At Black In HR, we believe success isn’t a solo act—it’s a collective performance. Our network is filled with executives, entrepreneurs, educators, and leaders who feed into one another’s growth and create opportunities across industries.

Turn your HR expertise into a thriving business with the Launch Your HR Consulting Firm Mastermind led by Ciera Parks. This 6-month cohort features live coaching, business toolkits, expert sessions, real-time case studies, and a private community to help you build, brand, and scale the business of you.

After years leading ER at Netflix, Nike, Coca-Cola, Instacart, and Google, I created the Black In HR™ Employee Relations & Investigations Certification Bootcamp to give our community a leg up. Through actor-led simulations and deep dives into strategy, you’ll learn to build bulletproof investigations and influence leaders with data and confidence.

What do a cleaner fish and a predator have to do with your consulting career? Everything. In this article, we explore how symbiotic relationships are the secret to building a thriving network, why “The Business of You” matters, and how Black In HR coaching can help you flourish.

In business, success isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you’re connected to. Some people are more than contacts; they’re walking ecosystems with networks that can transform your career. But access comes with responsibility. Learn how action-driven gratitude keeps you in their orbit.

If you thought POWER25 was big, get ready — because this October, Atlanta is turning the volume all the way up. From October 7–11, the city will become the center of the HR universe as The HR Takeover Experience brings together leaders, innovators, and rising stars from across the country for one week of high-energy learning, networking, and celebration.

"I appreciate that—but I’m actually your People Strategy lead,” Jamal said. “My job is to make sure every person here can do their best work and drive business results. Inclusion is just one of the tools I use to make that happen.” That moment reframed everything. He wasn’t a checkbox—he was a strategist. For Black HR leaders, this is the path forward: lead with impact, build relationships, and let results speak louder than assumptions.

In 2023, the hype around AI exploded. HR tech companies promised smarter recruiting, more equitable performance reviews, and “bias-free”...

When Maya, an HR Director at a fast-growing tech company, received yet another complaint alleging workplace bullying, she sighed — not because she didn’t take it seriously, but because she knew what was coming: weeks of scheduling, endless documentation, and a final report that would be picked apart by legal.

Speaking their language doesn’t mean code-switching forever. It means translating your value so clearly they have no choice but to act on it.” Look, it's not about losing who you are; it's about making your brilliance so undeniable, it cuts through the noise. We're talking about mastering the art of strategic influence, so your contributions don't just get acknowledged, they become the driving force. It’s time to stop just showing up and start building the table you were alwa

Want to learn how Black HR professionals are using AI to lead strategy and speak the language of executive leadership? Discover real examples, step-by-step guidance, and how to get coached into your next level.

alent alone won’t get you to the top. In the workplace, especially as a Black HR professional, success isn’t just about what you know. It’s about who’s walking with you, guiding you, sharpening you, and giving you the strategic insight to not only play the game—but change it.