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Yesterday’s Legacy Impact High Tea & Honors event was a masterclass in what intentional community looks like: curated connection, public recognition, and tangible support for leaders doing meaningful work. Congratulations to the grant awardees! @the.bhia @lacommunicationsllc @grayandangel

I’m so honored to serve as a Founding Board Member. I remain humbled and proud to be in rooms like this and committed to creating more of them. #chasingoutcomes #legacyinmotion

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Yesterday was a beautiful reminder of the power of women coming together with purpose.

I was honored to attend @thelegacyleaguewomen inaugural Legacy Impact High Tea & Honors Brunch, surrounded by accomplished women who are leading with excellence, serving their communities, and building lasting legacies. The conversations, the connections, and the spirit of collaboration were truly inspiring.

Thank you to @chasingoutcomes for the invitation. A space where women can celebrate one another and grow together is invaluable. I left encouraged, grateful, and excited for all that is still to come. 🤍✨

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We are proud to continue the Legacy Impact Grant Finalist Spotlight Series. A curated recognition of ten women whose work is shaping communities across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

Today, we are honored to spotlight S. Lovey Parker, Founder of the Black Hoteliers & Investors Association, as a 2026 Legacy Impact Grant Finalist.

A visionary in hospitality and investment, she is leading a movement to increase ownership, access, and representation within the hotel industry creating pathways for long-term wealth and legacy building.

Her work sits at the intersection of business, equity, and economic empowerment, positioning her as a leader redefining what ownership looks like in this space.

This is the caliber of leadership we are intentional about elevating.

Ten finalists.
A room defined by intention.

This room is intentionally curated.
A limited number of invitations will be extended.

June 7.

Private. Polished. Purpose-driven.

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Next Wednesday, Buying a Business/Franchise & Commercial Real Estate DC Forum
Pathways to Stewardship, Ownership & Generational Wealth

Are you ready to take the next step toward ownership and building generational wealth?
Join us for a powerful, FREE forum designed to help you:

✅ Buy an existing business and/or franchise
✅ Secure SBA financing & other funding
✅ How to buy with the commercial real estate
✅ Learn directly from experienced professionals

📍 Location: MLK Library, Washington, DC
🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🎯 Perfect for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, professionals in transition, and returning citizens

🔗 Register Now:
https://buyingbusinessfranchisebuilding.eventbrite.com/

Seats are limited — secure your spot today!
#Entrepreneurship #BusinessOwnership #Franchise #CommercialRealEstate #WealthBuilding WashingtonDC FinancialEmpowerment

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✨ Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas at Beck&Call Hospitality ✨

Part 2 of the BH&IA story — the journey, the lessons, and the purpose behind building Beck&Call Hospitality.

This chapter is about growth, resilience, and believing in the vision even when it’s still taking shape. Every step, every pivot, every “yes” and “not yet” has led here.

Thank you for being part of the story — whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just joined us.

🤎 More to come.
Link in bio to read full article.

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BTS RIO RECAP • 2025 🇧🇷✨

IJUS Travel attended the Black Travel Summit (@blacktravelsummit) with purpose: to connect with cultural ambassadors of the African Diaspora so we can continue offering clients travel & hospitality experiences rooted in heritage, creativity, and our global imprint across music, dance, art, food, and wellness. The summit offered the perfect chance to connect, learn, explore + affirm with like-minded folk.

Highlights:
💃🏾 Learning Afro-Brazilian samba with @mayombemasai
🎶 Touring Pedra do Sal — birthplace of samba — and Lapa led by @etniasturismoecultura
🌍 Talking with exhibitors from Benin, Tanzania & Barbados
🚢 Finding out about cultural pathways in river cruising with @amawaterways
🍽 Attending diaspora foodways session with @blackfoodfridays
🏨 Exploring Black hospitality ownership + Afro-diasporic design with @the.bhia + @meryanneinspired
🐚 Participating in the Mount Cinnamon Dream Room Design Challenge with @mountcinnamongrenada
✨ Celebrating my birthday at the Afro-futurist Black Travel Awards Gala

@visitrio & @visitbrasil , obrigado.
@visitmilwaukee , you up next! ✨✈️

Intentional Journeys. Unforgettable Stays.
#BlackTravelSummit #LEGGOmagazine #DiasporaTravel #IJUSTravel #BlackTravelMovement #CulturalTravel #TravelAdvisor

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The story behind Beck&Call Hospitality is bigger than me — it’s about legacy, culture, and community. 💛

Part I of my @the.bhia feature is now published, and I’m grateful to finally share what drives this work and the vision ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has poured into this journey.
Read more on @linkedin (link in bio)

#BeckAndCallHospitality #CulturalHospitality #FounderStory #BlackOwnedBusiness #JourneyToPurpose #RedefiningHospitality

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The Hidden Cost of Hustle.

Nearly 9 in 10 entrepreneurs report struggling with at least one mental health challenge.

Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a signal to slow down.

In this piece, five Black founders share what it looks like to redefine success with peace, purpose, and presence at the center.

Full story link in bio.

🎨Blue Monday by Annie Lee (1935-2014)

#BlackEntrepreneurs #MentalHealth #FounderLife #Entrepreneurship #ShoppeBlack #Health #Wellness

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There’s weight in wearing a crown. It’s not just about beauty, it’s about responsibility, balance, and alignment. A crown reminds a queen of where she stands and why she stands there.

Here are 4 reasons why your crown must always be worn and fitted properly:

1️⃣ Because others are watching. Your presence gives permission for someone else to rise.

2️⃣ Because your crown balances you. It steadies your walk when the journey feels heavy.

3️⃣ Because your crown centers you. It reminds you of your purpose and keeps you aligned with it.

4️⃣ Because your crown is a call to accountability. Every room you enter, your crown speaks before you do.

A queen never forgets the time and space her crown requires—she carries it with grace, even when it’s not easy.

#MarriedToMyPurpose #MissCorporateAmericaLouisiana2025 #DrSereldaHerbin

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We’re thrilled to share that we are finalists in the Black Hoteliers & Investors Association’s inaugural $100,000 Hoteliers Grant! - @the.bhia 🎉
This groundbreaking competition celebrates independent hotels with Black ownership, and we’re honored to be among the select few chosen to pitch our vision at the 2025 Pitch Competition & Showcase. 🏨✨
Join us and witness history in the making as six incredible hoteliers—across two tracks, Current Hoteliers and Emerging Hoteliers—compete for up to $100,000 in prizes!

Thank you to everyone who has supported The Redline Hotel on this journey. We can’t wait to showcase what makes us extraordinary! 🙌
#BlackExcellence #IndependentHotels #RedlineHotel #HoteliersGrant #BHIA

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🚨 15 BLACK OWNED ACCOMMODATIONS THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR! 🚨

Every month we add new articles to the blog and the explore page of the @abctravelgreenbook app so our users are well informed on all things Black Travel!

With the re-opening of now Black owned @hotelsages in Bali, we curated this list of Black owned accommodations that should be on your radar!

THIS AINT YOUR AVERAGE LIST as we go deep into our 170,000 listings to introduce accommodations that don’t typically get the amplification like they should.

Enjoy this list, and if you visit, make sure to leave a review in the app! Per usual, we’re committed to celebrating our routes en-route!

Hotels featured
1. @welcometothegoodhouse 📍Palm springs, California

2. @booksunsetlane 📍Holetown , Barbados

3. @chateau_georgette 📍São Tiago, Cape Verde

4. @hoteldryce 📍Fort Worth, Texas

5. @hotelsages 📍 Bali, Indonesia

For the full list download the @abctravelgreenbook app today!

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The Black Hoteliers & Investors Association (BH&IA) is a membership-based, nonprofit trade association focused on growing the valuation of the independent, Black-owned boutique hotel and resort market to $8 billion by 2060.

@the.bhia provides its investor and owner members with innovative models to scale their hospitality brands, increase returns, and collectively impact the industry.

In this interview, S. Lovey Parker, Executive Director of the BH&IA highlights the challenges and opportunities facing Black hotel owners and investors, as well as the organization’s efforts to address these issues through marketing, capitalization, and community support.

Key points from the interview:

⭐️ BH&IA’s mission: To empower Black hoteliers and investors by growing the value of the independent, Black-owned boutique hotel market.
⭐️ Challenges facing Black hotel owners: Proper capitalization, marketing, and navigating the hospitality industry.
⭐️ BH&IA’s approach: Providing resources for marketing, capitalization, and community building.
⭐️ Upcoming events: The Black Hoteliers and Investors Retreat, where 200 ultra-high-net-worth individuals, accredited investors, and Black hoteliers will gather to explore investment opportunities in this space.

Full article link in bio.

#hotel
#travel
#blacktravel
#hotelowner
#boutiquehotel
#blackownedbusiness

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