Black Promoters Collective to gross over $100M in 2025 with R&B tour

Black History Month Spotlight: Pioneers in Crowd Safety & Security As we mark Black History Month this October, we not only celebrate culture, resilience, and achievement, we also reflect on contributions to industries that keep people safe. In the history of crowd management and security, Black professionals and communities have played vital roles: From early community organisers who safeguarded public gatherings and cultural festivals. To frontline professionals who have ensured safe, inclusive spaces at concerts, carnivals, and sporting events. To today’s leaders shaping good practice in event safety, risk management, and public order strategy. One powerful example is the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s largest street festival. Originating in the 1960s as a celebration of Caribbean heritage, it also became a landmark case study in crowd management evolution. The event has shaped how security professionals plan for mass gatherings, balancing safety with freedom of cultural expression. This month, we recognise the often-overlooked contributions of Black professionals in building safer, more inclusive events and public spaces. Their expertise has helped set standards that protect millions of people worldwide. 👉 Black History Month reminds us that diversity strengthens our industry and that recognising these contributions helps us all build safer, more welcoming communities. #BlackHistoryMonth #CrowdSafety #EventSafety #SecurityIndustry #Inclusion #Diversity #RepresentationMatters #SaferCrowds #SaferVenues #CommunitySafety #NottingHillCarnival #PublicSafety #GlobalCrowdManagement #CulturalHeritage #CelebratingExcellence #UK #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #StrongerTogether #SaferCrowdsSaferVenues

October is Black History Month in the UK, and at Untold Fable, we’re taking this an an opportunity to spotlight the voices shaping the future of storytelling. We asked Black filmmakers in our global Talent Network a question that sits at the heart of meaningful collaboration: “What mistakes does the industry make when collaborating with Black filmmakers?” Their answers are bold, necessary, and rooted in lived experience, a reminder that true collaboration means respect, equity, and space for authentic voices to lead. This week, we’re featuring insights from Director, Editor & Filmmaker Davy Lazare, whose reflections challenge the industry to think deeper about representation and creative freedom. At Untold Fable, we believe storytelling thrives when Black creatives are empowered to tell every story they want to tell, not just the ones others expect. #BlackHistoryMonth #UntoldFable #RepresentationMatters #CreativeIndustry #Storytelling #FilmMaking

Always great connecting with a fellow Caribbean in the professional space. 🇹🇹 🇯🇲 We had the pleasure of interviewing Avion Gray, Founder and CEO of BELONG at Black Tech Fest. Through our HEARD series, we speak with Black professionals who share their stories, offer advice, and make their voices heard. It’s time for the unheard to be heard. Follow The BOP for more conversations with inspiring Black professionals across every sector. Your voice belongs here too. BTF®

Black Culture Market supports emerging entrepreneurs and new black businesses of African & Caribbean descent with opportunities to showcase and sell their products in the retail industry. The team achieve this by curating and hosting exclusive Black Market events in a variety of iconic venues across London and beyond. This Thursday, Black Culture Market will be heading to Leadenhall Market, where visitors can browse products from black-owned businesses, while enjoying Afrobeat tracks courtesy of our live DJ. We're excited to be producing this event in collaboration with Black Culture Market and Eastern City BID, offering a chance to celebrate Black History Month and black entrepreneurship. We look forward to welcoming visitors from the City of London and beyond this Thursday. #BlackHistoryMonth #LondonBIDS #LondonPlacemaking #CulturalEvents

Hotels should see the benefits of marketing thru Black Owned Media Outlets like Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine. We’re talking about a $145 Billion dollar market. I asked A.I.: What hotel brands are specifically reaching out to the Black consumer? Several hotel brands are actively reaching out to the Black consumer through various initiatives: 1. **Wyndham Hotels & Resorts**: They launched the **BOLD by Wyndham** program, aimed at increasing Black ownership in the hotel industry. This franchising incubator provides resources such as networking, education, and development support for Black entrepreneurs. 2. **Hyatt Hotels**: Hyatt has set a goal to double the number of Black leaders within the company by 2025 as part of their **World of Care ESG platform**. This initiative focuses on improving representation among management and suppliers, with accountability measures tied to executive performance. These efforts reflect a broader commitment within the hospitality industry to enhance diversity and support Black entrepreneurs and consumers. Hyatt Holiday Inn Salamander Collection Omni Hotels & Resorts Marriott International Hilton Honors Choice Hotels International Days Inn by Wyndham

According to a new Cultural Capital study by Magna, Media Trials, and The Shade Room, 72% of the U.S. general audiences follow trends they first see in Black culture.

When networks consistently shut the door on Black programming, Johnson Products Company - makers of Afro Sheen and among the first Black owned firms on the American Stock Exchange - stepped in. Their investment built a template for ownership, creativity, and cultural power in media. Watch: https://lnkd.in/evqc9AnV

Earlier this month, Bianca Sodala, Shay Frederick, Ronah Pulle and teamed up to bring together T&P’s Ethnicity Employee Community Group and WPP’s Black Employee Network for our Black History Month panel, “Power & Pride: Driving Change and Reshaping Representation in Media.” Opened by Victoria Appleby (nee Sangster) and chaired by Bianca Sodala, the panel featured Casyo Johnson (Nala's Baby), Abiola B. (Inner Circle Strategy, Topicals ), Edmund Antwi (Soft Life Ski ), .Clement Ogbonnaya (Prince of Peckham & Queen of The South) and Akama Davies (The Trade Desk). Our speakers shared how spotting gaps in representation, from pubs to ski resorts to skincare, can inspire the creation of spaces and brands that not only serve communities but also shift perceptions. With over 230 attendees joining in person and online, the energy was electric and the conversations resonated far beyond the room. A huge thank you to our amazing panellists, our sponsors (The Trade Desk and Quantcast), and to everyone who helped make this happen. Read more in LBBonline - Little Black Book’s coverage of the evening: https://lnkd.in/eXGx3bh6 Video credit: Ronah Pulle Poster design: Yusuf Salam #BlackHistoryMonth #PowerAndPride

The future of creative direction is already here — and it looks a lot like the creators who’ve been shaping culture all along. 🗣️ Last week at The One Club for Creativity's Where Are All The Black People conference, I joined an amazing panel of voices to talk about how Black creators are leading the next wave of creative direction — not just through content, but through strategy, community, and cultural fluency. One of the biggest takeaways for me: creators LIVE the insights brands are trying to reach. We don’t just follow culture — we live it and build it in real time. Big shoutout to Jayde I. Powell for the thoughtful curation and to Christina Westley + Bashel Lewis for the gems dropped! Always inspired by rooms that feel like collaboration and representation. More of that energy is needed! 🙌🏾

From building a digital agency in his mom’s basement to leading creative campaigns for Adidas, Coca-Cola, and PlayStation, Doug Muir is living proof that when Black creativity shows up, the world takes notice. This week, we spotlight Doug, Executive Creative Director at ProofX , a visionary who reminds us that Black excellence isn’t a moment, it’s a movement. His story reflects what we’re all building together: a global community where creativity, culture, and collaboration power real change. #blackat #blackexcellence #blackcreatives