— pronounced "Black"
Benjamin Walker is the founder of B1aQK (Black First Queens & Kings) and the B1aQK Town Hall Tours. Born in Akron, Ohio and raised in Columbus, Georgia, he has spent his life in service — through business, ministry, and family advocacy. Today he leads a movement built on community development, entrepreneurship, education, and economic ownership.
Role
Founder & CEO
Roots
Born in Akron, Ohio — raised in Columbus, Georgia
Mission
Unity, ownership, knowledge, and lasting community power
Benjamin Walker was born in Akron, Ohio, and raised in Columbus, Georgia. With a background in business management and years of experience in customer relations, he has dedicated much of his professional life to serving and assisting others.
His passion for helping people, solving problems, and building meaningful connections has remained a consistent theme throughout his career and personal endeavors.
Seeking greater opportunities for growth and service, Benjamin later relocated to Texas, where he further immersed himself in ministry and community engagement.
Prior to launching his current efforts, he served through ministry and as the founder of the Father Mother Son Daughter Association (FMSDA), a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families and communities. That work deepened his understanding of leadership, mentorship, and community-based solutions.
Throughout his life, Benjamin has placed great value on uplifting and supporting his people. Witnessing the ongoing challenges of racial inequality and division in America strengthened his determination to become more actively involved in civic and community initiatives.
He believes meaningful progress begins with education, unity, economic empowerment, and collective action — the foundation B1aQK (Black First Queens & Kings) was built on.
Through B1aQK, Benjamin is focused on community development, entrepreneurship, education, cultural preservation, and economic advancement — inspiring new ideas, strengthening community alliances, supporting melanated-owned businesses, and bridging gaps that have historically divided communities.
He remains committed to a future where communities are empowered, cultures are preserved, leaders are developed, and future generations are equipped with the tools they need to thrive.
“Together, we fight & put ourselves first; then we’ll become our greatest!”
Ideas. Capital. Talent. Time.
Every contribution moves us further from systemic barriers and closer to collective ownership.
