Start 2025 with powerful insights from two trailblazing Black women breaking barriers in banking.

Meet Tiffanie Rice, Regional VP of External Affairs at Comerica Bank and Certified Diversity Professional, leading corporate responsibility and DEI initiatives. Hear from Terri Thomas, Chase Bank VP of Business Development and pioneering Community Manager in Texas, working to close the racial wealth gap through financial empowerment programs.

Discover how these vice presidents are championing community in corporate America, creating pathways to economic opportunity in underserved communities, using their platforms to drive systemic change, and balancing corporate leadership with community impact.

Whether you are aspiring to leadership, building your career in finance, or passionate about social equity, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom on making history today.

TOPICS: Black women in banking, women in finance, diversity in banking, financial literacy, career advancement, Black leadership, DEI, community banking, wealth building, women of color in business, corporate responsibility, financial empowerment, racial wealth gap, women executives, banking careers, Black professionals, leadership development, community development, social impact, economic equity

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🎙️ MAKING BLACK HISTORY TODAY - BEST OF 2025

Join us for a special year-end celebration as we look back at the most powerful moments, inspiring conversations, and unforgettable stories from our inaugural year! Since launching on Juneteenth 2025, we've been honored to spotlight the voices, achievements, and contributions of today's Black history makers.

In this Best of 2025 episode, we're revisiting:

✨ The most impactful moments from our favorite guests

💡 Key insights that resonated with our community

🔥 Conversations that sparked change and inspiration

📈 Behind-the-scenes reflections on our first 6 months

FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

Michelle Carter

Richard Miles

Fran Harris

Jeremy Biggers

Dr. Jasmine Collier & Loletha Horton, MBA

Dr. Onjaleke Brown, Dr. Kimberly Riddick, & Dionne Kirby

Dean Felecia Epps

Albert C. Black Jr. & Charles O'Neal

Vicki Meek

Ryan Davis

Blanche J

Dr. Lamar Quinn

Dr. Darcel Webb & Indria Hollingsworth-Thomas

Behind the Scenes

ABOUT THE PODCAST:

Making Black History Today showcases contemporary Black excellence, innovation, and leadership. Every two weeks, we bring you conversations with change-makers who are literally making history right now.

THANK YOU:

To our amazing guests, listeners, and supporters - thank you for making our first year incredible. We're just getting started!

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Supplier diversity isn't charity—it's the fastest path to closing the racial wealth gap. Two leaders running billion-dollar procurement programs reveal exactly how it works.

Dr. Darcel Webb (Director of Supplier Diversity/HUB Program at UT Southwestern & ACCA President) and Indria Hollingsworth-Thomas (South-Central Regional Senior DEI Manager at JE Dunn Construction) don't just talk about equity—they control the corporate access that makes or breaks minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs). In this conversation, they break down how strategic procurement transforms equity goals into contracts, revenue, and generational wealth.

From HBCU foundations to billion-dollar construction projects, these leaders share the insider strategies that help MWBEs compete, win contracts, and scale. Whether you're a business owner trying to break into corporate supply chains, a supplier diversity professional building programs, or a DEI leader proving ROI, this episode delivers actionable intelligence on turning policy into economic power.

What You'll Discover:

- How supplier diversity programs directly close the racial wealth gap through economic empowerment

- The insider strategies MWBEs need to compete for and win corporate contracts

- What procurement officers actually look for when evaluating minority-owned suppliers

- How to build supplier diversity programs that deliver measurable equity results

- The role of HBCU networks and intentional partnerships in creating business access

- Real examples from UT Southwestern and JE Dunn Construction procurement

Key Moments:

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XX:XX – The Direct Link: Supplier Diversity to Wealth Gap Closure

XX:XX – What MWBEs Need to Know About Corporate Procurement

XX:XX – Building Supplier Diversity Programs That Deliver Results

XX:XX – How HBCU Roots Inform Economic Equity Leadership

XX:XX – UT Southwestern & JE Dunn: Real Procurement Impact Stories

XX:XX – Strategic Partnerships That Create Tangible Business Opportunities

XX:XX – What "Making Black History Today" Means to You

This is Making Black History Today—conversations with leaders turning equity commitments into economic transformation.

Follow Making Black History Today on Spotify. If this conversation about supplier diversity and economic equity resonated with you, leave a 5-star rating and share with business owners, corporate leaders, and DEI professionals.