2025 NATIONAL BPIA WEEK ANNOUNCED!  

This year, BPIA is excited to announce the 2nd Annual National BPIA Week held annually on the first week of September!

Together, we’ve transformed bold ideas into action by raising over $51,000 for last year’s inaugural National BPIA Week. Those funds raised have been the baseline for the continuation of our core programs like the Powell Institute and Madam Ambassador Program during an incredibly challenging year. With the current environment, we rely strongly on the support of our community in the continuity of our mission and programs.

Calling All Sponsors and Community Partners! Deadline July 15

1. Review the sponsorship opportunities to determine if or how you or your organization may be able to join as a sponsor or community partner. Our levels range from ($0-$50,000). 

2. Enroll or express intent via email to sponsors@iabpia.org by July 15 deadline to discuss options. 

3. Help us to share with individuals and organizations in your network or on social media who may be interested in supporting! 

4. Submit nominations for the 2025 BPIA Awards. 

5. Join the BPIA Mailing List to receive updates on ticket sales. 

2024 RECAP

NATIONAL BPIA WEEK EVENTS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • 9am EDT

#IAMBPIA POST CAMPAIGN

POST THIS ACROSS YOUR CHANNELS ON MON. SEPT 2 AT 9:00AM EDT 

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PROFILE GRAPHIC TEMPLATE #1 (post this on Sept 2) 

PROFILE FRAME HERE #2 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • 5-9pm EDT

BPIA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR 

REGISTER HERE 

*Please note we are finalizing the registration link. We will send an email announcing when this event's registration is open by August 23. *Exhibitor and Recruiter Enrollment is closed

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • 6-8pm EDT 

BPIA FIRST FRIDAY: BLOCK PARTY EDITION

REGISTER HERE 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 8-11pm EDT

GARDEN OF LEGENDS: BPIA FUNDRAISING GALA

*Pre-Purchased Ticket required to enter; no door sales *After party ticket included in Gala registration (Gala wristband required to enter both events)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 

GARDEN OF LEGENDS: BPIA FUNDRAISING GALA

After party ticket included in Gala registration (Gala wristband required to enter both events)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 

CBC WEEK ALL-WHITE ATTIRE JAZZ BRUNCH

*Pre-Purchased Ticket required to enter; no door sales*

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 

AFRICAN DIASPORA DAY ON THE HILL 

REGISTER HERE

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THANK YOU to our Vendors, All Proudly minority or women-owned  Businesses! 

Photography: Isaiah DeCruise – contact@zaycruisemedia.com

Videography: Carlus McCormick II – yfmmedianetwork@gmail.com

Decoration and Balloon Displays: "Lil Ms Butterfly" – kecia@lilmsbutterfly.com

IT Support: West Peek Productions – info@westpeek.productions - website 

Photo360 Booth by Dontae – oqp360@gmail.com

Sugar Rim Bar - website

Bittersweet Catering - website

Music: DJ John Q – xbloodsa@gmail.com

Live Entertainment: Clover the Violist – clover@cloverviolin.com

Printed Promotional Branding: Spot on Creatives by Stacy Blair – stacy.spoton@gmail.com

Bath & Body Products: Lavender Love & Care – lavenderlovegarden@gmail.com