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FEATURING AFRICAN-AMERICAN BUSINESS LEADERS & ENTREPRENEURS. WHO ARE SHAPING WHAT IT MEANS TO DO BUSINESS IN SAN ANTONIO.
WE ARE #FORTHECULTURE
About
IN THE BLACK
IN THE BLACK spotlights African American and Black professionals and entrepreneurs that have created success across San Antonio’s business ecosystem.
They are celebrated veterans, mothers and fathers, college grads (and a few dropouts), teens, college students, grandmas and grandpas, but, most importantly, they are good people.
Meet industry leaders and founders in Tech and Cyber-security, Business Services, Real Estate & Development, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Food and Hospitality


Here is what to expect when you join
Public Relations & Marketing That Fits Your Ambition!
The Provider Pipeline
Defining Public Sector Contractor and Service Providers as resources for local and Central Texas corporations, including private sector, municipal, and nonprofit heavy hitters. Showcasing successful African American and Black business owners who have provided exemplary services.
The Professional Powerhouses
A listing of urban and rural industry corporate leaders who’ve been recognized trailblazers in Central Texas. Learn more about chief executives, vice presidents, directors, managers, and practitioners that are leading teams within San Antonio’s top organizations.
Why Join IN THE BLACK
- Building your business or brand is ALL that you do!
- You and your team have built a quality list of clients or products CURRENTLY on the market.
- You are trying to determine if a long-term PR strategy is right for you.
- You understand the value of social interaction.
- You've identified your specific niche audience groups and you engage regularly.
- You want to increase your market share.
- You're planning your 2022 marketing and public relations strategy.
- You see products or services being amplified that are similar to yours.
- You haven't been getting the news or media features you deserve.
Cohort Workshops
In The Black Orientation
Virtual
Content Planning & Storytelling
Virtual | Free Download
Advertising Budgets & Buying
Virtual | Dec. 10. 2021 | 6 PM
Good People Mixer
In-Person | Jan. 27. 2022 | 6 PM
Press Release & Distribution
Virtual | Feb. 18. 2022 | 6 PM
Event Planning & Marketing
Virtual | Mar. 7. 2022 | 6 PM
Pitch Black 210 Event Series
Six contestants will compete in Round 1, they will be given heavy critiques on their pitch decks, including the quality of information shared, viability for the market share, optimized asks, and goals. Three contestants will move forward with their finalized and updated pitches to compete in Round 2.
Meet Our 2020 Cohorts
































Join Today!
The IN THE BLACK business model offers a volume discount on high-value, high-yield marketing platforms - offering potentially viral exposure at a fraction of costs to both featured founders and corporate or organizational sponsors.
