July 26th 2024.
Butch Graves, CEO of Black Enterprise, will have the honor of joining a prestigious panel at the 2024 National Association of Black Journalists Conference, hosted by The Executive Leadership Council. The ELC has curated a lineup of influential media executives who have made significant contributions to the Black media landscape over the years. This year's panel, titled "The Power of Black Leadership and Today's Media Landscape," will feature esteemed leaders such as Caroline Wanga, CEO of Essence, Tanya Black, VP of News at CBS, Lynnwood Bibbens, CEO of Reach TV, and Kimberly Paige, Chief Marketing Officer at BET. A press release shared with Black Enterprise revealed the impressive lineup of panelists.
During the NABJ conference, this group of media trailblazers will delve into the crucial role of Black leaders in shaping the media's narrative. They will also discuss the challenges they have faced and share insights on how to continue driving inclusivity in the industry. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights into the world of leadership, diversity, and the future of media.
The ELC has been a vital resource for mentoring Black leaders in higher education and corporate America since its inception in 1986. Founded by a group of 19 Black corporate executives, the ELC played a significant role in keeping the doors of the former HBCU, Bishop College, open until 1988. It has since become a catalyst for a corporate civil rights movement and has continued its legacy of supporting, developing, and nurturing Black excellence in various sectors.
The NABJ conference, scheduled to take place in Chicago from July 31 to Aug. 4, is an annual event that brings together Black journalists and media professionals from across the country. This gathering aims to have a lasting impact on culture and continue the legacy of thriving Black-owned businesses and cultural institutions. With Chicago being voted as the best big city in the U.S. for seven consecutive years by Condé Nast Traveler, it is no surprise that the event will attract a diverse group of industry leaders, innovators, and influencers in media, technology, government, community service, health, arts, entertainment, academia, and more. The previous conference in Birmingham, Alabama, saw over 3,000 attendees, and this year's event promises to be even more significant.
The conference's schedule is packed with exciting topics that attendees won't want to miss. Some of the topics include how to write data-driven stories, networking in the newsroom, and building a successful small business. Additionally, attendees can take advantage of the all-day Career Fair & Exhibits to make valuable connections in the media industry or even find their next employer.
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