Black Women’s Wall Street, Inc. was founded in 2018 to address a persistent gap; access to financial systems, strategic knowledge, and networks of power for Black women building businesses, careers, and long-term stability.
Inspired by the legacy of historic Black Wall Street, a once-thriving, self-sustaining business district in Greenwood, Tulsa, our work honors that history while responding to the realities of today’s economy.
Where earlier generations built physical corridors of commerce, we focus on building modern pathways to capital, influence, and decision-making power.
What We Do
We support Black women navigating complex roles as entrepreneurs, professionals, caregivers, and leaders, often simultaneously, and frequently without proportional access to resources or support.
Our programs are designed to move beyond motivation and into practical understanding:
How money systems shape access to capital, opportunity, and decision-making
How institutional structures and networks influence opportunity
How influence is developed through trust, alignment, and strategic visibility
Why It Matters
Through education, events, and strategic partnerships, Black Women’s Wall Street equips women to:
Build businesses that last beyond the early-stage risk window
Make informed financial and strategic decisions
Create stability that extends beyond individual success to families, communities, and local economies
Our mission is not simply to help women start, but to help them endure, scale, and lead.
When Black women gain access and agency within economic systems, the impact reaches far beyond one table; it strengthens markets, communities, and generations to come.
Our mission is to advance the economic empowerment of Black women by delivering scaleable business training, financial literacy and education that foster lasting impact locally and globally.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Black Women’s Wall Street, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection or release of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, members, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, sponsors and clients.
Black Women’s Wall Street, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Black Women’s Wall Street, Inc. was formed by Black women specifically, to support other Black women - a segment in need of the support, services, and training that the organization provides. We are an inclusive organization that welcomes and encourages all women to participate in all our activities, regardless of their race or national origin.
Organization name
Black Women's Wall Street, Inc.
other names
BWWS
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Johnson, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
P.O. Box 170728 c/o JaCoi James Pugh