2026 NATIONAL BLACK FOOTWEAR FORUM • SEPTEMBER 10–13, 2026 • DETROIT, MI
CommUNITY, is both a mindset and a mandate. It reflects the collective power of Black leaders to shape, build, and move the footwear industry forward together. As culture continues to influence every corner of the industry, this conversation centers the people driving that impact. From students to executives, we are no longer waiting for opportunity, we are creating it, scaling it, and sustaining it through community.
Upcoming Events
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BRO Session 1: Ownership of Self, Purpose, and Future
May 20, 2026, 3–4:30PM ET
Virtual
Brotherhood Renewal Ownership (BRO) is the BFF network created to support men through fellowship, wellness, and personal and career growth. Join us for the first BRO virtual chat, where participants can ask questions, gain insights, expand their network, and grow personally and professionally.
Boston Chapter Meetup
May 28, 2026
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Sisters in Sole EmpowHERment Session 2: From Corporate to Founder
June 26, 2026
Virtual
This session, led by Janel Abrahami and guest panelists Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson and Chelsea Billingsley, combines the realities of building a business while employed and transitioning fully into entrepreneurship. Rather than framing entrepreneurship as a single leap, the conversation recognizes it as a continuum, one that often begins inside corporate roles and evolves over time.
BFF National Forum
CALLING ALL FOOTWEAR INNOVATORS!
You and your idea could be the next big thing in footwear.
Black Footwear Forum 2025 Partners
