Inside Supplier Diversity with Dr. Darcel Webb & Indria Hollingsworth-Thomas

Supplier Diversity, Economic Equity, and Real Impact. Two transformative leaders. One powerful conversation.

This week, Liz and Porter hosts Dr. Darcel Webb (Director of Supplier Diversity/HUB Program, UT Southwestern & ACCA President) and Indria Hollingsworth-Thomas (South-Central Regional Senior DEI Manager, JE Dunn Construction) who share how supplier diversity and inclusive procurement create essential pathways for minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) to grow, compete, and thrive.

Learn how HBCU roots, intentional partnerships, and strategic procurement turn equity goals into measurable results that actively close the racial wealth gap

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, supplier diversity leader, DEI professional, or corporate leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights on economic equity, corporate access, and community impact.

What you’ll discover:

• How supplier diversity drives economic empowerment

• Strategies for minority and women-owned business success

• Real solutions to close the racial wealth gap

• How we need to collaborate to create tangible opportunities

Listen, learn, and be inspired. Follow, rate, and share this episode to help amplify the leaders reshaping access and equity in business today.

From Chicago’s South Side to Dallas Impact

Dr. Lamar T. Quinn is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, pharmacist, and community advocate whose work is reshaping the landscape of Southern Dallas. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Toast for Charity (TFC), he has helped award more than $60,000 in scholarships to emerging difference-makers and continues to champion education, equity, and opportunity.

In this episode of Making Black History Today, Dr. Quinn discusses the life-changing realities behind the 23-year life expectancy gap between South Dallas and North Dallas, offering a rare, honest perspective from a healthcare professional who confronts the truth about access, prevention, and trust.

Dr. Quinn also speaks directly to the long-standing distrust many Black communities have toward pharmacists and the medical system, breaking down why culturally aware healthcare, prevention education, and medication literacy are essential for closing the gap and saving lives.

This episode explores:

• The 23-year health and life expectancy divide in Dallas

• Why prevention and education are critical in Black communities

• The roots of medical distrust and how pharmacists can rebuild that trust

• How entrepreneurship and service can strengthen community health

• The power of legacy-driven leadership

From launching Love You Most and Make a 360° to leading networks of Black men through The Gentlemen’s Toast, Dr. Quinn’s journey shows what’s possible when purpose meets action.

Listen now if you are passionate about health equity, community impact, and the future of leadership in Black communities.

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Singer-songwriter Blanche J is a SoulFunk powerhouse whose music inspires, heals, and moves audiences around the world. A Florida A&M University alum with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Psychology, Blanche J combines intellect, emotion, and artistry to create music that uplifts the mind, body, and soul.

In this episode of Making Black History Today, Blanche J shares:

• Touring with Ari Lennox: Life and lessons as a background vocalist for the Grammy-nominated artist.

• Creative Process: The story behind her chart-topping EP voice memos b, which hit #1 on the UK Global Soul Radio chart.

• SoulFunk Innovation: How she carved her own lane blending purpose, power, and musical expression.

• Healing & Empowerment: Using her voice and artistry to inspire self-love, truth, and resilience.

If you love artists who merge creativity with empowerment, this episode will resonate deeply.

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