Connecting the next generation of creative entrepreneurs
Bringing diversity, equity and inclusion within the industry
Signature workshops to empower industry employers and diverse models and talent.
A fast-growing full-service agency with a cultural edge
A celebration of culture, creativity, and community—taking place Juneteenth weekend in Portland
PORTLAND, OR | June 21, 2025—Bloom Runway returns triumphantly after a five-year hiatus with Dynasty IX: Crowned in Legacy, an immersive fashion experience showcasing visionary BIPOC designers. Held at The Melody Ballroom, this year’s show is more than a comeback—it’s a cultural statement closing out Juneteenth week with style, substance, and soul.
Watch Us Bloom
We are excited to be chosen out 250 recipients to present with 9 other incredible black owned business to present at Portland’s own Pitch Black.
What is PitchBlack?
The PitchBlack pitch competition gives Black entrepreneurs a platform to connect with the broader startup ecosystem - while also awarding them with cash prizes to help their concepts fourish.
COMMUNITY.
PRODUCTION.
WORKSHOPS.
MEDIA
When Abibat Durosimi founded Bloom Beauty Collective in Portland in 2017, her goal was to draw on her more than 20 years of experience in the beauty and entertainment industries to, as she says, “share what it looks like for Black and brown creative entrepreneurs in the production industry."
COMMUNITY.
PRODUCTION.
WORKSHOPS.
