Diversity activists are attacking Hollywood after several Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) executives at top entertainment companies were fired or pushed out of their jobs.
Paula Madison, CEO of Madison Media Management; Martin Muoto, founder and managing partner of Sola Impact; and Sekou Kaalund, executive vice president of US Bank; will be honored during the 48th annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards sponsored by Los Angeles Urban League.
By Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. Executive Editor The Los Angeles Urban League will host the Annual Whitney M. Young Awards Gala on Thursday, May 18, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. This year’s honorees include Paula Madison, CEO of Madison Entertainment Group, who will receive the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award. Martin Muoto, founder and managing partner of SOLA Impact Fund, will receive the Trailblazer Award, and Sekou Kaalund, executive vice president at U.S. Bank, will receive the Corporate Partner Award. The keynote speaker will be Bishop T.D. Jakes, world-renowned spiritual leader and chairman and CEO of the T.D. Jakes Group.