MEDIA ADVISORY: Jermaine Dupri, Stacey Abrams, Kirk Franklin And Mike WiLL Made-It To Headline Forbes’ Second-Annual ForbesBLK Summit In Atlanta

Posted 3:55PM on Thursday, June 20, 2024

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 20, 2024--

Forbes’ second annual ForbesBLK Summit is back in Atlanta this year, to convene executives, entrepreneurs, creators and changemakers who are leading conversations around fostering communities that grow Black entrepreneurship, investment and cultural creation.

The event, rooted in the central theme Investing in Us: Advancing Capital and Creating Community in Black America, will feature a slate of high-profile speakers including Fantasia, Singer, Actress, Author and Entrepreneur; Russell Westbrook, NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur; Mike WiLL Made-It, Record Producer & Entrepreneur; Stacey Abrams, Political Leader, Entrepreneur and Author; Jermaine Dupri, Songwriter, and many more.

Highlights of the agenda include:

A look into Fantasia’s new business enterprise and how she’s sustained a long-lasting career in music in a 1-on-1 fireside chat with Jabari Young, Senior Writer, Forbes and Editorial Lead, ForbesBLK.
A panel discussion on how business leaders and the Black community can continue to advance equity and inclusion in the face of significant backlash with Stacey Abrams, Dr. Sesha Joi Moon, and Ayana Parsons.
An impactful service day full of workshops with CoupleyFit at RICE, Operation Hope and the Hidden Genius Project.
A powerful fireside chat with NBA All-Star and entrepreneur, Russell Westbrook on his fast-paced career as an athlete and entrepreneur.
Mike WiLL Made-It ’s panel where he will unveil the secrets to how to create for iconic entertainers like Beyonce and Miley Cyrus.
A networking and breakout series tackling a range of topics including commanding a career to the C-suite, creating and thriving in fintech, owning your personal and professional brand and a transformative workshop on demystifying the publishing process.

For more information visit: https://www.forbes.com/connect/event/2024-forbesblk-summit/

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