4th Annual HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest Returns to Little Rock, AR
America's first and only HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest is less than two weeks away. It's the nation's largest of its kind and will take place on the 26th of April, 2025. If you wish to be employed, seek a new career path, or become a national vendor, entrepreneur, or CEO-in-training, this is for you. This historic event will occur at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds (Hall of Industry Building).
Some of the honored guests for the 'Financial Legacy to Economic Emancipation' panel discussion include Dr. Tamara Glover, Franklin Advisors, D.C., Joseph Vaughan, community leader, activist Kwami Abdul-Bey; Bishop Dr. Stephen W. Christian of Bountiful Blessings World Fellowship; Terence Bolden of Bolden Enterprise; Dr. Donnetta Watson (Black Mastermind Group, KCK); and moderator Edmond W. Davis. Arkansas Governor Huckabee-Sanders will give remarks of encouragement.
This event was given an official state proclamation, and we will honor this decree!
Vendors from Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, California, Kansas, and yes, Arkansas are coming. There will be a national welcoming 'Meet & Greet' on Friday, April 25th, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn 'Agasi7' the night before the HBCU BWS Career Fest from 7 pm to 8:30 pm by invitation only for all vendors and out-of-town guests. The link below is the reserved hotel block for those traveling and needing to book hotel rooms. The Agasi7 rooftop and Hilton Garden Inn are in the same building with a good rate for the National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest.
World-renowned designer and author Ashton Hall will be signing copies of his new book titled 'UNSTITCHED' at this event. Mr. Hall will also have an ensemble of his designer masterpieces on display. He's a master teacher of design, and with his artistic mobility in clothes, you get your shine.
United States Congresswoman of North Carolina, Dr. Alma Adams, will give the official opening welcome on this day after a song by Ms. Reagan Pitts. Congresswoman Adams is universally recognized as the "Godmother of HBCUs." Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders will be acknowledging the event with her remarks. U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) supports HBCUs as he's the U.S. Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus Vice Chair, and schedule pending, may stop in.
The event founder and Executive Director is Philadelphia, PA native Professor Edmond W. Davis. Professor Davis is an Amazon #1 author, a globally recognized Tuskegee Airmen scholar, a retired college & university history professor of nearly 25 years, and an international speaker on emotional intelligence. Davis has lived quietly in central Arkansas for over 20 years. Part of his life story is known nationally from Newsbreak, ABC News, THV11 News, MSN, & Rolling Out Magazine. Davis was a homeless 4th-grade dropout who slept at the Amtrak train station in Philly; now he equips the jobless with this resource for anyone who attends.
All are welcome to grow, be connected, and network as all enhance their quality of life. Join us at America's only National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest Day.