ElevateHER Conference to Empower and Celebrate Black Women in Tulsa

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TULSA, Okla. – The Black Wall Street Times proudly presents the inaugural ElevateHER Conference, a groundbreaking gathering designed to celebrate, uplift, and empower Black women and gender-expansive individuals in Tulsa and beyond. This event offers discussions, expert insights, and resources to tackle challenges faced by Black women and gender-diverse communities.

Black women have long carried the emotional, mental, and physical burdens of their families and communities. The ElevateHER Conference aims to shift this narrative by creating an affirming space where attendees can thrive and connect. Moreover, it offers key resources in reproductive health, financial empowerment, mental well-being, beauty, wellness, and trans, femme, and non-binary rights.

A Power-Packed Lineup of Speakers and Panels

This year’s ElevateHER Conference features a dynamic lineup of speakers, panelists, and thought leaders who will engage in critical discussions on pressing issues affecting Black women today. Key sessions include:

• Reproductive Justice & Black Wellness – Moderated by Ashley Jones with panelists Dr. Chrysta Chatman and Dr. Trisza Ray
• Mental Wellbeing: Thriving, Not Just Surviving – Moderated by Najah Hylton with panelists Dr. Danielle Miner and Dr. Ranelle Bracy-Lewis
• Creating Joy: Black Trans, Femme & Nonbinary Rights in Oklahoma – Moderated by Britny Cordera and Anna Littlejohn with panelists Nuova Wright and Marcellus Seals
• Beauty & Wellness: The Effect of Toxins on Health – Moderated by Najah Hylton with panelist Tamiqua Whittaker founder of My Queen Kisses
• Securing the Bag: Wealth, Healing & Financial Empowerment – Moderate by Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce President Kuma Roberts featuring Ray’Chel Wilson, D’Cherelle Cohens, and Attorney Jessika Tate

Honoring Black Excellence

The ElevateHER Conference will also recognize extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to the Black community, including:

• Woman of the Year: Dr. Ebony Johnson, Superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools
• Changemaker Award: Jayme Broome, Co-Founder of Latimer-Cooksey Arts and Cultural Foundation
• Sankofa Birthwork Award: LaKesha Johnson-Wilkes, Founder of Greenwood Midwifery and Integrative Health and Jayme Broome ,Co-Founder and School Administrator for Solid Foundation Preparatory Arts Academy
• Renaissance Queen Award: Jerica D. Wortham, Founder of J’Parlé 

Additionally, keynote speaker Dr. Ramona Curtis will inspire attendees with a powerful address on community leadership, resilience, and the future of Black empowerment. Dr. Curtis will be introduced by her son, Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols. Dr. Tiffany Crutcher will also be a guest speaker at the event.

A Call to Action for Change

With ongoing challenges like threats to reproductive justice and divestment from Black women entrepreneurs, action is more urgent than ever. Therefore, the ElevateHER Conference provides a timely and necessary space for action-oriented conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

“As we gather for this historic event, we honor the legacy of the women who built Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District—Loula Williams, Mary Jones Parrish, and Mabel B. Little—whose resilience and brilliance continue to inspire us today,” Britny Cordera, a writer for The Black Wall Street Times and ElevateHER event organizer said.

“We’re uniting some of the most dynamic voices and changemakers in the Tulsa area. We want to ensure every attendee leaves empowered, informed, inspired and ready to break barriers,” said Nehemiah Frank, Editor-in-Chief and publisher of The Black Wall Street Times. “Our mission is to celebrate Black women in our community. We aim to amplify the voices of Black women professionals and experts as they share insights on critical issues impacting them today.”

Join Us at ElevateHER 2025

The ElevateHER Conference is set for March 29, 2025, at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Check-in beings at 9:00 AM, with the event kicking off at 9:30 AM and running until 3:30 PM. While admission is free, attendees must RSVP in advance, as space is limited.

Attendees can network, gain insights, and join a movement focused on fostering equity and empowerment.

About The Black Wall Street Times

The Black Wall Street Times is a Black-owned digital publication dedicated to amplifying voices and uplifting Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District. Additionally, it delivers impactful journalism on issues affecting Black and marginalized communities in Oklahoma and across the nation.