NABJ
Entrepreneur Academy
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Meet the inaugural class, comprised of accomplished NABJ members.
Cheryl Coward
Cheryl Coward, the founder of Hoopfeed.com, is a veteran writer with experience producing content in a variety of genres. She founded Hoopfeed in 2007, and since then, the site has become one of the leading sources of women’s basketball news. She is a graduate of Smith College and lives in Silicon Valley.
Greg Dunmore
Greg Dunmore, is the co-founder of PULSEBEATGLOBAL.COM. Dunmore, an Ivy League-educated award-winning multimedia journalist, and producer, explains: “We provide a global cross-cultural/generational spotlight of arts, entertainment, culture, celebrity, and lifestyle. Our goal is to be a top destination site for hot happenings in entertainment news coverage, as well as untold stories meriting greater attention.”
Francheska Felder
Francheska “Fancy” Felder is a quiet Southern media mogul in the making. In 2010, she launched SwagHer Magazine, an empowerment and lifestyle publication for the Black community. SwagHer Magazine uses positive media and storytelling to create new narratives and mindsets centering Black people, their communities, and the businesses and organizations they lead. Fancy is also one half of Theories & Thoughts podcast.
Nicole Franklin
Freelance journalist Nicole Franklin is an award-winning filmmaker who produces and co-hosts the podcast Before You Go. The series features first-person accounts from adults 100 years young. Having directed projects for both stage and screen, Nicole’s credits include TITLE VII, The Double Dutch Divas!, Journeys in Black: The Jamie Foxx Biography, and Gershwin & Bess: A Dialogue with Anne Brown.
Kasey Freeman
Kasey Freeman is an award-winning journalist who believes in giving back to the community. After 5 years as a news reporter, she created the Innovative News Crew. The innovative News Crew is a consulting firm designed to help anchors, reporters, and producers. Kasey has had the pleasure of reporting at her dream station.
Chandlor Henderson
Chandlor Henderson grew up in Northern Virginia and has always been fascinated with the media. He got his first subscription to the Washington Post when he was ten. The Black American Spring was created following the death of George Floyd and has been motivated by truth and justice ever since. Henderson is dedicated to the growth and sharing of information with the global African community one project at a time.
Kiki Monifa
Kiki neé Elizabeth Ann Thompson, aka Akilah Monifa graduated from the State University of New York and graduated from law school from the University of Santa Clara. She is a former Reginald Heber Community law fellow. Former Law professor, former Director of Communications. Currently semi-retired, Kiki is the founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of BlackHistoryEvery.com, Kikiposts.com and KIki Podcasts. She has also developed an Alexa flash briefing skill, "Black History Everyday" and two comedic one-woman shows.
Caron LeNoir
Caron LeNoir is an American journalist, producer, artist, and activist. The founder of CARONISMedia Group and The Center for Sensual Arts examines life, sexual politics, faith, and power dynamics in the arts and entertainment. A formerly homeless disabled veteran, Caron honorably served in both the US Navy and Army. Her experience informs her advocacy for women, female veterans, and mental health.
Jasmine Phillips
Jasmine Phillips is the CEO of Phillips Media Agency, a boutique marketing, and public relations firm that specializes in social media management, public relations, and community engagement. She is also the author of As Jasmines Bloom, a memoir that depicts her mental health journey from a young girl growing up in a small town in Mississippi to now navigating womanhood.
Kathia Woods
Kathia Woods is an entertainment journalist and film and television critic. She is also a business owner and the founder of the CupofSoulShow.com. Her website focuses on art created by African Americans, Black and Latino voices across the diaspora, and women. She recently started writing for the Philadelphia Tribune. She is a member of the Critics Choice, AAFCA, and AWFJ organizations. She is a Temple University graduate.