Exploring the Legacy and Future of the National Business League in Advancing Black Entrepreneurship
Historic Event Unveils Black Economic Freedom Movement and Honors Civil Rights Icon’s Legacy
Tuskegee, AL – January 15, 2025 – The National Business League® (NBL), founded by Booker T. Washington in 1900, proudly announces a historic National Press Conference to celebrate its 125th Quasquicentennial Anniversary and honor the birthday of Rosa L. Parks. This milestone event underscores over a century of commitment to advancing Black business enterprise and economic empowerment.
What to Expect:
• Major Announcements: The launch of the transformative Black Economic Freedom Movement and the Digitize 1 Million Black Businesses Campaign by 2028, groundbreaking initiatives driving digital transformation and economic sovereignty for Black communities worldwide.
• Tribute to Rosa L. Parks: A powerful commemoration of Parks’ pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, highlighting her enduring contributions to civil rights and economic justice.
• Exclusive Event Preview: Early registration for the 125th Quasquicentennial National Black Business Conference®, hosted by the National Alliance for Black Business® (NABB). Taking place August 20–23, 2025, at the Hilton Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, GA, this historic conference is expected to welcome 5,000 attendees and serve as a transformative moment in Black economic history.
“This national press conference is more than an event—it’s the official launch of a Black economic freedom movement,” said NBL President and CEO Dr. Ken L. Harris. “Our vision is to advance Black Business Enterprise® (BBE) digital liberation, inspired by Rosa Parks’ courage, which ignited the Civil Rights Movement, and grounded in the principles of Booker T. Washington. We are transitioning the global Black community from civil rights to economic freedom.”
Event Details:
• Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (Rosa L. Parks’ Birthday)
• Location: Alabama League of Municipalities, Montgomery, Alabama
• Schedule:
◦ Attendees: 9:00 AM CST Seating and Check-In
◦ Press: 9:00 AM CST Set-Up and Check-In
• RSVP: www.nationalbusinessleague.org
This press conference will bring together visionary leaders, spark transformative dialogue, and unveil initiatives shaping the future of Black economic empowerment.
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