Jackie O Asare founded Jackie O & Co. in 1997, it is a boutique public relations, marketing, and event coordination firm with over two decades of expertise in publicity, new media, brand activations, and strategic marketing
Tony Ferguosn is Founder and Principal of Society House, a boutique PR team based in Los Angeles
Guy Primus is the Managing Partner of Thrillerdome, a consulting firm that leverages technology and popular culture to create innovative solutions for its clients
Christopher Williams is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Heart, Body & Soul, Inc. (HBS), a Brooklyn-based nonprofit and the creator of The Black Man’s Health Festival
Adrianne C. Smith is the Founder and Visionary of the Can: Diversity Collective, a non-profit organization created to provide people of color and marginalized communities access to global thought leadership conferences in advertising, marketing, creativity, and communications
Bobby Yan is a graduate of the Disney Directing program and Ryan Murphy’s HALF Initiative and has since directed four feature films, airing on Lifetime, BET+, TV One, and an upcoming Tubi Original
Hip-hop duo Smif-N-Wessun, aka Tek and General Steele, are recognized and respected worldwide for their steady lyrical control.
DéVon Christopher Johnson is co-founder of BOMESI and Founder/CEO, BleuLife Media Group
Yolanda Wyns has been recognized by various media including among the top 30 influencers on Musical America.com
Mahogany L. Browne holds an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded by Marymount Manhattan College and is the inaugural poet-in-residence at Lincoln Center
Yvette N. Harris is a seasoned PR storyteller and media strategist, the visionary behind Harris
Corey “CL” Llewellyn is a seasoned music magnate with more than 25 years of experience
Born and raised in the Bronx, Rafael Peña spent years as a successful event coordinator
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Kevin Davis Kevin Davis, founder of Investment Dojo
Superhero DJ Jon Quick is not only one of NYC’s most popular club DJs but
