Celebrating Black PR History: Ushering in a New Era of History-Makers

This year's program revealed new insights into what's on the minds of today's PR superstars, how far we've come, how far we need to go, and why black history matters more than ever. Brought to you by the Museum of Public Relations and the Diversity Action Alliance.
Click here to watch the event (approx. 2 hours)

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Preliminary remarks Pat Ford, Co-chair, Diversity Action Alliance

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Introduction Carmella Glover, Executive Director, Diversity Action Alliance

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Keynote Charlene Wheeless, Senior Advisor for Equity and Justice, APCO Worldwide

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Moderator Dr. Rochelle Ford, Dean of Communications, Elon University

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Presenter Dr. Denise Hill, Professor, Elon University: "The History of Black History Month: Celebrating Culture and Heritage for Nearly a Century"

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Panelist Sabrina Browne, Account Director, Burson Cohn & Wolfe; Board Member, Girl Scouts of America

Panelist Troy Blackwell, Jr., Biden/Harris 2020; Candidate for City Council, NYC

Panelist Candace Steele-Flippin, CCO, Acuity Brands

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Panelist Cedric F. Brown, APR, independent consultant

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Panelist Emily K. Graham, Chief Equity & Impact Officer, Omnicom Group

Panelist Marvin Hill, Jr., External Corporate Communications Leader, Humana Inc.

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Panelist Damon Jones, Chief Communications Officer, Procter & Gamble

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Panelist Denvol Haye Jr., Account Supervisor, Prosek Partners

 

Thanks to our Sponsors

Sponsored in part by Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia; Weber Shandwick; The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management; Ragan Communications; Peppercomm; Page; Talkwalker; Cision; APCO Worldwide; PR Council; Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, Public Relations & Corporate Communications; James Lukaszewski; Joyful Planet; CommPRO; Bob Varettoni; Renée S. Edelman; and Muck Rack.