Leonard Young

Leonard J. Young is the founder of NationalBlackGuide LLC and the NBG Network. He is a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and is a graduate of Florida A & M University (FAMU), with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He has over 15 years of experience in website design, social media marketing, and working with media/advertising websites.

Starting with Delawareblack.com in 2006, the NBG Network now has media outlets in 16+ cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Delaware Washington, DC, and Atlanta. These city-based websites empower the African American community by providing news, black business directories, local events calendars, and networking opportunities to a combined population of over 20 million. The NBGNetwork has successfully enhanced the promotions and success of numerous events, organizations, and businesses. In the Fall of 2018, the NBG Network released the "BlackGuide App," the ultimate Black City Resource.