Welcome to Homage To Black Excellence (H2BE)
Preserving the Past. Designing the Future.
At Homage To Black Excellence (H2BE), we believe that the documentation of our history is the blueprint for our collective future. Led by Dr. Denguhlanga, a visionary technologist and community architect, H2BE is a mission-driven organization dedicated to identifying, documenting, and amplifying the systemic achievements of the Black community.
Nathan De Assis — Chief International Development & Global Economic Strategy Officer
Nathan brings global business acumen and community development expertise, ensuring H2BE’s work connects to international opportunities and cooperative economics.
Janet Harrison — Chief Family Healing & Culinary Legacy Officer
Janet leads intergenerational healing through food, family, and culture. Her work uplifts traditions of nourishment and caregiving as foundations for community strength.
Binga Hudson Smith — Chief Program & Healing Solutions Officer
Binga designs programs that merge arts, faith, and resilience, guiding communities in trauma recovery and holistic wellness.
We sit at the intersection of heritage and innovation. By leveraging human-centered design, digital storytelling, and strategic advocacy, we transform the stories of our elders, entrepreneurs, and icons into accessible digital legacies. From the historic corridors of Detroit to global platforms of influence, H2BE provides the technological frameworks and cultural safe spaces necessary for Black excellence to thrive.
What We Do:
Legacy Documentation: Utilizing database design and archival research to record the impact of Black leaders and historical milestones.
Digital Empowerment: Providing the tools and training—from app design to brand marketing—that ensure our community remains at the forefront of the digital age.
Strategic Partnerships: Connecting community stakeholders with foundational funding and national opportunities through a focus on social enterprise and economic sovereignty.
H2BE is more than an organization; it is a movement to ensure our stories are told accurately, preserved digitally, and celebrated eternally.