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25+ Black Creative, Business, and Tech Social Media Influencers You Should be Following

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Team FindSpark

Looking for more career, culture, and creative thought leadership to add to your social media feed? You need to follow these black social media influencers.

Posted in Networking | Tagged Angela Davis, April Reign, Asiyami Gold, Bilphena Yahwon, black history month, black influencers, black pros, Courtney Quinn, Ellen McGRIT, Elyse Fox, Garvin Reid, how to stand out on social media, influencers, instagram influencers, Jamila Rowser, Jamila Woods, Jenna Wortham, John Henry, Kathleen Elie, kela walker, Kelly Augustine, Kimberly Rose Drew, linkedin influencers, Maya Pope-Chappell, Michaela Angela Davis, Naima Green, Networking, Rashad Drakeford, Saeed Jone, social media, Steven Onoja, Tony Prophet, twitter influencers, Zinzi Clemmons | Leave a reply

20 Black Leaders to Follow for Career Inspiration

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Team FindSpark

Jesse Owens said, “We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” The individuals chosen for this list inspire the FindSpark Community with their hard work and professional accomplishments.
Angela Fisher
Title: Founder and CEO of

Posted in Networking | Tagged AMF Entertainment, Angela Fisher, black history month, black pros, career goals, career inspiration, celeste thompson, Choose Chicago, Desiree Rogers, DigitasLBi, Donte Ledbetter, DuVale Riley, Eileen Fisher, Faith Cummings, FBC Chicago, findspark community spotlight, Ghana Tech Summit, How To Stand Out, influencers, Jasmine Wideman, Joi Weathers, Juliette Austin, Lance Banks, LiveNation, Lynmerie Paris, macy's, Natalie Archibald, Networking, OZY Media, people to network with, Rajiv Lahens, Randy Ellis, revlon, Self, Shaton Winston, Sightworthy, Stash Invest, SuperFly, Sylvia Wandahwa, Taylyn Washington-Harmon, Terry Oppong, The Triumphant Group, Tony Triumph, Victoria's Secret, Zuley Clarke | Leave a reply

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20 Black Leaders to Follow for Career Inspiration