2021 Black Wall Street Experience & Small Business Expo

Join us for the 2021 Black Wall Street Experience and Small Business Expo, as we acknowledge the Centennial Commemoration of the attack on Greenwood (Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Black Wall Street), remember Tampa’s own Black Wall Streets (Central Avenue and The Deuces in St. Pete), and celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month!

10/8 @ 6PM - TAMPA BAY'S BLACK WALL STREETS: CENTRAL AVENUE & THE DEUCES

A discussion with Veatrice Farrell, Executive Director of The Deuces Live in St. Pete & Fred Hearns, Curator of Black History for the Tampa Bay History Center on the heydey of Tampa Bay's Black business districts.

10/8 @ 7PM - BWE SOCIAL MIXER

A community and entrepreurial networking experience of the 2021 BWE.

10/9 @ 10AM - YOGA IN THE MORNING

45 minutes of Yoga in the morning with Meditative Energy Lounge.

10/9 @ 11AM-3PM - SMALL BUSINESS EXPO

The BWE Small Business Expo brings attention to small and minority businesses in East Tampa. Connect with and support local businesses and the Shops of 5508! Vendor opportunities are available at .

10/9 @ 11AM - PODCAST W/JOSH BENT OF ECONIX TALKS

Take part in the live pre-recording podcast experience focused on creative business ideas and ventures.

10/9 @ 12PM - KEYNOTE: MACHELLE MANER, WELLS FARGO

Keynote session with Wells Fargo’s Machelle Maner highlighting the importance of business diversity and growth in communities of color. Wells Fargo is the Centennial Sponsor of BWE.

10/9 @ 1:30PM - BRANDING YOUR UNIQUE BUSINESS

Anji Degante of Accent Styles Boutique and Derek Holmes, Jr. of 25 Thoughts discuss the importance of branding for business.

10/9 @ 2:30PM - BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH

An hour-long discussion with financial experts Tracie Lowe, CPA, CGMA and Charles Holloman, III on the importance of promoting dignity through action and closing wealth disparities among communities of color.

10/9 @ 7:30PM - FEATURED MOVIE 'The Pursuit of Happyness' SCREENING AT TAMPA THEATRE (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Purchase Tickets @ Tampa Theatre:

Inspired by true events, ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ is a powerful story of Black Excellence and the perseverance of Black entrepreneurship with a message of resilience and hope.

10/10 @ 1PM - VIRTUAL EVENT ON FACEBOOK

CODE SWITCHING IN THE WORKPLACE

A THAPgroup Facebook Live event with executive career coaches Monica Simmonds, MSPH and Larnell Vickers. This virtual session highlights cultural awareness in workplace strategy, career development, and professional wellness as one climbs the corporate ladder.

10/10 @ 1:30PM - VIRTUAL EVENT ON FACEBOOK

BLACK AND GREEN: RADICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM

Join this THAPgroup Facebook Live event with Walter L. Smith, II and Dr. Sonja P. Brookins as they talk about the positive economic impact of Black ingenuity and what it means to be focused on our environmental good. Join the discussion

The Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan, Inc. gives a special thanks to event sponsors of the 2021 Black Wall Street Experience!

Host or Publisher Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan Inc.