Thank You for attending our 100 Years of Business Panel
A Message from Maurice-Russell Grey & Aden Seraile of ESRA Companies
From Harlem’s golden era to today’s modern moguls, Black entrepreneurs have built, scaled, and sustained businesses that have shaped industries. Now, it’s time to learn from those who’ve done it.
This panel brought together Black business pioneers, multi-generational wealth builders, and industry experts to share their journeys, strategies, and insights on scaling success for the next 100 years.
Meet the Speakers
100 Years of Harlem Business Excellence—Told by Those Who Built It.
We are bringing together the best minds in Black business, from Harlem’s trailblazers to today’s rising stars. These speakers have built, scaled, and sustained businesses that have reshaped industries.
Inez Dickes
New York State Assembly, District 70
Kenneth Woods
Co-Founder, Sylvia's Restaurant
Aden Seraile
Owner, Operator, ESRA Companies
Kenneth Morrison
Lemor Development Group
Alyah Horsford-Sidberry
Horsford & Poteat Realty
Robert Horsford
Cove Lounge, Inc
Why Attend?
Learn how Harlem’s Black-owned businesses have thrived for a century
Discover proven strategies for building and sustaining generational wealth
Network with entrepreneurs, investors, and legacy builders
Comes Included With Your Registration For Our Centenniel Panel
The Brownstone Brief
A Harlem Based Real Estate Newsletter Curated Weekly
🎥 Documentary Clips & Panel Recordings
Catch up on expert panels, storytelling videos, and historical reels from our 100th Anniversary Celebration.
📚 Legacy Lessons
Explore stories, interviews, and primary documents from the ESRA archives—featuring women like Lucille Chance who paved the way for Black professionals in law, real estate, and leadership.
🧰 Real Estate Tools & Templates
From housing rights to property management, access downloadable resources that have helped sustain ESRA for generations—and are now yours to use.
Trusted by Generations. Referenced by Thousands.
Over 2,000 leaders, educators, and families have turned to ESRA’s legacy to guide their real estate journeys, civic planning, and historical research.
