3,000+ Attend 124th National Black Business Conference

What happened: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai of Liberia delivered a historic keynote at The National Business League's 124th National Black Business Conference, emphasizing economic collaboration between Black American businesses and Africa. Over 3,000 attendees gathered in Atlanta to explore partnerships aimed at strengthening economic ties and opportunities for Black-owned businesses.

Why it matters: Co-hosted by the National Alliance for Black Business, the National Black Chamber of Commerce, and the World Conference of Mayors, the conference symbolizes a renewed commitment to economic empowerment. President Boakai’s address underscored a legacy dating back to Booker T. Washington, who in 1907 played a crucial role in securing Liberia’s independence from European colonial threats, helping to establish a Pan-African foundation that still resonates today.

Key outcomes:

• 32 Pan-African countries represented and $10 million in buyer/supplier contracts facilitated.

• 433 delegates, 17 National Black Chambers of Commerce, and 132 U.S. and diasporic officials attended.

• 82 workshops, 28 MOUs, and participation from 152 Black-led organizations.

• Extensive digital engagement with over 1.5 million social media impressions and thousands of messages exchanged.

Looking forward: The National Business League will host the 125th National Black Business Conference Quasquicentennial Celebration in August 2025 in Atlanta, aiming to unite Black-led organizations worldwide and reinforce Booker T. Washington's legacy of a prosperous, interconnected Black business ecosystem.

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