September 2009
Sep 2nd Kwame joins the Dallas Cowboys Pro-Bowl Center Andrea Gurode to continue the Krimson 50 City Style tour with an exclusive VIP Trunk show for the Dallas Cowboys and friends.




Sep 5th Kwame joins Radio legend Tom Joyner at his annual "Allstate National Family Reunion" in Orlando, FL to continue the Krimson 50 City Style tour with a VIP Trunk show for listeners around the nation. Website


Sep 18th Kwame joins Mayorial candidate Anthony Foxx to support his run for Mayor of Charlotte, NC with a Krimson VIP trunk show for the North Carolina Young Democrats. Website



Sep 19th Kwame co-host the 2nd Annual Harvey Gantt/Mel Watt reception in his hometown of Charlotte to honor the former two time Mayor and current US Congressmen and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.Website


August 2009
Aug 5-9th Kwame joins his fraternity brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi at the 79th Conclave event in Washington, DC for series of Krimson Executive Trunk Show events.


Aug 11th As a certified Minority Business Enterprise CEO, Kwame will serve as the keynote speaker for hundreds of Fortune 500 executives and fellow MBE CEOs for the Carolinas Minority Supplier Diversity Council Business Opportunity Expo at the Hilton in Charlotte, NC where he will share his Krimson story along with US Senator Kay Hagan & Majority Whip Congressman Clyburn.


Aug 28th Kwame continues the Krimson 50 City Style tour with a VIP Trunk show at Houston's House of Blues.


July 2009
July 14th Kwame joins fellow Harvard Business School alum, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, to co-host the Mayor’s Young Urban Professionals networking reception for his re-election campaign.


July 21st Kwame will MC and keynote New York City’s Department of Small Business Services third annual procurement fair, to help local minority and women-owned companies increase the amount of business they do with the city of New York


July 23-24 Krimson returns to Atlanta by popular demand to host a charity trunk show for jazz artist Hank Stewart’s 8th annual White Linen affair & cruise



July 31 - Aug 1st Kwame will join John Legend, Anita Baker, Fantasia, The O’Jays, and Robin Thicke for the 2009 Macy’s Music Festival in Cincinnati, OH. Krimson will be one of only a few select national brands chosen to participate in the festival’s trunk show and fashion parade at Macy’s in downtown Cincinnati during the weekend’s events


June 2009
June 6th Kwame and Krimson continues his HBCU scholarship support as a silent auction executive neckwear benefactor for Spelman College Alumnae charity events like the Take Action Art Gala in New York, NY


June 13th Kwame joins the Power to End Stroke Campaign at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta, for the American Heart Association Gala as a executive neckwear benefactor via Krimson’s 50 City VIP style tour www.powertoendstroke.org

June 16th As a certified Minority Business Enterprise CEO, Kwame will serve as the breakfast keynote speaker for hundreds of Fortune 500 executives and fellow MBE CEOs for the NY/NJ Minority Supplier Diversity Council Business Opportunity Expo at the Times Square Marriot Marquis in New York City where he will share his Krimson story.

June 17th Kwame returns to Atlanta by popular demand for the Krimson 50 City VIP Style tour event hosted at the new luxury boutique Hotel Palomar. VIDEO PHOTOS



June 19th Kwame hosts members only Krimson trunk show at Atlanta’s exclusive 191 Club for business executives.



MAY 2009
May 1-2nd Kwame joined Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, Evander Holyfield, Gabrielle Union, Tyrese, Bob Johnson and more as he continued Krimson’s 50 City Style tour with a wonderful show at The Kentucky Derby Grand Gala www.grandgala.com


May 14th Kwame was the keynote speaker for South Brunswick, NJ High School’s Tech-Prep Pathways to Business program. The Tech-Prep: Pathways to Business program was made possible through a competitive grant from the New Jersey Department of Education and the Office of Career & Technical Education. In addition to offering students the chance to earn college credit, the program provides opportunities for students to visit business sites and manage the operation of their school store. They also participate in activities as part of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club and the Fed Challenge program through the New York Federal Reserve. All of this helps them to apply their classroom learning to practical situations they may face as adult citizens and in the work world.


May 29th Denver, Colorado. Young professionals from around the globe will unite with Artists Q Parker and Algebra and host committee Shaun Toub from ‘Iron Man’, JJ Newman from the ‘NY Mets’, Kwame Jackson Runner up from the ‘Apprentice’, on May 29- June 1 in the great Rocky Mountains at the YMCA with 860 acres of peaceful terrain, where they will have the chance to mix and mingle during a great weekend of fun and relaxation at this first class networking event and net proceeds from this exhilarating event will be donated to the MS Society. (www.cureMScolorado.org) Come Kick off the Get Away Weekend right on Thursday, May 28th at 8pm-1am the Jet Hotel in downtown Denver, CO. Celebrities will be flown in from all over the country in this intimate setting while you mix and mingle with Colorado's Elite. Come early (8pm) for Krimson by Kwame (Kwame Jackson’s tie line from the Apprentice) www.krimsonbykwame.com to browse through his trunk show. www.urbanmtngetaway.com

May 30th Kwame returned to Cincinnati, OH to support the Mason County School district by hosting a private Krimson Charity trunk show & cocktail at a Long Cove luxury property


April 2009
April 23rd Kwame continues Krimson’s VIP trunk shows & cocktails in Cincinnati as part of the “Krimson 50 city style tour.




April 24th Kwame partners with legendary Cincinnati entrepreneur and restauranteur Jeff Ruby to launch his local charity executive neckwear line as part of the Krimson 50 city style tour


March 2009
March 25th Kwame joins Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton and 2,400 other global professionals to serve as keynote speaker at the 2009 LAMP conference in Atlanta for GAMA International - an association that provides world-class educational resources, research, relationships, recognition and leadership to individuals, companies, and organizations involved with the development of field leaders, representatives and staff in the insurance and financial services industry.


March 25th Krimson, Kwame’s Oprah featured luxury apparel company currently selling at Belk Phipps Plaza Atlanta, will debut its Spring 2009 Executive Neckwear Collection at one of Atlanta's exclusive luxury homes from "The Wells Luxury Group", event to include a VIP cocktail reception hosted by Remy Martin on 3/25/09. Atlanta will be the beginning of a “20 city style tour” across the nation culminating in New York City.


February 2009
Feb 18-19 Kwame returns to Macy’s flagship State Street Chicago location to proudly support Macy’s Black History Month Celebration and share his Krimson executive neckwear collection - EVENT POSTER


Feb 24 The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a group of young business leaders for a discussion on February 24, 2009 as part of National Entrepreneurship Week. The event will be facilitated by Mr. Kwame Jackson, CEO of Krimson by Kwame, and include youth entrepreneurs active in programs such as DECA, FBLA, Junior Achievement, and the NFIB Foundation. The roundtable will be taped for future airing on multiple websites.”- Press Article
January 2009
Jan 17 Please join the Krimson by Kwame Presidential Inauguration Celebration at Macy's Washington DC Pentagon City Store, Saturday 1/17/09 2-4pm, Kwame will be on hand to help you select the perfect tie, offer style cues, and sign autographs as we usher in our 44th President, Barack Obama - EVENT POSTER

November 2008
Nov 6, 08 Krimson by Kwame is selected as Macy’s featured designer at its annual Men’s Night event at its Chicago State Street Flagship store. A video is available for his interview on ABC 7 TV at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgBj8LP2NDE

Nov 21, 08 Kwame joins Teach for America, Morehouse College, and CNN to host a panel titled “Black Men and Education: A Discussion on the Pursuit of Excellence.” Scholars, education experts, and artists will discuss the current state of Black men in education, explore the root causes of the current situation, and seek solutions to address this issue at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.
October 2008
Oct 16, 08 Kwame completes his 4th annual Principal for a Day with New York City Public School – PS 129 in Harlem.



Oct 23, 08 Kwame joins North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company for their 110th Founders Day Celebration in Durham, NC


Oct 25, 08 Kwame joins Nobel prize recipients and other honorees as he receives Planet Africa Magazine’s Rising Star Award in Toronto, Canada


Oct 28, 08 Kwame joins Leonardo DiCaprio, Derek Jeter, Tyson Beckford, Andre 3000, and Al Pacino on the elite Gotham Magazine Top 100 Bachelors of New York City list


September 2008
Sept 25, 08 Krimson by Kwame joins American Airlines in support of the 12th Annual Beacon Schools Celebrity Golf Tournament St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.




June 2008
June 12-14, 08 On behalf of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Corporate Strategic Alliance, Kwame joins his senior fraternity leadership in Kappa Alpha Psi to focus On Training Tomorrow's Leaders Today at Undergraduate Leadership Institute Conference in Marietta, GA June 12th - 14th. The weeklong Undergraduate Leadership Institute (ULI) will concentrate each day on a vital tool the fraternity's undergraduate members will need to become essential vessels in the cause of achievement for themselves, the fraternity and the broader community.


June 27-29, 08 Krimson by Kwame sponsors and supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of America along with Ne-Yo, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Alonzo Mourning, at the Annual DJ Irie weekend, Miami FL.



May 2008
May 14, 08 Kwame has been asked to present his new executive neckwear collection to retail executives at the BRAG (Black Retail Action Group founded in 1970 to increase minority participation in the retail industry) general membership meeting to be held at Sak's Executive Tower on May 14, 2008 in New York City. BRAG is proud to present an Evening with Krimson Neckwear Designer and Entrepreneur Kwame Jackson www.bragusa.org


May 22, 08 Kwame returns to his 4-year PENCIL partner school, P.S. 129M - The John H.Finley School, located on West 130th Street in Harlem NYC to host the 3rd Annual "Family Night" fundraiser. P.S. 129M is a public school which spans pre-kindergarten through grade 6 with current enrollment of 513 students. PS 129M is dedicated to creating a society of well-informed, critical thinkers.


April 2008
April 3rd As the Emcee for the evening, and after being cast in the upcoming feature film based on the documentary, Kwame Jackson joins MONTEL WILLIAMS and Starline Films as they host a Special Red Carpet Premiere of 4CHOSEN: The Documentary (produced and directed by Jon Doscher) at the Paramount Theater. 6:30 pm Red Carpet Arrivals, special singing performance by DANNY AIELLO begins at 7:30pm, 4CHOSEN premiere begins at 8:00.website


April 19th, 08 Kwame will be the keynote speaker for the 100 Black Men of Savannah, GA 12th annual scholarship gala event.website




March 2008
March 18th, 08 Kwame will address the Association of Medical Media's 2008 NEXUS award luncheon at the landmark Plaza Hotel in New York City. website


March 24th, 08 Kwame will be the keynote speaker for Harlem's Project Enterprise which develops entrepreneurs and small business owners website


March 28th, 08 Kwame will serve as the keynote speaker for his beloved fraternity's 72nd Southwestern Province Meeting in Shreveport, LA where he will also be previewing his Krimson executive neckwear collection www.krimsonbykwame.com

February 2008
Feb 1st, 08 In conjunction with his Krimson sponsorship, Kwame will speak and give back at the inaugural Tied to Greatness national tour event in Harlem, NYC. The TIED TO GREATNESS™ national outreach program is a self-image improvement effort targeting at-risk, inner city high school males. With an average of just 35% of inner city males graduating from high school, TIED TO GREATNESS™ uses the power of positive male role models, the influence of fashion, and the symbolism of the necktie as a point of manhood and maturity to remind young men about the importance of personal image, and to encourage each participant to make different choices about his future. An initiative to reconnect young men of color to their rich history of men who dressed well, carried them selves with dignity, and accomplished great things in society.www.tiedtogreatness.org

Feb 5th, 08 Kwame will serve as the keynote speaker for Kimberly-Clark's AAEN, African-American Employee Network Diversity Series in Neenah, WI.

January 2008
Jan 18, 08 Kwame will lead a "Saints & Spinners" 1-hour Celebrity-Charity Spin for New York Sports Club & Snapple on January 18, 2008. The first ever 24hr Charity Spin-a-thon in Grand Central Station, New York City. PDF FLYER - VIDEO PSA

Jan 18, 08 -- Kwame will address Life Insurance Professionals at the annual New York Life kick-off meeting in Edison, NJ.



Jan 25, 08 -- Kwame will address Life Insurance Professionals at the annual Greater New York kick-off meeting in Manhattan, NY.



December 2007
Dec 13 Kwame will host the fourth leg of his National Krimson executive neckwear collection preview tour on Dec. 13 in Cincinnati, OH at the 24th annual World's Largest Office Party at the downtown Hyatt 5-10pm, an event benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Krimson by Kwame online boutique will be available for global purchase in December 2007 at www.kwamejackson.com Webpage


November 2007
November 3 Kwame will make a guest appearance at the Chicago Urban League's 46th Annual Golden Fellowship Gala on Saturday, November 3, 2007. Webpage


October 2007
October 2 As a former crew trainer in high school, Kwame will join the CEO and President of McDonald's Corporation on October 2, 2007 to keynote the African American Employee Council (MA²C) symposium in Detroit, MI. Webpage


October 12 Kwame will be the keynote speaker for the 30th Annual Minority Interchange Career Conference in Florham Park, New Jersey


September 2007
September 17 Kwame Jackson kicks off the American Airlines Power Lunch web cast series. The American Airlines Power Lunch series was created in 2003 as an online promotion designed to offer career and life-empowering guidance in addition to travel information to the airline's business travel customers. Webpage


September 26 The 2007 African American Literary Awards Show's Open Book Awards will be held at 6:30 p.m. at The Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem NYC. Kwame will be presenting a Best Book Award. Webpage


September 29 Kwame Jackson to appear as featured speaker at the “A.R.I.S.E. Business Luncheon”on Saturday, September 29, 2007. The Chicago Urban League has partnered with one of the largest mega churches in the country - Salem Baptist Church of Chicago for Salem's 10 Week entrepreneurship program called ARISE. Webpage


September 30 Kwame will bring entrepreneurial greetings to Salem Baptist Church of Chicago's 25,000 members in support of their ARISE partnership with the Chicago Urban League. Webpage


August 2007
August 1 ... along with New York City council's proclamation to rename 126th St. and Lenox Ave. - "Sylvia Woods Way", Kwame addressed the Harlem community as part of the historic celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the world famous Sylvia's Restaurant, a landmark of the Harlem business community. Webpage

August 30 ..."Kwame will be the Freshmen Convocation keynote speaker for 1100+ first year students at Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 30th" Webpage


August 30- Sept3 ...Kwame will serve as the spokesperson for American Airlines Power Lunch executive travel program at the 2007 Labor Day Weekend Black Enterprise Magazine Golf and Tennis Challenge at the Doral Resort in Miami, FL. Webpage

July 2007
July 10-15th - Kwame will be the closed door banquet keynote speaker for the 78th Grand Chapter Meeting of his beloved fraternity - Kappa Alpha Psi. He will have the honor of addressing 2500+ members at the biennial Conclave to be held July 10-15 in Minneapolis, MN. Webpage



June 2007
June 6-10th - 100 Black Men of America, Inc. hosts its 21st Annual Conference at the Paris Las Vegas in Nevada. As an honorary member of 100 Black Men of America, Kwame will be a moderator for the adult workshop entitled Reclaiming Our Communities Through Revitalization and Ownership to be held on Thursday, June 7, 2007 Webpage

May 2007
May 31 -At New York City's Tribeca Screening Room, Kwame will host narrator Montel Williams and activist Al Sharpton for the first screening of the documentary film 4CHOSEN, an emotional and powerful true story about racial profiling in America. Kwame is a co-executive producer and supporting actor for the upcoming feature film. Webpage - www.4chosenthemovie.com

April 2007
April 1 - Channel 13 , noon. "WHAT'S UP IN FINANCE? - Kwame will host a half-hour reality show for National PBS broadcast featuring teens and twenty-somethings using their money smarts -- and the help of finance professionals -- to work toward financial independence." Webpage

April 12 - Kwame Jackson will join Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, for the historic national newsstand launch of Urban Influence Magazine in Chicago IL." Webpage

April 13 - Kansas City Missouri's Youth Advocacy Office will host Kwame as the keynote speaker at the Youth Leadership Conference on April 13th. The conference, entitled “Agenda Kansas City: Defining Leadership Strategies for the Future” is designed to educate and inspire Kansas City youth in the fields of entrepreneurship, civic and political engagement, and personal and professional development. Webpage

April 20 - The Westchester New York chapter of NAIFA, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, will host Kwame as the keynote speaker for its annual Sales Congress to be held on April 20, 2007. Webpage

March 2007
Mar 2 - North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, the oldest and largest insurance company with roots in the African-American community, has selected Kwame as the National Spokesperson for their strategic partnership with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. to promote financial literacy and endowment growth. Kwame will launch this initiative at the CIAA tournament in his hometown of Charlotte, NC Webpage

Mar 17 - Kwame is keynote speaker for the first annual Urban Influence Magazine Power Summit, a one-day business and professional development POWER conference designed to inspire, educate and connect emerging influencers." Webpage

Mar 20 - "Kwame will return to his hometown to be the campus wide keynote speaker at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Webpage

Mar 22 - "Kwame will be the campus wide keynote speaker at his alma mater and the nation's first public university, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he will discuss strategies for success on behalf of the UNC Career Services Department Webpage
February 2007
Feb 8 - "Kwame will join fellow entrepreneurs and Apprentice alums as Macy's and The Network Journal unite to present their 2nd Annual Black History Month celebration at Macy's Herald Square NYC - a panel discussion on the "New Entrepreneurs" Poster


Feb 10 - "Kwame will be the keynote speaker for his fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, at the 2nd Annual National Founder’s Day Celebration in Orlando, FL. This event is the largest organizational weekend for the Grand Board, Foundation Board, Foundation Coordinators, and Province Polemarchs and will also be broadcast live through http://www.kappaalphapsi1911.com/

Feb 17 - "Kwame will be the keynote speaker for the MBA Black Business Students Association 31st Annual Alfred L. Edwards Conference at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan Webpage - Interview

January 2007
Jan 27 - Kwame will be the keynote speaker for S.O.A.R. Development Corporation and project K.O.N.N.E.C.T., where he will highlight the importance of mentors in our community and honor 8 outstanding local mentors


Jan 31 - Kwame will address the executive sales conference for Choice Hotels International, one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world, whose brands include Cambria SuitesTM, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, and Rodeway Inn® hotels. Webpage

November 2006
Nov 10-11 - Kwame will be the keynote speaker for the Denver Chapter of The Links Incorporated's Tribute to Black Youth Luncheon which will honor 20 outstanding middle and high school African American students in the Metro Denver area Webpage

Nov 17 - Kwame will be interviewed by CHAKA on SAR FM radio - to post questions to Kwame, send an email to info@sarfmradio.com - or visit Webpage


Nov 28 - Kwame will be the keynote speaker for Benedict College Charter Day 2006. Webpage

October 2006
Oct 12 - Kwame will be the Keynote Campus Speaker for The Center for African-American Males Research, Success, and Leadership at UWG where he will discuss "Young African-American Men Making a Difference in the World". Webpage

Oct 18 - the Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) will celebrate its 40th Anniversary during a fundraising gala. The event will be held at Bank of New York (101 Barclay Street) from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Kwame will be honored during the event for his commitment to entrepreneurship. This event is intended to further WIBO’s reach in underserved communities and bring visibility to the program. Webpage

Oct 19th - "Principal for a Day" in Manhattan PS 129 - John H. Finley School. Principal For A Day engages business leaders from a broad spectrum of companies in a partnership for schools, providing much-needed support and resources for children.
Website

Oct 20 - 2006 Securing Your Legacy - African American Men's Empowerment Weekend (AAMEW). Man of Distinction Dinner hosts Dr. Randal Pinkett (President and CEO of BCT Partners), Kwame Jackson (CEO of Legacy Holdings LLC), Earl Graves, Sr. (publisher "Black Enterprise" Magazine), Donnie Simpson (Radio Personality, Infinity Broadcasting), Webpage

Oct 24 - Kwame will deliver "Lessons from the Boardroom" to United Warranty Corporation Sales Agents from across the US, the Top 35 UWC Retailers, and Corporate Staff at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada www.uwc21.com

September 2006
Sept 9 - Kwame Jackson will serve as a panelist for Congresswoman Gwen Moore's issue forum on Community Economic Development: Revitalization Without Gentrification during the 36th Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). The Conference will take place in Washington, DC September 6-9, with Congresswoman Moore's issue forum scheduled for September 9th at 11:00am Webpage

Sept 26 - Kwame will be the luncheon Keynote for the 3rd Annual Harlem Business Alliance Economic Summit on September 26, 2006 where he will deliver remarks on "Gentrification and Small Business flyer

Sept 27 -The 2006 African American Literary Awards Show's Open Book Awards will be held at 6:30 p.m. at The Alhambra Ballroom. Kwame will be presenting an award to New York Times Best Selling Author Eric Jerome Dickey for - Best Fiction Book website

Sept 30 - In conjunction with the 28th Annual NBMBA conference in Atlanta, Kwame will appear at the “Connections” networking reception sponsored by Imani CMG at the Fulton County Government Center Atrium September 30, 2006 Webpage

July 2006
July 7 - Join Kwame for a kick-off reception and campaign fundraiser for Henri' Thompson, South Carolina House of Representatives Candidate / District 36, Friday July 7th at RESTAURANT O 116 S. MAIN ST. GREENVILLE, SC 5:30-7:30PM Webpage

July 10 - Kwame will join his fraternity brother, the New York Knicks' Allan Houston, to host 4th Annual iStar Charity Shootout at Madison Square Garden on the night of Monday, July 10th. iStar is a unique and humanitarian event that benefits inner-city kids. The mission of the iStar Charity Foundation is to actively broaden awareness and increase charitable contributions for existing non-profit organizations that are committed to improving the quality of life for all mankind, both locally and globally, without prejudice, and that are dedicated to ending poverty and protecting human dignity. The event will raise money for two great charities: the Robin Hood Foundation and Human Rights First. Corporate sponsors such as Bear Stearns, Deutche Bank, Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs will mix with celebrities on the court. Webpage

July 16 -On behalf of McDonald's Corporation, Kwame will present the Entrepreneur Awards to the NAACP ACT-SO Honorees in Washington DC Sunday 7/16. The Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a major youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Founded in 1978, by renowned author and journalist, Vernon Jarrett, ACT-SO provides a forum through which African-American youth demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes. Webpage

July 21-22 - Kwame will co-host the Singles Workshop on Friday 7/21 at Bishop T.D. Jakes' Megafest, a family event that draws 140,000 daily visitors to Atlanta. Webpage

June 2006
June 1 - Kwame will deliver Lessons From the Boardroom to the Graduate Students after the commencement exercises taking place that morning. The theme will echo commencement and inspiration for success in the real world. Webpage

June 8-9th - 100 Black Men of America, Inc. hosts its 20th Anniversary Annual Conference at Omni Hotel, CNN Center in Atlanta. Kwame will be a panelist for the "Converting Activism Into Results" workshop, and be presented with an award. Webpage

June 17th - National Society of Black Engineers Annual National Leadership Conference - "Lessons from the Boardroom"- Approximately 200 number national and regional collegiate and alumni leaders Webpage

June 20th - Kwame will deliver a keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of the 42nd Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference of SkillsUSA , Kwame will address over 10,000 conference participants at Kansas City's Kemper Arena Webpage

June 21st - Kwame delivered brief remarks in Boston for the Mass IMPACT/NNNC cocktail event for all national technology, corporate, and government partners. The Networks National Consortium is a partnership of Neighborhood Networks Consortia and Centers designed to promote the vision and mission of the Neighborhood Networks Initiative Webpage

June 22nd -Kwame delivered the keynote address at The Enterprise Center’s 6th Minority Business Plan Competition reception sponsored by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) on June 22nd at The Business Event Center at The Enterprise Center, 4548 Market St., Philadelphia, PA. Webpage

May 2006
May 12th -Kwame Jackson delivers Lessons from the Boardroom as the first annual Emerging Leaders Forum keynote speaker. The Emerging Leaders forum is the first system wide event for the 4 schools that comprise Peralta Community College District - College of Alameda, Laney College, Vista College, Merritt College. 6pm-9pm Webpage

April 2006
April 7th - Kwame serves as the keynote speaker for the Public Forum of the 76th Northeastern Province Council Meeting of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. held at the Sheraton Hotel in Springfield, MA. Webpage

April 22nd - Kwame is a featured speaker by Wake Forest University’s Multicultural Male Caucus on Saturday, April 29th in Greene Hall on the Wake Forest campus. Page
March 2006
Mar 18 - Kwame is Keynote speaker for Legacy Associates Foundation's 8th Annual Scholarship Dinner...."Real Solutions for Real Empowerment" Saturday March 18, 2006 6:00-8:00pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History 315 E. Warren Detroit, Michigan 48201 -- info: Event Flyer - Webpage

Mar 21 - Kwame delivers "Lessons from the Boardroom" for Students and Faculty at University at Albany, March 21, 2006 at 7 p.m. -- info: www.albany.edu

February 2006
Feb 1 - The College of New Jersey Keynote Speaker "Lessons from the Boardroom" -- info: www.tcnj.edu


Feb 9 Kwame will host a special screening of the documentary, "The Will To Survive: The Story of The Gullah Geechee Nation" at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture located at 103 W. 135th Street New York City. He will also lead a panel discussion following this invitation-only event sponsored by Walmart.

Feb 11 - Kwame is featured speaker at Bishop T.D. Jakes' Potter's House, Church Fire House Youth Department 2nd Annual College Fair and Financial Aid Seminar in Dallas, TX. www.thepottershouse.org

Feb 16-17 - Kwame will attend the 2nd Annual Black CEO Summit in Baltimore at the Baltimore Convention Center on 2/16 and will be a featured panelist at the Men of Influence panel discussion at the 7th Annual African American Business Forum on 2/17 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Event Flyer - Website

Feb 22 -Kwame will be a featured speaker for the Institute of African American Studies program on “Post Graduate Success” on Wednesday, Feb 22nd, 3:30pm at The Student Union Theatre, University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. www.iaas.uconn.edu


Feb 24 - Kwame will serve as a panelist at the “6th Annual Breakfast for Champions” at the Chicago Hilton & Towers sponsored by WVON Radio. The theme of this year’s breakfast is “The Next Generation of Wealth Builders.” -Website - Event Flyer

January 2006
Jan 8 -11- Kwame Jackson has been selected as Co-Chair for the Rainbow Push Wall Street Project, by Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Past co-chairs include Dick Parsons CEO Time Warner & Mellody Hobson President Ariel Capital Management, please join Kwame to discuss “Access to Capital and Technology, the Unfinished Movement.” - at Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, NYC. -- info: Website

Jan 10- Skin Deep Magazine Launch -- Joing Kwame Jackson, supermodel Carol Alt, R&B singer Samantha Cole, Court Tv Reporter Lynne White, and All My Children star Natalia Cigliuti for the launch of Skin Deep Magazine which Features Carol Alt on the Cover. The Goal of Skin Deep is to educate the public regarding plastic surgery,skin care, beauty,style. info: www.skindeepworld.com

December 2005
Dec 5th - Keynote Address: Lessons from the Boardroom at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Dec 4-8 Las Vegas Nevada -- The largest gathering of Pharmacists in the world - Kwame spoke to over 3200 attendees -- More info: Website -- http://www.ashp.org

Dec 15th - Madison Avenue Loft Launch Party & Minority Business Club Awards Cocktail Party, Kwame to be Honoree, NYC 7-9pm. -- More info: Website

November 2005
Nov 14th - Kwame is Co-Chair for Jeremy's Heroes Black Tie and Sneaker Gala at the Ritz Carlton New York - Battery Park - 2 West Street NYC - for tickets: email
- more info: www.jeremysheroes.com/

Nov 19th - Kwame is the keynote speaker for the Corporate Bound Academy Luncheon on Sat. Nov. 19th at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in KC. info: www.neli.net

October 2005
Oct 4th - Kwame, Susan Sarandon, Wyclef Jean, Judd Harris support a Benefit event for NOLA Musicians, Tipitina's Foundation and Habitats for Humanity, to be held at Crash Mansion in NYC, 7pm. - photos+invite: www.dsmj.net/Moonshine

Oct 5th - "A date with Kwame" will be auctioned off to raise money for Spelman College's Hurricane Katrina Emergency Scholarship Fund and the NAACP's Disaster Relief Fund. Show organized by the New York Chapter of Spelman College's National Alumna Association at New York City's BLVD on Wednesday, October 5 from 6:30pm-11:30pm Vibe.com Webpage

Oct 6th - Kwame is the Keynote speaker: "Art of the Deal" for the Second Annual Health, Wealth and Opportunity Event, Detroit MI. Sponsored by NABWE, Commodity Sourcing Group, FedEx Kinkos and Henry Ford Health Systems www.nabwe.org



Oct. 7th -Kwame and Judge Glenda Hatchett (The Judge Hatchett Show) will cohost the 20th Annual National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This year’s inductees include: Bill and Camille Cosby, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., Bishop T.D. Jakes, Tom Joyner, Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, Congressman James Clyburn, and Emmanuel Lewis. www.nbcahof.org

Oct.11th - Kwame is the special guest of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ft. Wayne, IN and will be the featured speaker at the Steak and Burger Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 11th at the Memorial Coliseum. & Burger Dinner celebrates 15 years of serving Fort Wayne Area youth, a true “Cause for Celebration.”

Oct 20th - "Principal for a Day" in Manhattan PS 129 - John H. Finley School. Principal For A Day engages business leaders from a broad spectrum of companies in a partnership for schools, providing much-needed support and resources for children.
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Oct.28th - Kwame is the keynote speaker for the 5th Annual Professional Development Symposium on October 28th sponsored by the Johnson School & the Black Graduate Business Association of Cornell University. The event will be held in the Statler Ballroom.

September 2005
Sept 2nd - .Stuff the Bus” Back to School Fair Saturday, at Boys and Girls Club Clubhouse #10, located at 2500 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., more than 1,000 local schoolchildren, parents and families will enjoy entertainment, food and a basic health and fitness block party.
Sept 9th - Kwame Jackson will be on the BET Relief Telethon on Friday, September 9 from 7:30 - 10 p.m. (ET/PT) to raise money for hurricane relief efforts. www.BET.com
Sept 12th - Kwame Jackson will be a panelist in the opening business session,"The Art of the Deal: Making it Happen." at the National Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week) conference Washington D.C. Press Release
Sept 13th - Kwame Jackson will be speaking from 10-11am at the Richland County School District One. The theme of the event is "Removing Barriers from Student Learning". Webpage


Sept 21st - Kwame is the featured speaker for the Electronic Retailing Association on September 21 at the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Webpage


Sept 22nd - Kwame Jackson will give his "Lessons from the Boardroom" speech to over 100 food manufacturers at the fifth annual Acosta Tampa CoMarketing Summit to be held in Tampa, Florida. Visit the Acosta website at www.acosta.com


Sept 29th - Kwame is the featured speaker for the Indiana University - Bloomington Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants on Thursday, in Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union on the campus of IU - Bloomington.


August 2005
August 3rd - Kwame is the keynote speaker for the 17th Annual INROADS/AZ, Inc. Awards Banquet at the Wyndham Buttes Resort in Tempe, AZ www.INROADS.org
August 10th - Kwame is the keynote speaker for the Eastern Association of Colleges and Universities Conference at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in Westchester, NY. www.eace.org - Photo
August 13th - Kwame is the keynote speaker for the 35th Annual INROADS/Chicago, Inc.Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL . www.INROADS.org

July 2005
July 1st - Keynote speaker for the Intergeneration Economic Empowerment Dinner at the Southeastern Regional Family Leadership Conference held by Jack and Jill of America, Inc. at the Waverly Renaissance Hotel in Atlanta.www.jack-and-jill.org

July 7th - Kwame is the keynote speaker at the annual Leadership Development Institute sponsored by INROADS, Inc. and held at the Radisson Riverfront, St. Paul, MN . www.INROADS.org


July 14th - Kwame is the keynote speaker at the annual Leadership Development Institute sponsored by INROADS, Inc. and held at the Hyatt Regency Tampa, FL on July 14, 2005. www.INROADS.org


July 23rd - Kwame is the keynote speaker at the annual Leadership Development Institute sponsored by INROADS, Inc. and held at the Hilton Memphis, in Memphis, TN on July 23, 2005. www.INROADS.org

July 28th - Kwame is a keynote speaker at the Annual Awards Banquet at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT . www.INROADS.org


July 29th - Kwame receives the Entrepreneurship Award at the NV Magazine 2005 Awards at the Waldorf Astoria in New York www.nvmagazine.com


July 30th - National Urban League Conference Panel Washington D.C. Convention Center, July 30th -- Summit is open to the public; for tickets: www.nul.org


June 2005
June 1st - Kwame will be the keynote speaker at the 23rd Annual Business Procurement Conference held by the Maryland/District of Columbia Minority Supplier Development Council. This year's Theme is "Economic Development: Are you a player?" Website

June 10-11th - Kwame will participate in the 2005 PowerNetworking Conference - 4th Annual Professional Growth & Development Conference at the Cleveland Convention Center in Cleveland, OH . He will be a panelist in a workshop titled: "Creating Wealth Through Real Estate: Buying The City Blocks of Urban America". www.frasernet.com

June 15th - Kwame was a featured speaker on “Business Day – Access to Capital” at the Rainbow/PUSH 34th Annual Conference in Chicago on June 15, 2005. Kwame addressed the conference attendees on the importance of promoting economic education and financial literacy to young minorities. Website

June 18th - Kwame will be hosting a Charity Polo Match, The Courage Cup, at Potomac Polo Club on the 18th of June, from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m... Tickets are available at www.couragecup.com


June 23rd - Developing Gold from the Urban Landscape, 2:30 session at the African American Business Summit in Palm Springs CA. www.aabs2005.com - Agenda

May 2005
May 14th at 1pm - Javon Walker and Kwame Jackson along with dozens of celebrity players are coming to Miller Park for 7 innings of celebrity softball, a home run derby & prize giveaways, in a charity event supporting Heart Love Place. Tickets: 800-933-7890. WKLH Website

May 19th - Kwame will deliver the keynote speech at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania's 2005 Annual Meeting and Luncheon on May 19th at the Omin William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. Website

May 24th - Kwame will be inducted in his high school's "Wall of Fame" on May 24th at East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC.


May 25th - Albemarle Road Middle School, Keynote for 8th Grade Honor Student Leadership/Career Roundtable discussion.

May 26th - Kwame will be the featured speaker for the general session of the American Society of Association Executives annual Springtime Conference at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. www.asaenet.org ~ Website

May 26th - Kwame will deliver the keynote address at the 2005 Annual End of Year Celebration for College Bound, Inc., a Washington, DC based non-profit mentoring and tutorial program for public school students, at 6 pm at 19th Street Baptist Church in Washington, DC. www.collegebound.org

April 2005
April 21st - Kwame will be honored at the Third Annual Friends of Harlem Dowling All Star Gala at world famous Apollo Theater from 7 - 9 pm. www.harlemdowling.org - Tickets: Ticketmaster. This year's headliner is Ruben Studdard. Event Flyer

April 19th - Featured Speaker at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company 2005 Leaders Conference at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, CA. website

April 16th - Kwame was a Celebrity Coach at the Freddie Mac Hoops for the Homeless in Washington, DC, helping raise $800,000 - visit www.hoopsforthehomeless.org ~ PR Newswire

April 16th -Keynote Speaker at a dinner reception during Winston Salem State University’s Annual Leadership Institute series on Saturday night at the Graylyn Conference Center in Winston Salem, NC. www.wssu.edu Photo

April 6th - "Principal for a Day" in Manhattan PS 129 - John H. Finley School. Principal For A Day engages business leaders from a broad spectrum of companies in a partnership for schools, providing much-needed support and resources for children.
Press Release - Website - Video

March 2005
March 17th-20th - Guest of Principal Financial Group at the
Inc. 500 Conference in Tucson Arizona. Website - Photo

March 15th - Guest Lecturer – St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Website


March 11th - Kwame is the Keynote speaker at first annual Diversity In Action Conference on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS. Website

March 5th - Emerging Black Leaders Symposium (EBLS) - TUFTS UNIVERSITY at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Boston MA. Kwame is the Keynote speaker, "Giving Back while Moving Forward" EBLS - photo

February 2005
February 3rd - Keynote Speaker – Applause Magazine’s Third Annual Reach for the Stars Emerging Leaders Award Luncheon in Cincinnati, OH


February 10th - Elizabethtown College - Career Expo 2005 - VIP reception - Keynote - Presentation "Lessons from the Boardroom" and Q&A Reception to follow. photo

February 15th – London School of Economics and Political Science with 1,700 members. - Kwame Jackson to speak on "The New Age of Commercial Diplomacy" - Website ~ photo - BET Radio (mp3)


February 17th - Electric Boat Management Association. - Reception - Dinner - Keynote Speaker. EBMA ( private event )



February 23rd - Florida Atlantic University - Lecture - Reception - Private Dinner w/ Committee


February 24th - Keynote Speaker - Duke Energy Minority Professional Association Scholarship Banquet in Charlotte, NC Photo


February 24th – West Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte NC. Student Body Lecture.webpage



February 25th - University of Maryland - VIP Reception with Luncheon at the college's annual diversity symposium for students and local business people.



February 28th - Hewitt Associates - Black History Month Celebration - for 800 in attendance & global corporate simulcast, Chicago.


January 2005

January 13th – Keynote Speaker – Kansas City Life Insurance Company General Agents Meeting in Kansas City, MO – Presentation and Q&A - Private reception with guests.


January 18th – LinkShare Executive Marketing Summit - Westin Times Square - Keynote Address - Press Release

January 19th – American University, Washington D.C. – Presentation and Q&A - Private reception with selected guests.

January 20th – Keynote Speaker - Celebrating African-American Philanthropy - Federal Reserve Bank Article in The Charlotte Observer


November 2004
November 3rd – Kwame is keynote speaker for Boys and Girls Club "Coming Together for Kids" fundraising dinner at the Century Center, St. Joseph County, South Bend, Indiana webpage

November 3rd
– Washington High School, South Bend IN. Student Body lecture. website


November 4th – Ball State University – Excellence in Leadership Series- University Lecture,"Lessons from the Boardroom" to Students, faculty. Lecture with Q&A

November 10th – Southern New Hampshire University – University Lecture, "Lessons from the Boardroom" to students, faculty and community members

November 11th – Delaware State University – University Lecture, "Lessons in Leadership from the Boardroom" to students, faculty and community members

November 13th – Keynote Speaker at Future Leaders in Health Care Educational Conference, Greensboro, NC

November 17th – Hofstra University – University Lecture, "From the Boardroom to the Real World" to students and community. Lecture with Q&A

November 18th – The African American Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Awards & Scholarship Dinner – Keynote Speaker and Honoree Award as Business Leader of the Year. - News Page

November 19th – Howard University – Keynote Speaker ~ Topic: "Creating our Legacy: Redefining the Face of Success" - Black Tie Banquet - Kwame receives award

November 22nd – University of Norther Colorado - University Lecture, "From the Boardroom to the Real World" to students and community. Lecture with Q&A

October 2004

October 2 Featured Speaker for Young President’s Organization (YPO) – Rebel Chapter, NY, NY



October 5 – Bentley College, Waltham, Evening Presentation with reception



October 6 – Rutgers University - Dinner , Presentation and Q&A with reception


October 7 – SUNY - Farmingdale – University Lecture, "Lessons from the Boardroom" to Students, faculty and community members Lecture with Q&A Lunch to follow


October 8 – Martin University / Steward Associates - Evening Presentation and Q&A with reception


October 20 Seminar: "How to think on your feet" - 6:45 to 9:30pm Learning Annex Event - Manhattan NYC
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October 21 – Big Bend Community College – University Lecture, "Lessons from the Boardroom" to students, faculty and community members

October 22 – Calif. State Polytechnic University – 3D Leadership Summit, "Lessons from the Boardroom" to students, faculty and community members


October 25 – University of St. Thomas

October 27 – Member of Guest Panel Discussing Real Estate Investment at the Plan Sponsor & Emerging Manager Alternative Investment Summit sponsored by the National Association of Investment Companies and the Council of Urban Investors Institute, Aventura, FL

September 2004
September 1 -- September is Life Insurance Awareness Month -- Kwame Speaks to Life Insurance through the media and at meetings of Life professionals. Kwame acts as industry spokesperson during the Month. Video ... Visit www.Life-Line.org

September 8 -- Kwame Keynote meeting address at New York Life in NYC, speaking about his real-world experiences to a large audience of New York Life professionals.


September 7-10 – SBA , WASHINGTON – "Ten minority-owned businesses from around the country will receive the U.S. SBA’s regional Minority Small Business Person of the Year award. Kwame Jackson will receive an entrepreneurship award ... more: PR (pdf)

September 9 – KWAME JACKSON Hosts S2S Intergenerational Celebration - Special performance by Alicia Keys/J Records artist Shawn Kane. 6th Annual Intergenerational Celebration Presented by Jaguar/Land Rover to Unite Singers BRANDY and MUSIQ with Corporate and Political Movers and Shakers. http://www.s2smagazine.com

September 13 – Annual Convention of the National Association of Insurance and Finacial Advisors (NAIFA), The Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV

September 16 – Kwame will speak about his experiences with the Apprentice television show for the National Black MBA Association at their 26th Annual Conference & Exposition in Houston, Texas. www.nbmbaa.org

September 19-21 – NAMIC 18th Annual Conference - Kwame is a Featured Speaker with Al Roker and Pamela Thomas-Graham in "Lessons From The Apprentice" Print Lit   www.annualnamicconference.com

September 23 – University of Northern Iowa , Keynote - "Lessons from the Boardroom" UNI page



September 28 – Temple University ,PA


September 29 – Syracuse University – Diversity and Business Summit Keynote Address, "From the Boardroom to the Real World" to students and community Syracuse page

August 2004
August 6 – National Association of Black Journalist Convention, Washington D.C. www.NABJ.org



August 12 – The Queens Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi - Salute to Achievers. www.QueensAlumniNupes.com


August 20 – Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center, Opening address, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.webpage

August 26 – Keynote Speaker at the Industry Awards Luncheon to over 600 health and beauty professionals at the annual meeting of the American Health and Beauty Aids Institute at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. www.ahbai.org

July 2004
July 14 – Future Business Leaders of America, Denver – Future Business Leaders of Amercia, Kwame spoke to an audience of 6,000 high achieving students, teachers, and advisors. Founded in 1942, Students in FBLA participate in local, state, and national conferences where they learn about business, careers, leadership and service. Photo= www.fbla.org Denver Post
July 16 – GE African American Forum Global Symposium/Business Plan Competition, in Washington DC at the Renaissance Hotel. "Leadership: Lessons Learned" from his experiences, and judged the AAFrentice business plan competition. www.gecareers.com

July 28 – Democratic National Convention in Boston – Kwame is featured speaker for the North Carolina Delegation, and is subsequently interviewed by CNN. Kwame is a Kerry/Edwards Supporter and speaks to the issues of youth vote to encourage better participation by america's young voters.
July 9,15,17,29 – Kwame is the national speaker at INROADS Events, Inc and has spoken for the INROADS Leadership Development Institute in Atlanta, New York and Los Angeles, as well as at Corporate Recognition and Intern Awards Ceremonies in New Jersey, Dallas and Colorado. NY Press release - Pittsburgh Press release To make contributions or donations and learn more call 704.334.5006 or visit www.INROADS.org
June 2004
June 11 – Kappa Detroit Foundation of the Detroit Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi – in Detroit, Michigan – Kwame’s speech topic was “Keys to Success: Believing in Yourself and the Power of Diversity.” Coverage


June 22 – Kwame spoke at PriceWaterhouseCoopers – the world’s largest professional services firm with over 125,000 employees working in 768 cities in 139 countries. He addressed the Services Assurance group, which was comprised of partners, managers as well as senior associates in the firm. www.pwcglobal.com


June 23 – PS 129 - John H. Finley Campus School 6th Grade Promotion Day Keynote Address" Addressed inner city Harlem 6th graders, teachers, faculty, staff and their families on the occassion of their graduation from the school. Theme "I know I can" webpage


June 26 – INROADS at theW Hotel in NYC, featuring Kwame Jackson as keynote speaker. A prominent INROADS alumnus, Mr. Jackson is also a Harvard MBA graduate and former Goldman Sachs investment manager. NIAA.org Event Photos


June 29 – JP Morgan Chase/United Negro College Fund Employee Giving Campaign Leadership Reception, The leadership giving reception is held in recognition of those who contributed $350 or more – money goes to a number of funds, including the John F. McGillicuddy Endowed Scholarship (full 4-year scholarships for qualified students attending UNCF affiliated colleges or universities). www.uncf.org www.jpmorganchase.com
May 2004
May 11 – Premier Health Alliance – Las Vegas at Premier’s national conference: Breakthroughs in Performance Improvement. The national conference involves supply chain and clinical personnel from hospitals across the nation, Kwame spoke to 500 industry professionals. www.premierinc.com

May 12 – Kwame was the keynote speaker at a meeting for television group executives hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC. The meeting focused on the legislative and regulatory issues challenging the entertainment industry. www.nab.org

May 19 – Kwame gave his “Lessons from the Boardroom” address to the Ohio Association of Broadcasters 2004 Annual Meeting.www.oab.org



April 2004
April 22 – Kwame gave his “Lessons from the Boardroom” address at the Insurance Club of Buffalo to 400 area insurance agents, owners of insurance agencies and members of the insurance profession. www.insclubbuffalo.com



March 2004
March 17 – American Express, Sales Support Initiative Meeting (25 people-- incl. VPs, directors, managers of sales support staff) – Topic: Team Building/Leadership www.americanexpress.com



March 31 – Kwame gave his “Lessons from the Boardroom” address at the College of William and Mary to an audience of 750 students. http://www.wm.edu/news/?id=3528