5:30PM CST: Welcome Address

5:45PM CST: Panel - Building Generational Wealth Through Black Entrepreneurship

Esteemed panelists which include a diverse lineup of entrepreneurs and business owners will dive into the panel’s theme of Building Generational Wealth Through Black Entrepreneurship. The panel discussion will include each panelist’s journey to entrepreneurship and the impact entrepreneurship has on the community, local economies, and familial structures.

6:15PM CST: Workshop - Business Marketing (Digital Marketing Content Ideas)

This workshop will be led by Heaven Charniece, with years of experience working with clients ranging from entrepreneurs to nonprofits and small businesses. Quality content increases followers, website visitors, social media traffic, and engagement. Learn how to create quality content for your brand.

7:00PM CST: Fireside Chat

7:45PM CST: Workshop - Business Funding Preparation (How to Prepare Your Business to Receive Funding)

This workshop will be facilitated by Roxanne Iniece, the founder of Growth Strategy Solutions. Roxanne is a business growth strategist with over 20 years of experience helping entrepreneurial leaders build profitable and sustainable businesses. Learn how to prepare your business to receive funding. Be prepared when funding opportunities come your way.

5:30PM CST: Opening Address

5:45PM CST: Fireside Chat w/ Ken Granderson and Dale Dowdie, the founders of BlackFacts.com

Ken Granderson and Dale Dowdie are the creators of BlackFacts.com. BlackFacts.com is the largest online repository of information on Black communities. Learn how we can all preserve and protect the culture with Ken Granderson and Dale Dowdie.

6:15PM CST: Panel - The Importance of HBCUs in the Black Community

​​HBCUs are a focal point of black history past, present, and future. Our panel of HBCU students, alumni, and parents will discuss the panel’s theme of the Importance of HBCUs in the Black Community. The panel will discuss the unique historical backgrounds, traditions, and culture of HBCUs.

7:15PM CST: Fireside Chat w/ Dr. Nicole McGuire

Learn how to overcome burnout with Dr. Nicole McGuire. Dr. Nicole McGuire is a practicing pediatrician. She has encountered many women who have experienced burnout while being personally affected. She is an active community servant participating in several organizations and local boards. Dr. Nicole’s mission is to have a generational impact personally and in her community.

7:45PM CST: Workshop - Business Funding (Funding Opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses)

This workshop will be facilitated by Roxanne Iniece, the founder of Growth Strategy Solutions. This is part 2 of yesterday’s ‘How To Prepare Your Business To Receive Funding’ workshop. Now that you know what you need to do to prepare to receive funding, learn about funding opportunities available for black-owned businesses in the U.S.

4:30PM CST: Opening Address

4:45PM CST: Poetry Slam

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Summit Poetry Slam. Enjoy some spoken word poetry.

5:30PM CST: Fireside Chat w/ Jade Parker-Dinkins

Learn how to navigate corporate life and entrepreneurship after your HBCU experience with Jade Parker-Dinkins. Jade Parker-Dinkins is a sickle cell advocate, registered nurse, creative, and graduate of Kentucky State University. Her lifelong experiences with chronic pain and illness led to a career in healthcare that has spanned over a decade. Today, Jade serves as Founder and CEO of ROJOrganics, a luxury skin and body care company. She is on a path to bringing awareness, healing, and holistic health for herself and others.

6:00PM CST: Fireside Chat w/ CaTyra Polland

Learn about the negative impact of code-switching and how to lighten the burden with CaTyra Polland. CaTyra Polland is the founder and CEO of Love for Words (an MWBE editing and copywriting company). She also founded National Black Authors Day (May 4). CaTyra is an award-winning entrepreneur, freelance editor, creator, poet, and international speaker. She has been recognized for her ambition, community service, and literary expertise.

6:30PM CST: Keynote Speech

The keynote speech will be presented by Roxanne Iniece, the founder of Growth Strategy Solutions and COO of HeavieTalk Media.

7:00PM CST: Closing Address

Heaven Charniece is an all-around creative, a graduate of North Carolina A&T, and the founder of HeavieTalk Media. Driven by her desire to create authentic, safe, and captive spaces for rich storytelling of historically relevant events, Heaven embarked on the development of the HeavieTalk media platforms.

Ken Granderson is an MIT graduate and the co-founder/chief technology officer of Blackfacts.com. Ken has been creating diversity in technology by creating software, online communities, and architecting websites since 1995.

Dale Dowdie is a graduate of Boston University and the CEO and co-founder of BlackFacts.com. Dale has years of experience and a background in working in the information technology and services industry.

Roxanne Iniece is an author, consultant, and business growth strategist with over 20 years of experience. She is the founder and CEO of Growth Strategy Solutions which helps entrepreneurial leaders build profitable and sustainable businesses.

Dr. Nicole McGuire is a practicing pediatrician, she has encountered many women who have experienced burnout while being personally affected. She is an active community servant participating in several organizations and local boards.

Buddah Desmond aka BDez (he / him / they / them), is a writer / poet, artist, singer, entrepreneur, and health + wellness advocate. His writing highlights the gritty side of life while offering messages of hope, love, healing, and resilience.

Dr. Karen Stallings has been a licensed clinician for over 25 years. She is the founder of Heal My Wounded Place, which is dedicated to empowering people to heal the wounds we cannot see. Dr. Karen Stallings is a graduate of Lincoln University.

CaTyra Polland, M.A. is the founder and CEO of Love for Words (an MWBE editing and copywriting company). Through Love for Words, CaTyra serves as a guide and mentor to each client.

Chauntae Hollins is a Master Life Coach and the creator of The Chauntology Speaks Experience. With more than 20 years of life, educational, and professional experience, she is exceptionally skilled at connecting with women in ways that make them feel safe, ensure they've been heard, and encourage them into action.

Jade Parker-Dinkins is a sickle cell advocate, registered nurse, and creative born in Indianapolis, IN. She serves as Founder and CEO of luxury skin and body care company, ROJOrganics which stands for River of Jordan Organics.

Camesha Gosha is a former NBC writer/producer turned author, wellness blogger + self-care advocate. Through The P.O.P. Society, she curates and shares real-life experiences. Camesha Gosha is a graduate of Central State University.

Camisha Age Hollifield is an author, coach, founder of Mspire360 Education LLC, and veteran educator with over 20 years of experience. Although education has been her first love, her true passion is to empower women to find their true identity.

Michelle Lynn Stephens hails from Durham, North Carolina, and is an inspirational poet who encourages others to make comebacks out of setbacks while they overcome life’s obstacles through faith and perseverance.

Stephanie Obadare is a Nigerian-American woman from the Bronx, New York. Now, she's the author of "Palm Wine," a self-help book based on her journey, empowering others to overcome challenges and prioritize mental health.

Tonya Franklin is the CEO of MJS Communications, a marketing and PR virtual collaborative business. She graduated with a B.A. from Alcorn State University and M.A. from Full Sail University.

Martez Lee is a television and film major and a business administration minor from New Jersey. He is currently enrolled at Howard University.

Jacqueline Brown-Gaines is an author and the founder of Break the Seal Press. She is a graduate of Spelman College. During her time at Spelman, Jacqueline marched in the world-famous Morehouse College “House of Funk” Marching Band.