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The National Black Empowerment Council’s (NBEC) mission is to empower leaders to work together strategically to close the systemic wealth, influence, and achievement gaps between African Americans and more structurally advantaged groups.

09/08/2026

NBEC returns to Washington, DC next week for CBC Week with Ascended: Urban Leadership, marking five years of building intentional relationships that deepened over time and grew an international network rooted in trust and shared purpose.

From our earliest gatherings to today, the conversations started in these rooms have strengthened collaborations across cities and continents.

Five years built the foundation. Now we build what’s next together.

Join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and strategy.

September 17 | 8–11 PM
Long View Gallery
1234 9th St. NW, Washington, DC

RSVP via the link in bio. Spots are limited.

08/31/2026

Public safety directly affects the strength and prosperity of our communities. Safe cities create the conditions for businesses to grow, families to thrive and schools and community institutions to flourish, while helping keep our neighborhoods and places of worship safe.

As a proud partner of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), NBEC was honored to join NOBLE in Dallas for its 50th Annual Training Conference and Exhibition. Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to public safety rooted in trust, accountability, strong leadership and meaningful community relationships.

08/24/2026

NBEC is investing in leaders who can build across difference.

In Washington, D.C., NBEC convened 30 HBCU and Hillel student leaders for the inaugural Collegium: Concord, held in partnership with Hillel International.

Over four days, students built relationships through honest dialogue, including a fishbowl conversation centered on listening to understand, not simply to respond, and visits to the Israeli and Haitian embassies, where diplomacy and leadership came to life.

Through Collegium: Concord, NBEC is equipping a new generation of leaders to listen with intention, build trust, and turn connection into action.

Black and Jewish communities have stood together before. NBEC is proud to help carry that legacy forward.

08/10/2026

At NOBLE’s 50th Annual Training Conference, NBEC proudly honored Trebor Randle with the 2026 Vanguard Leadership Award, recognizing a true force of nature whose leadership and service continue to strengthen our communities.
Our partnership with NOBLE reflects a shared belief that public safety is essential to Black empowerment. Together, we are advancing equitable justice, accountable leadership, and safer communities through action.
Congratulations, Trebor Randle.

07/30/2026

At Ohio River South, Dr. Ivory Toldson joined NBEC for BOUND, a fireside chat inspired by his latest book, Possibility and Statistics. The discussion examined how data shapes narratives about Black communities and what becomes possible when research is grounded in context, empathy, and hope.

For NBEC, the conversation reflects our commitment to challenging deficit-based narratives and advancing ideas that recognize the full potential of Black people and communities.

Building a business requires more than ambition. It requires access to capital, informed guidance, and the right relatio...
07/23/2026

Building a business requires more than ambition. It requires access to capital, informed guidance, and the right relationships.

In recognition of Small Business Month, NBEC convened entrepreneurs and small business owners at Chase Bank in Harlem for “Building Black Business: Capital, Growth, and Opportunity.”

Moderated by NBEC Regional Director Flo O’Neal, the conversation featured Earl Thomason Jr. of Empire State Development and Shekera Green of Chase Bank, who shared practical insights on accessing resources, navigating business development, and building for long-term growth.

The gathering reflected NBEC’s commitment to connecting Black entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and networks needed to move their businesses forward.

07/20/2026

Speaking at NBEC’s South Africa Conference, Adeola of Gasfrica reflected on the importance of understanding local context when doing business across the continent.

From infrastructure and access to capital to the role of the diaspora, his message was clear: progress requires shared resources, trusted relationships, and a commitment to doing the work together.

Join NBEC for BOUND, a literary evening with Dr. Ivory A. Toldson exploring how data can illuminate pathways to success....
07/19/2026

Join NBEC for BOUND, a literary evening with Dr. Ivory A. Toldson exploring how data can illuminate pathways to success.

Featuring a conversation and signing of Possibility and Statistics.

Tuesday, July 21 at 7 PM
Ohio River South, Atlanta

RSVP required: [email protected]

07/13/2026

What began as a national mission has grown into a global movement.

Marvel Joseph reflects on how NBEC’s work now extends across the African diaspora, connecting business leaders, educators, policymakers and changemakers around a shared commitment to education, economic empowerment and community development.

Through the Sixth Region Initiative, that vision is building stronger relationships across the United States, Africa, Latin America and beyond—while preparing the next generation of Black leaders to shape the next hundred years.

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