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The B.L.A.C.K. Masterminds
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Building Leaders and Activating Collective Knowledge

The organization’s mission is to build leaders and activate collective knowledge (B.L.A.C.K.) through online and in-person enrichment opportunities that advance entrepreneurship, personal development, tech evolution and alliance building.

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Our History

Established during COVID-19

The B.L.A.C.K. Masterminds is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that was organized in 2020 by a group of entrepreneurs and community leaders. What started as a micro group of people connecting over Zoom to highlight Black businesses and Black issues, evolved into a hybrid resource for business owners and changemakers worldwide. Today, The B.L.A.C.K. Masterminds aims to build entrepreneurial and community leaders by facilitating and creating opportunities for shared learning that are grounded in the following four pillars of the African American community.

Entrepreneurship
Personal Development
Tech Evolution
Alliance Building
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Vision

Our vision for impact:

  • Create a collective community from all over the world, that shares and gain knowledge to increase business connections, support black-owned businesses and ultimately addresses the disadvantages and barriers to opportunities for black entrepreneurs.
  • Help entrepreneurs execute business ideas, plans and initiatives for the community, and
  • Connect people by meeting them where they are, providing resources to help elevate professional development, entrepreneurship and community impact.
The Black Friday Takeover
B.L.A.C.K. Friday Takeover

According to the latest reports, it is expected that over $200 billion will be spent on Black Friday in the United States. On a day that is traditionally known for consumerism, The B.L.A.C.K. Masterminds  reimagined Black Friday to be a day of inclusion, community building, networking, business spotlights and knowledge exchange - branded as “The B.L.A.C.K.Friday Takeover”.


Launched in 2020, The B.L.A.C.K. Friday Takeover is a 24-hour event consisting of networking sessions, business highlights, demonstrations, entertainment, and more. The primary objective is to circulate more dollars in the black community on Black Friday and showcase Black-owned businesses. Starting at midnight, the knowledge exchange flows continually for 24 hours.  Entrepreneurs, community influencers, families, artists, and other conscious change-makers convene from all over the country to share best business practices, open a dialogue to create new ways to exchange resources, network and ultimately spark a new way of thinking about wealth and what it means for the community-at-large.

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What People Say

Carl Taylor
Lifestyle Coach for Men

I love that the Black Masterminds focus on every aspect of building a healthy community. They host events highlighting and focusing on men’s mental health, art and other events where we can build connections.

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Teri Sullivan
Co-Founder & CEO Emeritus Arts @ Large

“What a pleasure it is to work with The B.L.A.C.K. Masterminds! Each team member brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. Their passion for building a strong community of black entrepreneurs is beyond compare!”

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Cathy Williams
Business Owner

"From business pitch contests to mastermind sessions, I enjoy learning how to grow my business with the B.L.A.C.K. Masterminds team. They provide training on health and wellness, book publishing, financial literacy, and digital transformation."

Blacks In Government
The B.L.A.C.K. Masterminds were honored to host a few sessions and participate as judges for the youth STEM competition at the 44th annual Blacks In Government NTI in 2023.