black excellence in action
creating space for growth + recognition
From CBE Week to Recharge Virtual Events, CBE programming is curated to promote and celebrate Black professionals and Black businesses. Our goals are centered on building, promoting, and inspiring members of our community, while establishing an ecosystem that supports their unique needs and perpetuates Black excellence.
"CBE Week was beautiful. Everyone I met this week is now family. We are family coming together to celebrate, connect and multiply the power of our community. I could not be any more energized and filled to continue this journey of building up our community and the world around us. #BetterTogether.”
Tasha EastonVMware 
“We made great contacts and deepened relationships with existing partners. We also greatly appreciate the donation.”
Tamyra Walker#Yeswecode
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award recipients
Each year, CBE celebrates Black excellence by recognizing leading trailblazers in the community across four awards: Community Champion Award, Tech Innovation Award, Impact Investor Award, and the Art & Culture Disruptor Award.
impact nonprofit
2020 cohort
CBE recognizes and awards grants to unsung heroes who are positively impacting diverse communities and inspiring the next generation of leaders. The 2020 cohort focused on nonprofits dedicated to criminal justice reform and rehabilitation efforts.
past CBE speakers
+ performers
We bring together Black professionals across a variety of industries to provide a unique, well-rounded educational and networking experience. Previous speakers include Fortune 500 executives and board members, government officials, leading activists, health professionals, entrepreneurs, and more.
TONY
WEST
Chief Legal Officer
Uber
STACY
BROWN-PHILPOT
Former CEO
TaskRabbit
SHELLYE
ARCHAMBEAU
Board Director,
Author, and Speaker
JOHN
THOMPSON
Chairman
Microsoft
MC LYTE
Grammy-nominated American
rapper, DJ, and entrepreneur
PJ MORTON
Grammy award-winning musician
MUSIQ
SOULCHILD
Hip-hop Soul Artist
MAYOR
LONDON
BREED
MAYOR
City of SAN FRANCISCO
CECILIA
TAYLOR
mayor
City of Menlo Park
MALIA
COHEN
Chair
California State
SHAKA
SENGHOR
Writer and Social Activist
BEN
HOROWITZ
Cofounder & General Partner
Andreessen Horowitz
JEFF
JOHNSON
Award-winning Journalist
KEVIN
POWELL
ACTIVIST, WRITER, & SPEAKER
MEENA
HARRIS
Founder
Phenomenal Woman Action
Campaign
JASON
MAYDEN
VP, Elite Performer Offense
Logitech
ARMAND
CARR
CEO
"The Voice"
CLIFF
WORLEY
Director, Digital Engagement
Kapor Center
KIMBERLY
GLYNN
Leadership Development Coach
PayPal
MELANIE
AKWULE
Founder & CEO
MINWO Inc.