We’re here to elevate, support, and build a legacy of success—one connection at a time.
Black Pearls, Society, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit think tank and sisterhood of Black women committed to strengthening communities by addressing inequities embedded in our institutions, policies, and structures, locally, nationally, and globally.
Rooted in shared values and an accurate analysis of race and history, the Black Pearls Society brings together women from diverse backgrounds who apply their skills, experiences, and leadership across sectors to create lasting change.
Our members are educators, professionals, caregivers, activists, and community leaders who teach, train, organize, research, and advocate for equity across every facet of life, from education and healthcare to housing, governance, and economic opportunity.
We believe in the collective power to transform systems and conditions, not only for ourselves, but for the betterment of all communities.
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Seeing the need for a space where powerful Black women could unite, lead, and amplify their impact, Deena and Monica created The Black Pearls Society—a movement of changemakers, fighters, and leaders ready to shake the table and shape the future.
The Black Pearls Society brought R&B crooner Eric Benét to Greensboro for Juneteenth, giving the community—and the Black Pearls—a well-deserved day of celebration and joy.
The Black Pearls Society brought R&B crooner Eric Benét to Greensboro for Juneteenth, giving the community—and the Black Pearls—a well-deserved day of celebration and joy.
Built for Impact. Designed for Legacy.
The Black Pearls Society envisions a world where Black women in leadership, business, and community life are fully supported, valued, and equipped to lead transformative change. We are cultivating a strong, intergenerational network of women committed to advancing equity, expanding opportunity, and contributing to the well-being of all communities. Our vision is one where Black women’s excellence is not only honored but sustained and woven into the fabric of a more just and inclusive future.
Black Pearls Society, Inc. is a private not-for-profit think tank comprised of civically engaged women dedicated to advancing equity and justice by addressing the structural and institutional barriers that affect the well-being of marginalized groups and communities. Through research, strategy, and collective leadership, we aim to strengthen systems, uplift voices, and contribute to a more inclusive and thriving society for all.
We walk in the legacy of women who didn’t wait to be invited to lead. Our work is not charity, it is a continuation of their vision, courage, and unapologetic demand for justice.
