Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship: Alonzo Herndon Watch Party & Panel

From Slavery to Legacy: Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship & the Alonzo Herndon Story

Panel DIscussion+ Film Screening in Celebration of Black Business Month

Join us for a meaningful night of dialogue, film, and community as we honor the legacy of one of Atlanta’s most influential business pioneers, Alonzo Herndon.

We’ll kick off the evening with a dynamic panel discussion featuring:

• Dr. Keith Hollingsworth
• Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon
• Dr. Gregory Henley

They will explore Herndon’s impact and the ongoing movement to build Black wealth, ownership, and opportunity.

Immediately following the panel, we’ll screen , a powerful film chronicling his journey from slavery to becoming Atlanta’s first Black millionaire.

Bonus: The first 25 attendees to arrive will receive a free signed copy of Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon’s book, .

Come for the conversation. Stay for the story. Leave inspired.

This in-person event will take place at Atlanta Tech Village Sylvan (235 Mitchell St SW 3rd floor). Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about a true trailblazer in history!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Atlanta Tech Village - Sylvan, 235 Mitchell Street Southwest, Atlanta, United States