BET And Facebook Elevate Partner For Fireside Chat Series On Black Tech Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs Leslie Miley and Ian Michael Brock chat about the rewards and challenges of being Black, brilliant and savvy in the tech industry.
Published February 26th
Written by Giana Levy
BET and Facebook Elevate release the final episode of their weekly Black History Month digital series, “#GenBlack is Now.” Episode three debuts on Friday, February 26 and highlights the importance of tech entrepreneurship.
The #GenBlack is Now fireside chat series for Black History Month reprises the oral African tradition where stories are passed down throughout generations to create a pathway for veteran Black business owners to mentor the next generation of young Black business leaders of the future.
BET And Facebook Elevate Partner For Fireside Chat Series On Black Fashion Entrepreneurship
Designers Kheris Rogers and Tia Adeola discuss the challenges of being young, Black and fabulous in the fashion industry in episode two of the series.
Published February 19th
Written by Giana Levy
BET and Facebook Elevate continue their weekly digital series, #GenBlack is Now, throughout Black History Month. Episode two in this series debuts on Friday, February 19 and focuses on the power of Black mentorship in the fashion industry, normalizing Black luxury, and the importance of inclusion on and off the runways.
The show features American-Nigerian fashion designer
Aurora to honor Dr. King s legacy by focusing on the future The City of Aurora s 2021 virtual MLK Ceremony will be livestreamed on the city s Facebook page and the city s website. Courtesy of City of Aurora
Updated 1/15/2021 8:38 PM
In honor of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Jr., the City of Aurora will host the 36th annual MLK Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18.
The annual celebration, which traditionally brings together more than 1,000 participants, will be virtual this year.
With the theme Continuing the Legacy and Changing the Narrative, the program will feature youth performances, greetings from local leaders and a presentation of the annual Donna J. Williams MLK Award of Service to community advocates who have served Aurora in unique ways during the pandemic.
Exceptional teens who are making a difference chicagotribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chicagotribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.