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!

1. Terri Alford: Finance, Entrepreneurship, Education
2. Dr. Monica (Frazier) Anderson: substance abuse prevention, healthcare, leadership
3. Bianca Avery: political strategy, advocacy, civic engagement
4. Aria Bell: public relations, strategic communications
5. Crystal Bates: voter education and outreach
6. Cimajie Best: communications, organizational management, community partnership
7. Froswa' Booker-Drew: Community partnership, mentorship, strategic alliances
8. Trudy Bourgeois: leadership, diversity & inclusion
9. April Bowman: youth empowerment, education
10. Jarie Bradley: Human resources, organizational strategy, people, justice, & equity
11. Jasmin Brand: entrepreneurship, media, startup innovation
12. Tiana Brooks: graphic design, brand strategy
13. Stacey D. Brown: spiritual wellness, mental health, advocacy
14. Brittany Bullock: digital & partner strategy, influencer marketing, brand management
15. Ashley Cash: interview strategy, salary negotiation,
16. Sydney Chandler: Event curation, volunteer management, empowerment
17. Bree Clarke: content curation, motivation, influencer strategy, brand management
18. Lacy Durham: estate planning, law, employee benefits & compensation
19. Dr. Angel Durr: data and analytics expert
20. Maraa Ester: marketing & communications
21. Errika Flood-Moultrie: equity, non-profit leadership, women leadership
22. Tara Jaye Frank: leadership, solution development, human resources, diversity & inclusion
23. Leah Frazier: media, public relations, journalism, fashion
24. Toria Frederick: Marketing, brand development
25. Brooke Evans Fitzpatrick: entrepreneurship, startup development, inclusion
26. A'Mera Frieman: product development, professional development, publishing
27. Tara Fuller: entrepreneurship
28. Summer Galvez: creative consulting, marketing, entrepreneurship
29. Kala Garner: wellness, health, entrepreneurship
30. Judge Amber Givens-Davis: youth mentorship, law
31. Carrie Harris: media strategy, digital outreach, health & wellness
32. Aliah Henry: nonprofit marketing & communications
33. Kian Hervey: career, entrepreneurship, communications, diversity & inclusion, professional development
34. Lyria Howland: mentorship, public relationships, leadership
35. Caazena Hunter: education, diversity & inclusion, antiracism
36. Bola Ibidapo: female youth empowerment, travel
37. Jen Iro: public relations, brand strategy
38. Cheryl "Action" Jackson: nonprofit industry, philanthropy, community engagement
39. Sarah Jackson: strategy, public affairs, volunteerism
40. Christian Jefferson: marketing & communications
41. Debra Hunter Johnson: speaking, leadership & career development, conflict resolution
42. J. Nicole Johnson: wellness, mental health, addiction
43. Zakiyah Johnson: education, STEAM, strategic relationships
44. Amber Jones: travel, holistic wellness
45. Ebony Jones: education practitioner
46. Kyla Jones: diversity & inclusion, media relations, brand management
47. DeNita Lacking-Quinn: community relations, diversity & inclusion, civic engagement, public relations
48. Gabrielle McBay: chef, entrepreneurship, lifestyle
49. Cathryn McClellan: community engagement, talent, nonprofit leadership
50. Laci McKinney: public affairs, technology & innovation
51. Chris MsSwain: nonprofit management, community engagement
52. Bemnet Meshesha: strategic partnerships, civic engagement, community partnership, advocacy
53. Crystal Milton: human resources, membership development
54. Alicia Morgan: STEAM education, leadership, advocacy
55. Amanda Mosby: culturally relevant pedagogy, teacher development, community partnership, DEI
56. Shareefah Nadir-Mason: student advocacy, educational best practices, urban education
57. Cynthia Nevels: entrepreneurship, project management, accounting & finance
58. Yolian Ogbu: student leadership, advocacy,
59. Kimberly O'Neil: community agency, social innovation, nonprofit leadership,
60. Colea Owens: healthcare, entrepreneurship, mentorship
61. Veleisa Patton Burrell: public relations & communications strategy, wellness practices, yoga instruction
62. Crystal Perry: community and organizational development
63. Mandy Price: diversity, startup, venture funding
64. Councilwoman Candice Quarles: advocacy, paid parental leave, political strategy
65. Brandi Rand: brand management, social media & digital marketing, diversity & inclusion
66. Brooke Roberson: youth activism and leadership, student organizing
67. Joli Robinson: community leadership & partnership
68. Asia Rodgers: philanthropy, nonprofit management
69. Amber Sims: organizing, DEI, political strategy, community partnership, advocacy
70. Tricia Sitemere: author, fulfillment coach
71. LaKendra Smalley: coaching, entrepreneurship
72. Dr. Gabrielle Smith: grand funding, education
73. L Michelle Smith: career, mentorship, business coaching
74. Sheria Smith: civil rights law, education
75. Tiffany Stribling: entrepreneurship, project management
76. Candra Sweat: executive presence, professional development, entrepreneurship, leadership
77. Maya Talley: marketing & sales strategy
78. Tiffany Taylor: technology & cybersecurity
79. Jamila Thomas: education, advocacy, youth development
80. Lorren Thomas: influencer strategy, public relations, brand management
81. Helsa Thompson: Wellness, mindfulness, education
82. Dominique Torres: law, community agency,
83. Jacqueline Twillie: entrepreneurship, female negotiation, business coaching
84. Akilah Wallace: philanthropy, community agency, organizing, nonprofit leadership
85. Devyn Walker: mental wellness, mindfulness, entrepreneurship
86. Charis Walls: health & wellness lifestyle, human resources
87. Asheya Warren: nonprofit, marketing & communications
88. Aries Webb-Williams: technology, DEI
89. Danyell Wells: Diversity & inclusion
90. Keyshia Whaley: entrepreneurship, brand management, mentorship
91. Catherine Wheeler: career coaching, human resources management, nonprofit strategy
92. Brittany White: advocacy for incarcerated & formerly incarcerated, community organizing
93. Lauren Whiteman: community strategy, storytelling, training
94. Princess Whittington: mental health advocate
95. Michelle Williams: nonprofit leadership, startup innovation, community partnerships, advocacy
96. LaDondra Wilson: leadership, entrepreneurship
97. Tyeshia Wilson: community & strategic partnerships, philanthropy
98. Kyle Young: public speaking, nonprofit, public relations
99. Lisette Zounoun: technology, social entrepreneurship
100. Courtney "CJ" Cross-Johnson: You know I gotta add ME! I am your communications fairy godmother and champion of all things Black women!

Thank you for reading. Be well and stay in community. Visit my website for more.

- CJ