Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field. As Hollywood catches up to our expertise, we’re showing the world who we really are.
Meet the talent agents who are setting the standard today.
01Lorrie BartlettHead
Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field.
As Hollywood catches up to our expertise, we’re showing the world who we really are. Meet the actresses who are setting the standard today.
01Chanté AdamsA League of Their
Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field. As Hollywood catches up to our expertise, we’re showing the world who we really are.
Meet the producers who are setting the standard today.
01Nkechi Okoro CarrollAll American: HomecomingKnown
Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field. As Hollywood catches up to our expertise, we’re showing the world who we really are.
Meet the writers, hair stylists, costume designers, and all around creatives who are setting
Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field. As Hollywood catches up to our expertise, we’re showing the world who we really are.
Meet the publicists who are setting the standard today.
01Vanessa AndersonFounder & President, AM
Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field. As Hollywood catches up to our expertise, we’re showing the world who we really are.
Meet the leaders who are setting the standard today.
01Larissa BellDevelopment Executive, Amazon StudiosKnown
Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field. As Hollywood catches up to our expertise, we’re showing the world who we really are.
Meet the leaders who are setting the standard today.
01Sophia Nahli AllisonA Love Song
Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
These marketing mavens are moving the needle at major networks and studios, bridging the gap between some of today’s top shows and films and eager audiences.
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field. As Hollywood catches
Essence Magazine:
By Aramide Tinubu ·Updated March 9, 2022
Just a few short years ago, the entertainment industry was stifling creatives of color. Now, Black women in powerful positions—from directors’ chairs to C-suites—are presenting fresh narratives and taking their rightful place in the field. As Hollywood catches up to our expertise, we’re showing the world who we really are.
Meet the leaders who are setting the standard today.
01Janine Sherman BarroisClaws, The Kings