Black Entrepreneurs Day Explained
Black Entrepreneurs Day is an annual livestream event created and hosted by Daymond John in partnership with Medium Rare production company, which was launched in 2020.[1] [2] It is filmed at the Apollo Theater in New York City.[3] [4] [5]
The event provides funding for Black-owned businesses, and features celebrity speakers on the topic of entrepreneurship.[6] [7] [8] The event has won two Webby Awards and two People’s Voice Award for the category “Virtual & Remote - Business & Finance” at the Webby Awards.[9] [10] [11]
History
The first annual Black Entrepreneurs Day was broadcast live online on October 24, 2020.[12] It featured speakers such as Shaquille O’Neal, Gabrielle Union, LL Cool J, and Jamie Foxx. It also featured musical performances from artists such as Chance the Rapper and Questlove. The event also awarded $225,000 to selected entrepreneurs through NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grants.
The second Black Entrepreneurs Day event took place at the Apollo Theater, in New York City and was broadcast live on October 14, 2021.[13] [14] [15] Guest speakers included Kevin Hart, Michael Strahan, Tyra Banks, and Rev Run. The event also featured a musical performance from Khalid.[16] [17] $250,000 in NAACP grants were awarded to Black-owned businesses at the event.[18] [19]
Awards
The first iteration of the event won a Webby Award and a People’s Voice Award for the category “Virtual & Remote - Business & Finance” at the 2021 Webby Awards.
At the 2022 Webby Awards, the second iteration of the event won another Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for the category “Virtual & Remote - Business & Finance.”[9] [10] Medium Rare also received an Anthem Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for its work on the second Black Entrepreneurs Day event.[20] [21]
Notes and References
- Web site: Grant . Shawn . 2020-10-06 . Daymond John Curates 'Black Entrepreneurs Day' for October 24 . 2022-05-29 . The Source . en-US.
- Web site: Hipes . Patrick . 2020-10-06 . Daymond John To Host Virtual Black Entrepreneurs Day; Jamie Foxx, Gabrielle Union Among Participants . 2022-05-29 . Deadline . en-US.
- Web site: September 23, 2021 . Dory . Jackson . Shark Tank's Daymond John Recruits Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks and More for Black Entrepreneurs Day . 2022-05-29 . PEOPLE.com . en.
- Web site: Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks and more team up for 'Black Entrepreneurs Day' special . 2022-05-29 . USA TODAY . en-US.
- Web site: Gomez . Brandon . 2021-09-23 . Want to find a great mentor? Pick someone who gets personal about their mistakes, says Daymond John . 2022-05-29 . CNBC . en.
- Web site: Gardner . Chris . 2021-09-23 . Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks, Khalid and Shaquille O’Neal Joining Daymond John for Black Entrepreneurs Day . 2022-05-29 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
- Web site: Deczynski . Rebecca . 2021-09-24 . How Businesses Can Make the Most of Grant Money, According to Daymond John . 2022-05-29 . Inc.com . en.
- Web site: Daymond John Helps to Give Away $250K in Grants to Black Businesses at 2nd Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day Entertainment Tonight . 2022-05-29 . www.etonline.com . en-US.
- Web site: NEW Webby Gallery + Index . 2022-05-29 . NEW Webby Gallery + Index . en.
- Web site: Grein . Paul . 2022-04-05 . Megan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande’s r.e.m. beauty & More Nominated for 2022 Webby Awards . 2022-05-29 . Billboard . en-US.
- Web site: Rosario . Alexandra Del . 2021-05-18 . 2021 Webby Awards: Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed & Dr. Anthony Fauci Among Winners . 2022-05-29 . Deadline . en-US.
- Web site: Lacy . Lisa . October 6, 2020 . Shark Tank's Daymond John Presents Black Entrepreneurs Day . 2022-05-29 . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-10-22 . Daymond John Brings Celebrity Flair to Second Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day . 2022-05-29 . Black Enterprise . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-10-13 . ‘Shark Tank’ investor Daymond John gives advice to young entrepreneurs . 2022-05-29 . KTLA . en-US.
- Web site: Hilburn . Jair . Daymond John Is On A Mission . 2022-05-29 . Forbes . en.
- Web site: 2021-09-23 . Daymond John announces date for Black Entrepreneurs Day 2021 and offers advice for new business owners . 2022-05-29 . TheGrio . en-US.
- Web site: Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks and more team up for 'Black Entrepreneurs Day' special . 2022-05-29 . Detroit Free Press . en-US.
- Web site: 2021 Powershift Entrepreneur Grant Recipients NAACP . 2022-05-29 . naacp.org . en.
- Web site: 2021-10-20 . Founders of KidVestors, from Louisville, recognized by 'Shark Tank' investor . 2022-05-29 . bizjournals.com.
- Web site: Urban . Sasha . 2022-02-15 . ‘Insecure’ Star Jay Ellis to Host Inaugural Anthem Awards for Social Impact (Exclusive) . 2022-05-29 . Variety . en-US.
- Web site: Chan . J. Clara . 2022-01-25 . Anthem Awards: ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,’ N.Y. Times’ 1619 Project Among Finalists . 2022-05-29 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.