities you truly deserve, helping you move past feeling 𝐚𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 and into a role where you're fully seen. Don't let an outdated or unoptimized profile keep you 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝, 𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐣𝐨𝐲. Your next senior-level opportunity demands strategic clarity. Ready to stop guessing and start leading your career transition with purpose? ✨𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝟓-𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 🔗Link in comments below #LinkedInAudit #CareerPivot #ExecutiveCoaching #BlackWomenExecutives #LeadershipDevelopment  

Unlocking Success on Tubi: Tips for Black Content Creators The video discusses strategies for Black content creators to enhance their film quality and reflects on the evolving trends in Black cinema.

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I believe that when Black business owners thrive, we all move forward. We Are Black America exists because finding the right tools and support shouldn’t be a barrier for Black entrepreneurs. This is a space built for early-stage and growing Black founders who need straightforward education, practical tech solutions, and a community that truly sees them. It’s about creating more visibility for our businesses, sharing knowledge, and advancing together. If you’ve ever wanted a place that combines expert guidance with real peer connections, this is it. Visit weareblackamerica.com to see what that looks like in action. Feel free to share if this speaks to you—I’m here for the conversations that matter.

Studying for the CAE? Save this. 📚 Always grateful to be in real time for the journey with prospective, new, and current Certified Association Executives. Thank you Black Association Executives for creating spaces where leaders support one another while building the habits behind the credential. 📖 If you’re studying… keep going. You’ve got this! 💵 And if the CAE is on your horizon, there’s still time to explore funding support for the journey. The CAE Scholarship application closes March 15. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evvhbwzf 💪🏾 Below are 6 CSE Mindset Habits aligned with CAE Domain 2: Executive Leadership—a helpful way to think about how these concepts show up in effective practice. ⸻ 1️⃣ Governance Clarity Affirmation: I lead with clarity about the distinct roles of the board, volunteers, and staff. Habit: Reinforce governance boundaries that support effective decision-making. 2️⃣ Data-Driven Affirmation: Strong decisions are grounded in data and performance metrics. Habit: Ask what information should inform the decision before acting. 3️⃣ Accountability Culture Affirmation: Empowered teams thrive when expectations and authority are clear. Habit: Delegate with clear ownership and outcomes. 4️⃣ Ethical Leadership Affirmation: Integrity guides every decision I make as a leader. Habit: Use the ASAE Standards of Conduct as a leadership compass. 5️⃣ Transparency Affirmation: Transparency builds trust with members, volunteers, and staff. Habit: Communicate the reasoning behind decisions. 6️⃣ Inclusive Leadership Affirmation: Inclusive leadership strengthens our mission and innovation. Habit: Intentionally invite perspectives not yet represented. ⸻ ⁉️ Question for CAEs and CAE candidates: Which leadership habit has made the biggest difference in your journey? Kelli Baxter, MS , Damita Snow, CAE, ENV SP, Adrienne Bryant, CAE, ICE-CCP, Maria Jose Cook, CAE, Rick Burt, CAE, ASAE Research Foundation, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership #CAE #Mindset #ExecutiveLeadership #AssociationProfessionals #LeadershipDevelopment

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We hang so much on credentials, titles, and certifications... But what if the real reason clients choose you has nothing to do with those? This is just part of the conversation from the most recent episode of The Black Girls Consult TOO! Podcast where we unpack the journey from undervalued service provider to sought-after expert. Available now on all major podcasting platforms I'd love to keep the conversation going. What’s one intangible skill that sets you apart? #ThoughtLeadership #Consulting #EmotionalIntelligence #InvisibleSkills #AuthenticLeadership #StrengthBasedBusiness #WomenConsultants #ExpertPositioning

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