National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. Hosts
6th Blogger Week UnConference
Blogger Week UnConference to Feature Rising Black and Latino Content Creators in Washington, DC. Blogger Week celebrates multicultural communications and provides resources and training to 200+ bloggers yearly.
SILVER SPRING, MD – The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. and Black Bloggers Connect is hosting its 6th Blogger Week UnConference on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in Silver Spring, MD. Blogger Week features a week of training, networking events, and other activities focused on elevating the work of bloggers, influencers, and journalists of color. The Blogger Week Un/Conference has provided training to 1000+ Black bloggers, influencers, and social media enthusiasts.
Tickets can be purchased at BloggerWeek.com. or BloggerWeek.com. For media passes and interviews, email comms@nbcit.org. To be a vendor or sponsor, email bloggerweek@gmail.com.
Blogger Week Speakers, Presenters & Ambassadors include:
Headliner: Phil Lewis, Deputy Editor of HuffPost and the president of the Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ).
Fireside Chat: News, Media & Content Creation in 2025
Phil Lewis is a journalist from Detroit, Michigan. He is currently a deputy editor at HuffPost. Prior to his role at HuffPost, he was a staff writer and programming editor at the millennial-based digital news outlet Mic in New York City. His journalism career began in 2015 as an editorial fellow for The Huffington Post in Washington, DC. He currently serves as the president of the Washington Association of Black Journalists.
Headliner: Monique Rose Sneed
Session: Marketing, Branding, and Entrepreneurship: A Fireside Chat with Monique Rose Sneed
Monique Rose Sneed is a highly-rated motivational speaker and successful 7-figure entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant, real estate, wellness & beauty, and hospitality management industries.
Today, she is passionate and committed to sharing her journey to success through authenticity, spirituality, extending her knowledge, network and her belief in good old fashioned hard work.
She is the owner of The Bodega On Main: Home of The Chopped Cheese in ATL!, LA’CAJ Seafood: A Cajun Latin Fusion Kitchen and Bar, and former owner of Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen. In addition to this diverse portfolio, her favorite ventures stem from her love of seeing others rise through adversity, including Rags to Roses, her non-profit organization, designed to positively impact young women in and transitioning from the Foster Care System.
Speaker: Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor, Executive Director of the National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. and TikTok Diverse Creators Program Member
Session: Turning Content Into Currency: The Evolution of Creation & Monetization
Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is a multicultural communications specialist and author based in the Washington, DC area. Aiwuyor is the founder of the National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. NBCI Trust shares cultural information, stories, and resources that uplift the collective freedom of Black communities, while correcting cultural misinformation.
In her past role as the Associate Director of Communications at the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), Aiwuyor spearheaded strategic communications for federal housing discrimination lawsuits against Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and Facebook Inc. She also led communications efforts in NFHA’s federal lawsuit against the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) concerning the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule. Additionally, Aiwuyor led communications for state lawsuits concerning race, color, familial status, and source of income housing discrimination. She was also a founding staff member of DC-based social justice PR firm, Megaphone Strategies.
She frequently appears on national media discussing disinformation targeting Black communities, African American cultural heritage and ethnicity, social justice issues, Pan Africanism, and reparations. Additionally, J.A.M. teaches about African American history and culture through her growing TikTok following. She also the author of Black Voices: Inspiring and Empowering Quotes from Global Thought Leaders.
Speaker: Brée Nachelle, Digital Strategist (Former NASA Digital Lead)
Session: “Mindful Momentum: Creating Content Without Burning Out” (How to Stay Consistent, Authentic, and Aligned—Even When You’re Tired)
Brée Nachelle is a mindfulness facilitator, AI practitioner, digital strategist, and pop culture enthusiast who helps creatives align their presence with their purpose—without burning out or blending in.
She’s the author of Aligned, Not Automated, host of the Fabulous Fuckery podcast, and creator of the Mindful Moments newsletter. As founder of Brée Nachelle Media and leader of the Synergy Squad accountability community, Brée teaches creators how to BREATHE through their content plans, integrate AI with intention, and build momentum with clarity and joy.
Formerly a digital strategist at NASA, she now inspires audiences to protect their creative flame while embracing mindful innovation.
Speaker: Earnestine E. Dawson, Communications Strategist
Fireside chat: Connect & Create: The Power of Partnerships in Digital Storytelling
Earnestine E. Dawson is a distinguished communications strategist dedicated to amplifying democratic voices and fostering civic engagement. Beginning her political career on President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign, she has become a recognized expert in helping public officials connect with constituents through strategic messaging and social media storytelling.
Earnestine has served in key communications roles with prominent Democratic leaders, including Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic National Committee, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Stacey Abrams for Governor, Representative Yvette D. Clarke, and the House Democratic Caucus. Her innovative approach combines traditional political communications with digital engagement strategies, creating campaigns that spark meaningful civic conversations.
With expertise spanning grassroots organizing to high-level strategic communications, Earnestine excels at translating complex policy messages into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from Tennessee State University.
Speaker: Yvonne Pearson, Founder of PinkDollhouse Marketing
Fireside chat: Connect & Create: The Power of Partnerships in Digital Storytelling
Yvonne is a creative marketing strategist, podcast host, content creator, and founder of PinkDollhouse Marketing, a boutique agency dedicated to elevating creatives, non-profits, and minority-owned businesses. With over a decade of experience in brand development, content strategy, and community engagement, she blends strategic insight with bold storytelling to help brands show up authentically.
She’s the voice behind Coffee with Yvonne, a podcast and platform centered on thought leadership and building creative communities, which has been heard in over 24 countries and reached 30,000+ lifetime downloads. Yvonne’s content has been featured in campaigns for Vogue and Hulu, and seen nationally on the Today Show. In 2023, she was named one of AAMA’s “50 Black Marketers to Watch”, recognizing her as a leading voice in modern marketing. She also holds six professional certifications and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Marketing to continue evolving in a space she’s deeply passionate about.
Speakers: Dr. John F. Leeke and Ananda Leeke
Session: A Father-Daughter Fireside Chat on Digital Life and Activism at 86
Join Dr. John F. Leeke and Ananda Leeke for a fireside chat that explores how they tapped into their family’s intergenerational relationships to support his 2009 entry into the digital world which led to his blogging and podcasting efforts about diversity, equality, inclusion, and justice. They will also share stories about his attendance at social media conferences like Blogalicious, his live blogging at the Obama administration’s national conference on aging, and social justice activism that are published in his new memoir, “American Change Agent: A Life and Legacy of Seeking Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion.”