Bernie Lawrence-Watkins is a powerhouse attorney and the visionary founder of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, P.C., a premier law firm specializing in Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Business Law
Ken Gibbs Jr has a passion for entertainment, technology, and content creation
Dana Dane helped pioneer the rap genre in the early 1980s
Bobbito just released Bobbito’s Book of B-ball Bong Bong
Since 2018, Aria Wright has channeled her expertise as the Principal and Founder of The Industry Connection, a specialized marketing consultancy focusing on lifecycle marketing
Zulu Williams co-founded PNB Nation, an early, influential New York streetwear brand through which he and his partners sought to express social commentary through design, graphics, and fashion
Rashuan Hall serves as Vice President of Streaming & Partnerships at a global entertainment company, Fuse Media
Larry The Blackspot Hester’s enduring impact on music journalism, digital media, and entrepreneurship cements his status as a pivotal figure in the entertainment industry
DJ Chubby Chub, New England’s most powerful DJ and ON-AIR personality, has come a long way from the Boogie Down Bronx
Darnell ‘J.D.’ Williams is an acclaimed American actor, cultural contributor, and storyteller
Chanel Rae Pettaway is a Public Relations, Branding, Events, and Media Specialist for top brands across multiple genres, including music, fashion, and technology
Since graduating from Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Mrs. Tamekia Flowers-Ball amassed over 20 years of experience in event planning, marketing, and personal and professional development
RMR has created MILLIMETERMAC FILMS, a film production that has amassed a collective viewership of over 30 million across streaming platforms such as TUBI TV, AMAZON PRIME, YOUTUBE, APPLE TV, and in independent theaters, still creating music for score
Attika J. Torrence, 2025 Black Author’s Festival Trailblazer Award Honoree, founder, author, and CEO of At The Top Publishing LLC,
Molaundo Jones is a marketing strategist working at the intersections of art, entrepreneurship, and education. He currently serves as Associate Director of Content Marketing at Morehouse College.
