Black Men Smile Featured in Black Enterprise! Standing Firm in the Fight for DEI
Family, we need you to see this. Black Enterprise just published an important feature on Black Men Smile—highlighting our stance against the growing backlash to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and why we refuse to be silent.
📖 Read the full article here → www.blackenterprise.com/black-men-smile-creator-carlton-mackey-against-dei-deniers/
What’s in the Story?
This article explores:
Why DEI is under attack—and why it matters more than ever.
How Black Men Smile continues to amplify the power of Black joy in the face of resistance.
Carlton Mackey’s message to those trying to erase progress: We will not back down.
This isn’t just about a movement—it’s about the right to exist boldly, unapologetically, and with joy in a world that too often tries to diminish our light.
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Our mission has always been clear: to affirm, uplift, and amplify. That means standing firm in the fight for equity, representation, and truth.
We are grateful to Black Enterprise for giving this conversation the platform it deserves. And we are even more grateful for YOU—our community, our foundation.
What We Need From You
✔ Read & share the article → www.blackenterprise.com/black-men-smile-creator-carlton-mackey-against-dei-deniers/
✔ Drop a comment—why is DEI important to you?
✔ Keep standing, keep smiling, keep being bold.
This work isn’t finished. Let’s keep pushing forward, together.
With gratitude & purpose,
Carlton Mackey & Jeremiah Griffin
Black Men Smile