Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc.

The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Mass Black Expo (MBE) at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. This year’s theme, Building Wealth Together, Owning the Next Decade, honored BECMA’s ten-year anniversary and created a powerful platform for attendees to convene, share ideas, and collaborate toward a more productive, inclusive, and equitable economy. The Mass Black Expo is an immersive experience that brings together hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals with purchasing opportunities, capacity-building resources, and career advancement options. It serves as a vital space for residents and leaders across the Commonwealth to connect, innovate, and drive collective economic progress. BECMA remains deeply committed to fostering an equitable Massachusetts economy. Thank you for making this year’s Expo a tremendous success—your participation, energy, and support made all the difference. As BECMA President & CEO Nicole Obi shared in her remarks: "This is the time to move forward. We cannot go back. We’ve sacrificed, fought, and invested too much to go back. Out of the challenges of this moment come great opportunities—to invest in our businesses, support the institutions we hold dear, and partner with others to build a stronger future. As we celebrate ten years, let’s commit to the next ten. Together, we will build wealth, strengthen our communities, and own the decade ahead."

Thank you to Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, for joining us as this year’s keynote speaker at the Mass Black Expo. At the Expo, David shared a timely reminder about the foundations of true equity: “You cannot have freedom without ownership, you cannot have wealth without wealth building, and you cannot have democracy without structural equity,” he said. "If we want to secure freedom for the next generation, we have to invest in the infrastructure of opportunity — and that means ownership, capital, entrepreneurship, and community wealth.” We also extend our sincere thanks to Courtney Brunson, Esq., Director of Economic Equity Initiatives at The Boston Foundation, for moderating the conversation. In her role, she leads the Racial Wealth Gap Partnership, bringing a deep commitment to closing equity gaps across our region. Last week, we hosted our 7th Annual Mass Black Expo, where this year’s theme — Building Wealth Together, Owning the Next Decade — brought together hundreds of Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to explore opportunities and build a more inclusive and equitable economy. If you attended the Expo, we’d love your feedback — take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/4q8rfsD

We are grateful to all our BECMA Members, external vendors, sponsors, partners, exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees for contributing to the success of Mass Black Expo 2025: Building Wealth Together - Owning the Next Decade. Thank you!

Join us at 4:00 PM for a keynote conversation with NBA Champion Jaylen Brown and acclaimed broadcaster Michael Holley! Mass Black Expo 2025: Building Wealth Together, Owning the Next Decade is an immersive experience uniting hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Attendees will gain access to purchasing opportunities, capacity-building resources, and career and skills development. The Mass Black Expo is an opportunity for residents of the Commonwealth to convene and share ideas to realize a more productive and equitable economy.

Join us at 3:30 PM for Boston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents: Black Women Rooted in Power Building Economic Ecosystems + Advancing Community Health! This panel will feature Cassandria Campbell of Fresh Food Generation and Patricia (Pat) E. Spence of Urban Farming Institute, with Monica Cost as the panel's moderator.

Join us at 11:00 AM for a Keynote Conversation featuring Alphonso David, President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, and Courtney Brunson, Esq., Director of Economic Equity Initiatives at The Boston Foundation, where she leads the Racial Wealth Gap Partnership. Alphonso David—one of the nation’s foremost civil rights attorneys and a lifelong advocate for social and economic justice—brings over two decades of experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. As President & CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum, he works to advance the rights of marginalized communities through policy, legislation, litigation, and advocacy.

Our panel sessions kick off at 10:30 AM! Swipe left to explore the dynamic topics and thought leaders featured throughout the day. Hosted by BECMA, the Mass Black Expo is the Commonwealth’s premier event celebrating businesses, organizations, and allies working together to build a more equitable economy. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!