What's Happening!

NABFEME is proud to celebrate 25 years of service of empowering and supporting women in music, entertainment, and fields beyond! As we continue to pave the way for future female leaders, and to mark this incredible milestone... we invite you to help us strengthen the movement by taking advantage of our exclusive 25th Anniversary offer... Join NABFEME for just $25 on the 25th of the month! This one-day sale offers 365 days of value! Click Membership on this site, select the "Executive" level and enter discount code: NABFEME25! 

Presented each year during Black Music Month by Memphis community radio station WYXR, The DOWD Awards celebrate Black creatives and community leaders whose legacies inspire across generations. From airwaves to classrooms, bandstands to boardrooms, these remarkable Memphians have shaped the soul of the city through music, mentorship, and community service. Congratulations to our Founder, MS Johnnie Walker on receiving this prestigious  award.

The DOWD Awards will be held Thursday, June 26th at 6pm at the National Civil Rights Museum.  RSVP now at wyxr.org/events

They're Back!!  A dynamic coalition of men who not only support our mission but are also dedicated to empowering others and creating pathways to success. "Suits 'n Boots" a key part of our Black Men Lead initiative will feature leading executives and influential figures from diverse fields who are stepping forward to advocate for our mission and programs.  Join NABFEME online, June 25th for this amazing virtual seminar! Be there and don't miss out!

Join the ladies of NABFEME Charlotte for Sip, Shop & Learn—a free workshop designed to help you grow your business using AI-powered tools in real, practical ways. June 24th, 6:30 PM at Brown Sugar Collab, 417 S. Cecil Street in Charlotte, NC.

We’re excited to welcome Enovia Bedford, Grow with Google Coach and serial entrepreneur, as our guest speaker. She’ll be sharing actionable tools you can use to elevate your brand immediately.  Come prepared to network, shop with local women-owned businesses, and walk away with new skills to move your business forward.

Admission is free, but space is limited! Be sure to RSVP today:

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Presented by NABFEME Charlotte, JSW Media Group, and The Brown Sugar Collab.

You're invited to join NABFEME Detroit on the Clubhouse app Sunday, June 22nd at 5:30PM EST.  Get in the chat… add your voice, we need your input and involvement. We’ll discuss Detroit's plans for our epic NABFEME 25th Anniversary Celebration plus more! Need the meeting link? DM NABFEME Detroit and we’ll send it to you ASAP!! 

May is National Walking Month, and as we continue to commemorate our 25th Anniversary... we're focused on staying healthy! You're invited to WALK WITH NABFEME! Join us for Women on Wednesday, where we'll come together to get active and get empowered! Share a video of you walking or share a progress image from your smartwatch; your journey will inspire others! And be sure to tag @NABFEME! Together, let’s motivate each other to prioritize health, stay active, and celebrate the incredible strength of women moving forward—one step at a time!

The Black American Music Movement invites you to attend the 3rd Annual Black American Music Summit at Folk Alliance International in Montreal, QC, February 19-23.

This year, BAMS is growing in a big way:
✅ A dedicated session room for full-day programming
✅ Affinity spaces, panels, and networking opportunities
✅ Educational sessions on the Black Canadian experience
✅ Open mics, showcases, and songwriting workshops

All BAMS volunteers receive gratis registration with code: BAMSVol25comp

NABFEME QUEEN'S,

I AM BACK....miss you all immensely...

As always I have some things going on.

I Continue to  embrace the warrior. within!

Peace, Blessings & Light! 

Our journey has been remarkable, filled with changes and challenges that have strengthened our resolve.  In 2025, NABFEME will proudly celebrate a monumental milestone — our 25th Anniversary and a legacy of impactful service that spans a quarter-century! From our humble beginnings to our expansive global outreach, we have a unique opportunity to come together and honor our shared journey of sisterhood and empowerment.

As we prepare to celebrate this extraordinary milestone and continue our crucial mission together, we invite you to begin planning now to join us! Instead of a one-time event, we’re taking our celebration nationwide, engaging with diverse communities across various markets on multiple dates. As we honor 25 years of unwavering dedication to advancing education, promoting equity, empowering individuals, and fostering inclusion, we’re excited to embrace our next chapter of progress. Our inspiring theme for 2025, “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” embodies our commitment to forward momentum. It highlights the extraordinary 25-year journey of NABFEME and will guide our operations throughout the year.

The NABFEME 25th Anniversary promises to be culturally diverse, community-inclusive, and gender-friendly. Our celebrations will serve as a dynamic hub for professional development, drawing in ambitious entrepreneurs, influential businesswomen, and seasoned executives from the entertainment industry. This milestone event will not only commemorate our 25 years of impactful work but will also act as a powerful platform for cultural engagement and learning that welcomes individuals from all walks of life. With our theme “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” we aim to empower women in the entertainment and business arenas and attract pioneering leaders eager to transform the landscape for women in the workplace, community, music, and entertainment sectors. We invite you to participate and collaborate with us as we strive to uplift and inspire the next generation of trailblazers!

Following the April 6th members meeting cancellation, the rescheduled meeting was held on April 27th. It was inspiring, very informative and provided many opportunities for business collaboration. And, it was fun too!   The entire minutes from the meeting are not posted here, however, we have included a brief recap of the minutes from that meeting; we hope it will encourage you to attend our next NABFEME  Members meeting.

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NEXT MEMBERS MEETING: June 1st ~ 11:00am/EDT