November 2022
Thank you to all those who attended the National Black Footwear Forum Event in Detroit! We had such a great time that the industry's homecoming is returning AGAIN Summer 2023! In case you missed this year's event, check out our official recap video. We can't wait to do it all over again!
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Pensole Lewis College invites you to participate in this survey to help identify anyone in the BFF community and your networks for potential full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, mentors, guest speakers and lectures both virtually and in-person. Click below to complete questionnaire.
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As a part of the forum's initiative to support and serve black women in the industry we are excited to announce a partnership with executive coach Katara McCarty who works to prioritize Black Women’s overall well-being while advocating and providing resources through coaching, public speaking, workshops, and her app EXHALE.

This wellness course is specifically for Black women in the footwear industry looking for a supportive community to help them manage the challenges of navigating an industry where they may be among the few Black women in the room.
A special thanks to our 2022 Black Footwear Forum sponsors who have donated funds to help bridge gaps and provide greater equity and inclusion within the footwear industry. If your company is interested in supporting BFF please contact us at info@fdra.org.
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