Black Entrepreneurs Week

Black Entrepreneurs Week BEW ‘24: Your access to resources and an opportunity to pitch your idea to financial experts.

09/04/2026

There’s something special about realizing the product you already know, love and use is Black-owned.

It just hits different.

That’s what Black Entrepreneurs Week is about: celebrating the people behind the products and businesses we support everyday.

We’ll see you at the Trailblazers & Trendsetters Hair and Beauty Expo presented by Firstline Brands this weekend at the NRG in Houston, TX!


09/03/2026

🏛️ We made HIStory in ATL.

The inaugural A Black Man Will Awards is officially in the books and it was nothing short of historic.

We gathered at Atlanta City Hall to honor Black men who are building empires, breaking barriers, and setting the standard for excellence. Men who have paved the way, opened doors, and poured into their communities.

This was more than an awards ceremony. It was a declaration. A reminder that Black men deserve to be seen, celebrated, and honored not just for what they do, but for who they are.

Presented by Councilwoman Andrea Boone and Michael Julian Bond this was the first of many.

To the honorees: thank you for your legacy.
To the room: thank you for showing up.
To the culture: this is just the beginning.

Drop a 🏆 if you believe Black men deserve to be celebrated.

09/02/2026

✂️ HOUSTON, THE HAIR SHOW IS BACK! 💈✨

Our BEW 2026 Community Sponsor, Firstline Brands, is celebrating 40 YEARS of innovation, culture and impact in a BIG way — and the BEW community is invited!

Get ready for the Trailblazers & Trendsetters Hair Show & Expo, presented by Firstline Brands.

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
📍 NRG Center | Houston, Texas

From the barber chair 💈 to the beauty chair 💇🏾‍♀️, from creators and podcasters 🎙️ to entrepreneurs and emerging brands 💼 — this experience brings together the entire textured hair community.

Expect:
✂️ Hair professionals, stylists & barbers
🎓 Professional education & classes
🧴 Products, brands & industry innovation
🎙️ Creators, podcasters & entrepreneurs
🔥 Hair Show + Expo experiences
⭐ VIP experiences
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Something for the entire family

For 40 years, Firstline Brands has helped shape the textured hair industry. We’re proud to have them as part of the Black Entrepreneurs Week community and excited to support them as they celebrate this incredible milestone.

BEW FAMILY — LET’S SHOW UP FOR OUR PARTNERS! ✊🏾

🎟️ Get registered at TNTHairExpo.com and tag the stylist, barber, creator or beauty entrepreneur you’re bringing with you!

Firstline Brands Trailblazers & Trendsetters Hair and Beauty Expo

✂️ HOUSTON, THE HAIR SHOW IS BACK! 💈✨Our BEW 2026 Community Sponsor, Firstline Brands, is celebrating 40 YEARS of innova...
09/02/2026

✂️ HOUSTON, THE HAIR SHOW IS BACK! 💈✨

Our BEW 2026 Community Sponsor, Firstline Brands, is celebrating 40 YEARS of innovation, culture and impact in a BIG way — and the BEW community is invited!

Get ready for the Trailblazers & Trendsetters Hair Show & Expo, presented by Firstline Brands.

📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
📍 NRG Center | Houston, Texas

From the barber chair 💈 to the beauty chair 💇🏾‍♀️, from creators and podcasters 🎙️ to entrepreneurs and emerging brands 💼 — this experience brings together the entire textured hair community.

Expect:
✂️ Hair professionals, stylists & barbers
🎓 Professional education & classes
🧴 Products, brands & industry innovation
🎙️ Creators, podcasters & entrepreneurs
🔥 Hair Show + Expo experiences
⭐ VIP experiences
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Something for the entire family

For 40 years, Firstline Brands has helped shape the textured hair industry. We’re proud to have them as part of the Black Entrepreneurs Week community and excited to support them as they celebrate this incredible milestone.

BEW FAMILY — LET’S SHOW UP FOR OUR PARTNERS! ✊🏾

🎟️ Get registered at TNTHairExpo.com and tag the stylist, barber, creator or beauty entrepreneur you’re bringing with you!

Firstline Brands

BEW 2026 SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT!Black Entrepreneurs Week is proud to welcome Firstline Brands as a BEW 2026 Community Spon...
09/01/2026

BEW 2026 SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT!

Black Entrepreneurs Week is proud to welcome Firstline Brands as a BEW 2026 Community Sponsor and the Presenting Sponsor of Unlock HER Power!

For 40 years, Firstline Brands has built a legacy serving the textured hair community with products and accessories designed with our hair, our culture, and our needs in mind.

Their portfolio includes Evolve®, WavEnforcer®, DriSweat®, Sleek®, and Camryn’s BFF® — brands that have served consumers and families across generations.

This partnership is about more than sponsorship.

It’s about entrepreneurship. Ownership. Women in leadership. Culture. Community. And the power of building something that lasts.

BEW family, help us officially welcome Firstline Brands!

Drop a 🙌🏾 in the comments, follow Firstline Brands, and show our newest BEW Community Sponsor some love.

We’re just getting started.

From Boston to Atlanta — full circle.We started 2026 at Harvard Business School, where our founders participated in the ...
08/31/2026

From Boston to Atlanta — full circle.

We started 2026 at Harvard Business School, where our founders participated in the Upswell program and learned from Professor Archie Jones.

We closed out Black Business Month launching BW Atlanta—and had the honor of giving Professor Jones his flowers in his hometown at Atlanta City Hall.

Mentorship. Legacy. Impact. That’s what building community looks like.

Thank you, Professor Jones, for continuing to Coach the next generation of business leaders.

🙏🏾 Keep the Faith. This is the Finale.We close out the inaugural BEW Weekend ATL with a powerful Sunday at House of Hope...
08/30/2026

🙏🏾 Keep the Faith. This is the Finale.

We close out the inaugural BEW Weekend ATL with a powerful Sunday at House of Hope Atlanta and it’s also College & Greek Sunday!

Show up. Show out. Rep your favorite Greek organization, college , or both and let’s celebrate this moment together.

This isn’t just a service. It’s a homecoming. A celebration of faith, community, and the foundation we’re building together.

📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 House of Hope Atlanta

Come worship. Come connect. Come rep your colors.

Drop your Greek or your college in the comments! 🖤💛

🍸 The Capital Connect. Where Culture Meets Capital and Connections Begin.After honoring excellence at the A Black Man Wi...
08/28/2026

🍸 The Capital Connect. Where Culture Meets Capital and Connections Begin.

After honoring excellence at the A Black Man Will Awards, the energy continues at Sea Salt Howell Mill.

Founders, investors, and community leaders – this is your moment to unwind, connect, and build relationships that matter. Good vibes, great conversations, and the start of something bigger.

Tomorrow | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Sea Salt Howell Mill (Patio)

Come ready to connect. Leave with something real.

🎟️ RSVP – Link in bio. Space is limited.

Drop a 🍸 if you’ll be there!

🏆 Honoring a Legacy of Leadership & Excellence: Leighton HullWe are proud to announce Leighton Hull (Leighton Hull | Hul...
08/27/2026

🏆 Honoring a Legacy of Leadership & Excellence: Leighton Hull

We are proud to announce Leighton Hull (Leighton Hull | Hull Advisory) as an honoree for the inaugural A Black Man Will Awards – presented by Andrea Boone and Councilman Michael Julian Bond.

With four decades of leadership in franchising, operations, and real estate development, Leighton has built an empire across nationally recognized brands including McDonald’s, Denny’s, Shell, and Bojangles. As Founder and Chief Consultant of Hull Advisory, he advises business owners, investors, and organizations on operational strategy, ex*****on, and long-term growth.

Beyond business, Leighton serves as Chair of Real Estate Development at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, leading transformative community development initiatives that expand economic opportunity and create lasting neighborhood impact.

A dedicated speaker, mentor, and community leader, Leighton’s career reflects a lifelong belief that strong businesses and strong communities are built through vision, disciplined ex*****on, and investing in people.

Join us in celebrating Leighton and other incredible Black men in business.

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RSVP NOW – Seats Are Limited

📅 Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Atlanta City Hall – Hon. Marvin S. Arrington, Sr. Chambers
🎟️ RSVP: Link in bio – secure your seat today!

Drop a 🏆 to congratulate Leighton!

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