100 Black Women In DFW To Book For Your Next Event
It’s #J15 yall! So you already know! First and foremost… Happy Founders’ Day to my dear sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated!!! We’re headed to the White House next week baby!
I really wanted to be intentional about celebrating all things Black women because the start of 2021 has already tried to rip away some joy, but NOT today! I was so shocked to see how much my original post, “60 Black Women to Book In DFW”, did that I knew I needed to add some more heavy hitters. So, this is for you. We know that Black History Month is coming up, and you should already be prepared (insert side-eye here), but in case you’re not, here’s a resource for you! I’ve added some names based on recommendations and continuing to expand my network.
Excerpt from March 2020-
“This has been a long time coming. I'm grateful that I can rattle off the names of many speakers / organizations when my professional or volunteer organizations have a need. But now, I'm bringing the Rolodex to you and in return, I hope you share this with your networks. It is 2020 and quite frankly, if your panelists / workshop presenters / facilitators, etc are all white, you are simply being lazy and disingenuous. There is no excuse for a lack of representation especially as most of us shift to virtual means. "I couldn't find a person of color" is no longer an excuse. I also want to be incredibly clear that it's pretty lackluster to only seek the opinion of a Black woman when you want to fill a checkbox and have her speak about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Black women I know in DFW, the ones that I have included below (and those not listed), have an arsenal of intelligence that they're ready to share if you ask them. As you continue to plan your events, book your speakers, seek panelists, consider these women, and pay these women.
To the women included and not included, thank you for doing the work. Thank you for continuing to push and fight for what's right even though we are often ignored or pushed to the side... until it's time to fix a crisis (because that's typically when Black women are called in). I know some of you more than others but I know you're a gem, you have something to say, and it needs to be recognized.”
I still feel exactly the same as I did last March when I wrote the original article. Actually, I might have a little more fire because I’m sick of organizations using Black lives and mainly Black women when it’s trendy to do so. But if you're reading this, you know my wish. Hire Black women. Support Black women. Listen to Black women (the first time). And, PAY BLACK WOMEN. Don’t you dare ask them to speak for free darlings! They deserve a fee in full!
This list is presented in alphabetical order. I also encourage you to learn more about them because these are simply some of their areas of expertise. Enjoy learning more about them and happy connecting! Happy reading!
Terri Alford: Finance, Entrepreneurship, Education
Dr. Monica (Frazier) Anderson: substance abuse prevention, healthcare, leadership
Bianca Avery: political strategy, advocacy, civic engagement
Aria Bell: public relations, strategic communications
Crystal Bates: voter education and outreach
Cimajie Best: communications, organizational management, community partnership
Froswa' Booker-Drew: Community partnership, mentorship, strategic alliances
Trudy Bourgeois: leadership, diversity & inclusion
April Bowman: youth empowerment, education
Jarie Bradley: Human resources, organizational strategy, people, justice, & equity
Jasmin Brand: entrepreneurship, media, startup innovation
Tiana Brooks: graphic design, brand strategy
Stacey D. Brown: spiritual wellness, mental health, advocacy
Brittany Bullock: digital & partner strategy, influencer marketing, brand management
Ashley Cash: interview strategy, salary negotiation,
Sydney Chandler: Event curation, volunteer management, empowerment
Bree Clarke: content curation, motivation, influencer strategy, brand management
Lacy Durham: estate planning, law, employee benefits & compensation
Dr. Angel Durr: data and analytics expert
Maraa Ester: marketing & communications
Errika Flood-Moultrie: equity, non-profit leadership, women leadership
Tara Jaye Frank: leadership, solution development, human resources, diversity & inclusion
Leah Frazier: media, public relations, journalism, fashion
Toria Frederick: Marketing, brand development
Brooke Evans Fitzpatrick: entrepreneurship, startup development, inclusion
A'Mera Frieman: product development, professional development, publishing
Tara Fuller: entrepreneurship
Summer Galvez: creative consulting, marketing, entrepreneurship
Kala Garner: wellness, health, entrepreneurship
Judge Amber Givens-Davis: youth mentorship, law
Carrie Harris: media strategy, digital outreach, health & wellness
Aliah Henry: nonprofit marketing & communications
Kian Hervey: career, entrepreneurship, communications, diversity & inclusion, professional development
Lyria Howland: mentorship, public relationships, leadership
Caazena Hunter: education, diversity & inclusion, antiracism
Bola Ibidapo: female youth empowerment, travel
Jen Iro: public relations, brand strategy
Cheryl "Action" Jackson: nonprofit industry, philanthropy, community engagement
Sarah Jackson: strategy, public affairs, volunteerism
Christian Jefferson: marketing & communications
Debra Hunter Johnson: speaking, leadership & career development, conflict resolution
J. Nicole Johnson: wellness, mental health, addiction
Zakiyah Johnson: education, STEAM, strategic relationships
Amber Jones: travel, holistic wellness
Ebony Jones: education practitioner
Kyla Jones: diversity & inclusion, media relations, brand management
DeNita Lacking-Quinn: community relations, diversity & inclusion, civic engagement, public relations
Gabrielle McBay: chef, entrepreneurship, lifestyle
Cathryn McClellan: community engagement, talent, nonprofit leadership
Laci McKinney: public affairs, technology & innovation
Chris MsSwain: nonprofit management, community engagement
Bemnet Meshesha: strategic partnerships, civic engagement, community partnership, advocacy
Crystal Milton: human resources, membership development
Alicia Morgan: STEAM education, leadership, advocacy
Amanda Mosby: culturally relevant pedagogy, teacher development, community partnership, DEI
Shareefah Nadir-Mason: student advocacy, educational best practices, urban education
Cynthia Nevels: entrepreneurship, project management, accounting & finance
Yolian Ogbu: student leadership, advocacy,
Kimberly O'Neil: community agency, social innovation, nonprofit leadership,
Nkem Okafor: business strategy, diversity & inclusion, leadership
Colea Owens: healthcare, entrepreneurship, mentorship
Tashara Parker: local news, race, community, Black women, #CROWNact
Veleisa Patton Burrell: public relations & communications strategy, wellness practices, yoga instruction
Crystal Perry: community and organizational development
Mandy Price: diversity, startup, venture funding
Councilwoman Candice Quarles: advocacy, paid parental leave, political strategy
Brandi Rand: brand management, social media & digital marketing, diversity & inclusion
Brooke Roberson: youth activism and leadership, student organizing
Joli Robinson: community leadership & partnership
Asia Rodgers: philanthropy, nonprofit management
Amber Sims: organizing, DEI, political strategy, community partnership, advocacy
Tricia Sitemere: author, fulfillment coach
LaKendra Smalley: coaching, entrepreneurship
Dr. Gabrielle Smith: grand funding, education
L Michelle Smith: career, mentorship, business coaching
Sheria Smith: civil rights law, education
Tiffany Stribling: entrepreneurship, project management
Candra Sweat: executive presence, professional development, entrepreneurship, leadership
Maya Talley: marketing & sales strategy
Tiffany Taylor: technology & cybersecurity
Jamila Thomas: education, advocacy, youth development
Lorren Thomas: influencer strategy, public relations, brand management
Helsa Thompson: Wellness, mindfulness, education
Dominique Torres: law, community agency,
Jacqueline Twillie: entrepreneurship, female negotiation, business coaching
Akilah Wallace: philanthropy, community agency, organizing, nonprofit leadership
Devyn Walker: mental wellness, mindfulness, entrepreneurship
Charis Walls: health & wellness lifestyle, human resources
Asheya Warren: nonprofit, marketing & communications
Aries Webb-Williams: technology, DEI
Danyell Wells: Diversity & inclusion
Keyshia Whaley: entrepreneurship, brand management, mentorship
Brittany White: advocacy for incarcerated & formerly incarcerated, community organizing
Lauren Whiteman: community strategy, storytelling, training
Princess Whittington: mental health advocate
Michelle Williams: nonprofit leadership, startup innovation, community partnerships, advocacy
LaDondra Wilson: leadership, entrepreneurship
Tyeshia Wilson: community & strategic partnerships, philanthropy
Kyle Young: public speaking, nonprofit, public relations
Lisette Zounoun: technology, social entrepreneurship
Courtney "CJ" Cross-Johnson: You know I gotta add ME! I am your communications fairy godmother and champion of all things Black women! Click here to learn more.
Thank you for reading. Be blessed! Keep supporting Black women.
