D4 The Afro-American July 27, 2024 - August 2, 2024
U.S. Black Chambers National Conference and Gala celebrates Black businesses By Patricia McDougall
The USBC annual conference, which was held July 17-20, was the talk of the town with key speakers such as Gov. Wes Moore, Stacey
Abrams, Dr. Jamal Bryant, Former Mayor of Sacramento and NBA Legend Kevin Johnson, Secretary Gina Raimondo, Maisha Dellinger,
founder and CEO of CURLS and Huzzy Smart Sips and Alexis McGill Johnson to name a few. Some of the major
On Friday, July 19, The U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) held its 15th Anniversary Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. The Gala started with a live performance by the Bowie State Concert Choir, followed by the neo soul duo, Kindred the Family Soul. USBC is committed to uplifting and supporting Black businesses that are doing great things in the community. Each year the USBC shows their support by giving out several awards. The 2024 Advocate of the Year award was given to Rev.Al Sharpton during Awardee Gary Guidry, CEO at G-Squared Events Holdings and Black Promoters Collective, the conference portion shows off his award. of the event, which was held in the days leading up to the Gala.
Above: Charlie O’Neal (left), Alisa Joseph, Awardee Antwanye Ford and President/CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers (USBC), Ron Busby, Sr.
sponsors included American Airlines, Amazon, Google, Wells Fargo, AT&T, JPMorgan Chase and Co., Walmart and more.
Nikki Weekly (left), Shona Bell and Carylee Carrington attend the USBC Chambers Gala.
Founder and CEO of Meta Agency Howard Jean (left), and Kevin Vaughan together at the conference.
Dominique Carter, Ph.D., and vice president for food and nutrition affairs on the U.S. Black Chambers Gala red carpet.
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Tomeeka Morris (left), wife of Stevie Wonder, enjoys the U.S. Black Chambers 15th Annual Celebration with Iyawnanna Milliner.
Myles Caggins III, Michelle Gadsden-Williams, Dr. Denise Mitchems and Enrique Young share a moment at the conference.
Kindred the Family Soul members Fatin Dantzler (left) and Aja Graydon perform live at the USBC Gala.
Nate Gatten, chief government affairs officer American Airlines, shares sentiments at the Ron Busby Sr., president and CEO of the USBC podium. American Airlines served as one U.S. Black Chambers (USBC), speaks to the attendees gathered for the 2024 gala. of the key sponsors.
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