Today we’d like to introduce you to Atum Ra, Fred Bryant, Kristopher Butler, Aaron Brown, and Òréoluwa Akinbode.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
The Black List Association was the brainchild of two of the five founding partners Aaron Brown, and Fred Bryant.
The concept was developed to be a hub or central location and database for highly regarded and reputable Black-owned businesses. With the assistance of the additional three founding partners, Òréoluwa Akinbode, Atum Ra, and Kristopher Butler, the vision has since expanded to be a corporation that is focused on advocating for all facets of entrepreneurship within our communities.
Our progress thus far has been through collaboration with local grassroots organizations and community partners, to assist us in the development of initiatives, and opportunities to form mutually beneficial relationships.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The challenge at this time is narrowing the focus down to specific goals. We are in a climate where so much can, and must be done. So creating stringent timelines to keep the team focused is key.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about The Blacklist Association – what should we know?
The BLA (Blacklist Association) focuses on all aspects advocacy and education for small businesses within our communities. As a company, we are most proud of our reputation as a dependable corporation that is committed to creating an environment of economic excellence within the city of Houston, TX.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
We feel that trust and integrity are two of the most important characteristics of success. It is our responsibility to maintain our integrity within everything we do so that customers will trust the various products we present to them and businesses will trust the customers to remain consistent patrons.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.blacklisthouston.org
- Email: houstonblacklist@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacklistorg
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBlacklistAssociation
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlacklistOrg
- Other: MelanatedAndIlluminated.com
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