Road to Black Entrepreneurship

In partnership with the Black Alumni Network

Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. CST



Thanks to our Sponsors


Event Description

During the 2021 Career Month, the Black Alumni Network shared a panel that focused on what it is like to be black in the workplace. This year the Black Alumni Network wants to focus on empowering black entrepreneurship and discuss the journey, self-care, and resources needed to be successful. 

Some of the most influential black people in America are entrepreneurs and this panel features some alumni and influential entrepreneurs to share their stories and advice. All are welcome to attend. 

  

Panelists

Damola Ogundipe
Civic Eagle
CARLSON '11

Dr. Kristin Morris
Genesis Consulting Services
CEHD '05, '08

Darrell Thompson
Bolder Options
CLA '89

Roseline Friedrich
Roseline's Candles
CLA '12

Gloria Freeman
Olu's Home

                        
 

Contact Information

Primary Contact

Steve Davis
davis937@umn.edu

Date & Location

Date: 2/24/2022
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar
The link to the Zoom webinar will be shared upon registration. Please be sure to add this information to your calendar. 
 

 

 


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