Press Releases

- Perry recognized for his outstanding contributions to the Black community in business, philanthropy, culture, and the arts.

- Event to be hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner and will include performances by hip hop legends Bell Biv DeVoe and Doug E. Fresh, R&B singer Avery*Sunshine, and spoken word artist Jon Goode

- Rosalind Brewer and Thasunda Brown Duckett Recognized with 2021 Achievement Award
- Bank of America Receives 2021 Corporate Award Accepted by Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan
- Tyler Perry Recognized with 2021 Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award

Event Celebrates the Organization’s 35th Anniversary and Commitment to Black Business Excellence

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) today announced the appointment of three executives to senior leadership roles. Hannibal L. Brumskine II will serve as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Gail Coles Johnson will serve as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Penelope Thornton Talley, Esq. will serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer (CXO).

The Executive Leadership Council announces the launch of a new program called “LEVELS,” which endeavors to help junior and mid-level Black employees in the music industry better navigate their careers and climb the ladder in the music business.

Leading Organization Advocating for Opportunities for Black Executives Congratulates Rawlinson as the Newest Black CEO in the Fortune 500

New initiative aimed at identifying measurable programs to build generational wealth in the Black community includes a partnership with fintech platform Goalsetter