Is an organization created to recognize, celebrate and sustain the historic legacy of those men, women and institutions who have dedicated their lives to being an example of unselfish service to mankind.
We are a platform that seeks to recognize people in real life situations who through desire and perseverance have overcome great cultural, social, educational, economic, and other barriers to accomplish outstanding achievements. They have "built bridges" to inspire others specifically African Americans to achieve their goals.
BRIDGE BUILDERS
BridgeBuilders Docuseries 2025
BRIDGE BUILDERS
Rep. Maxine Waters
Congresswoman, California
Percy E. Sutton
Businessman, Civil Rights Lender,
New York City Community Activist
Dr. Jhonnie Colemon
Founder/Pastor Christ Universal Temple
Bill Campbell
Former Mayor of Atlanta
Robert J. Brown
Chairman and CEO of B&C Associates, Inc
Maceo Sloan
Chairman, President & CEO and NCM Capital Management Group, Inc.
Dr. Johnetta Cole
Former President of Spelman College
Thomas L. Burrel
President and CEO of Burrel Communications Group, Inc.
Les Brown
Former Bridge Builders TV Host
Bridge Builders Presents
A Nationally Syndicated Docuseries
August 1 - September 8, 2024
This inspirational program features real people overcoming significant cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers through determination and hard work.
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SERVE A NOBLE CAUSE
By sponsoring Bridge Builders, individuals, companies and organizations directly partner to celebrate and recognize the often-overlooked achievements of African-Americans. This aligns the sponsor's brand with a noble cause, enhancing their corporate social responsibility profile.
BRAND VISIBILITY
With national tours, media collaborations, and merchandising, sponsors receive extensive brand visibility, ensuring a good return on investment.
DIRECT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The proposed community engagement incentives ensure that sponsors can directly interact with the community, understand their needs, and tailor their offerings accordingly.
LONG-TERM ASSOCIATION
The positive impact of BridgeBuilders initiatives ensures that sponsors are remembered for their partnership for years to come. This long-term association can lead to customer loyalty and brand trust.
Nominate a Bridge Builder in Your Community
Bridge Builders is a platform that seeks to recognize people in real life situations who through desire and perseverance have overcome great cultural, social, educational, economic and other barriers to accomplish outstanding achievements. They have also "built bridges" to inspire others, specifically African-Americans, to achieve their own goals.
Bridge Builders presents a nationally syndicated docuseries that highlights historical and contemporary African-American success stories. This inspirational program features real people overcoming significant cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers through determination and hard work. Tune in to NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, CW, and more to witness these powerful narratives.
Georgia world congress bridgebuilders awards gala 1998
The first BridgeBuilders awards gala was held in Atlanta in July 1998. Past recipients of the BridgeBuilders award have represented the top one percent of the most powerful and influential African Americans in each tour city. In addition, we award institutions and organizations for the contributions to the African American community.