Interview with ABC 7 Chicago
Black business owners and entrepreneurs will be celebrated this weekend at the WDB Legacy Awards Gala. These are the people and companies making a difference in local communities. Keeana Barber is the curator of the event and joined ABC7 to talk about the event, which attracts hundreds of Black business professionals every year.
Since 2020, WDB Marketing and its nonprofit arm, WDB Cares , have been a lifeline for small businesses and entrepreneurs, providing grants, education and mentorship. The organization's eighth annual WDB L.E.G.A.C.Y. (Leadership, Education, Growth, Advocacy, Community, and Youth) Awards Weekend will take place from March 14 to March 16. This three-day extravaganza promises to be a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurs, offering a platform for inspiration, education, and networking for over 1,000 businesses.
Leadership Honoree Louis Carr, BET
WDB Marketing Hosts 6th Annual L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards Weekend honoring leaders in business and invests $30K+ in emerging Young Entrepreneurs 
Karen Freeman-Wilson
Kim Lewis
Larry Roberts Jr.
Dr. Paul Adams
Maze Jackson
