Positive Community Magazine – Black Women Did That : HBA Celebrates Brains, Grace and Power of Black Women
In recognition of the success and inspiration they have brought to world, the HBA celebrates black women for all that they do and will continue to do. “Growing up surrounded by strong, intelligent black women, running thriving businesses and organizations throughout Harlem — Black Girl Magic was always the rule. Not the exception,” said Regina Smith, executive director of Harlem Business Alliance (HBA). HBA shined the spotlight on nine of those outstand-ing women as part of their 36th annual fundraising gala, May 3, 2017 at Mist, Harlem, a first for the organization, which traditionally honors both women and men. This year’s theme, “Black Women Did That,” recognized the silent power of countless black women who fueled nu-merous movements from the Underground Railroad to Civil Rights, and brought innovations to space, science, arts, and entrepreneurship.