who we are
Founded in 2020, Black Legacy Partners (BLP) is a collaboration of professionals from various fields who came together to support Black entrepreneurs, creators, and artists affected by the pandemic. BLP also organizes the Annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival on Long Island, celebrating and empowering the Black community while promoting the cultural and economic contributions of African Americans in the region. Through education and collaboration, BLP aims to enhance visibility and opportunities for Black businesses and artists, helping them to create enduring legacies.
our team
ADVISORY BOARD
PHIL ANDREWS
PRESIDENT, LONG ISLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PRESIDENT, 100 BLACK MEN OF EASTERN NEW YORK, INC.
LARRY GRAY
PRINCIPAL/CONSULTANT, EMCDSA ROCK DIGITAL LLC
DEVIN SARTIN
CO-FOUNDER OF DBA MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING GROUP
NELLIE NEWMAN
CEO, THE NEWMAN CATALYST
JEWELS RIZ
OWNER, BODY BY JEWELS
FOUNDING PARTNERS & EXECUTIVE TEAM
KESTLE BESS
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
SPENCER CASSEUS
VP OF ADMINISTRATION, PARTNERSHIPS + EVENTS
ANGELA STANLEY
VP OF MARKETING + COMMUNITY RELATIONS
DENISE "KENIKE" GIBBS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
PATRICE PAMPHILE
CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR
SHieLA GEORGE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
KEIVA MILLER
ASST DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
RHONDA BROWN-MOORE
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
JACQUELINE FOY
EVENT LOGISTICS MANAGER
The Annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival is a property of Black Legacy Partners Inc., specializing in curating programming and live events that promote Black culture, community and achievement.