The Center for Black Entrepreneurship (CBE) hosted its inaugural Black Entrepreneurship Research Symposium. This groundbreaking event showcased the real-world impact of the CBE’s new research partnership with the Black Wealth Data Center, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Symposium featured engaging conversations, panel discussions, and presentations from our inaugural cohort of CBE Research Fellows and an engaging lineup of researchers, scholars, entrepreneurs, and national thought-leaders offering insights into the Black entrepreneurial experience and the importance of data and research to inform practice and policy propel wealth-generating entrepreneurship. We were honored to be joined by our keynote speakers Stacey Abrams and Andre M. Perry, who spoke on the transformational potential of translating research to action that can bolster Black entrepreneurship and transform the lives in our community. Our panel discussions featuring Garnesha Ezediaro, Erika Williams, Latresa McLawhorn Ryan, Grant Muhoozi Warner, and Alaina Beverly explored the exciting partnership between the CBE and Black Wealth Data Center, which is identifying gaps in Black entrepreneurship data and research, setting the data agenda, and providing the evidence-base for cross-sector leaders to act on identified solutions. Ofronama Biu, PhD grounded the day in her research on ways education, training, and workforce development organizations, like the CBE, can support Black entrepreneurs. As BEA CEO Samantha Tweedy noted during the Symposium, the CBE is serving as a catalyst for building the nation’s premier repository of Black entrepreneurship research. Thanks to the work of the inaugural CBE Research Fellows, our incredible partnership with Black Wealth Data Center, the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies, and our invaluable network of leaders, we’re gaining critical insights into the Black entrepreneurial experience— learning what works, testing solutions, and advancing strategies that empower the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.
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Gary Cunningham
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Congratulations!
Ooh! Love that gorgeous suit and the amazing women featured:)
This looks great!
Richard Kennard
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Kelli Chavez, MA
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Go, Alaina Beverly!
Black Economic Alliance - Sincere kudos for the many ways in which your efforts are meaningful and impactful.
Congratulations!!! You and Dr. Andre M. Perry now we really got to get you to Pittsburgh
Donna Epps
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This is a fantastic! Bravo Samantha Tweedy!
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4moLove this!!