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Mark talks with Curtis Symonds MOBE Chairman and President HBCUGO.TV about the April 21-22 "Solutions for Reimaging Our Future" Symposium. Here Curtis Symonds and Byron Allen President and CEO of the Allen Media Group will conduct a fireside chat and challenge US Brands and the Advertising industry to bring equality to advertising in 2022.About Curtis SymondsMOBE Chairman and PresidentCurtis an innovative and charismatic cable television distribution and marketing pioneer created Hoop Magic Basketball Academy as the premier sports and entertainment venue to serve the Northern Virginia community. Curtis is also known by his peers and business community for giving his time and resources to engage and improve the lives of socially economically disadvantaged youth a safe haven to learn and excel through sports activities. He serves as an assistant basketball coach and consultant at a top-five catholic high school Paul VI in Northern Virginia. Curtis is a former president of the T. Howard Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting women and people of color in the satellite and telecommunications industry. He is also Co-Founder and CEO of HBCUGO.tv (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and former COO, of the Washington Mystics WNBA Basketball franchise. Curtis was named one of the most 100 influential people in the cable industry in 1998 by Cable Fax Magazine. Symonds served as the Executive Vice President of Affiliate Distribution and Marketing for BET Holdings, Inc. from 1988-to 2001. During his tenure at BET, Symonds also served as Executive Vice President of BET on Jazz from 1996-2001; President and COO of BET Action Pay Per View from 1992-2001; and President and COO BET International from 1992-2001. Symonds' arrival at BET in 1988 facilitated the successful growth of sales revenue, from 4 percent at the beginning of his career to 57 percent, creating the opportunity for the sale of BET to Viacom. Prior to joining BET, Symonds spent five years (1983-88) at ESPN, Inc., working in the network's Chicago office. He began as ESPN's local advertising sales consultant, and within a year he was promoted to director of affiliate marketing for the Midwest region. In addition, Symonds has also served as system manager for Continental Cablevision of Ohio, Inc. A board member of the Cable Advertising Bureau and the Cable Academy, he also spent 10 years (1983-1993) on the board of directors for the National Association of Minorities in Communications (NAMIC). Symonds is a recipient of the 1998 National Cable Television Association (NCTA) Vanguard Award for marketing excellence, the highest award for marketing in the cable industry. In 1997, Symonds was presented The Clyde Award for Marketing Excellence from Marketing Opportunities in Black Entertainment, and the Black United Fund's prestigious “Walter Bremond” – Achieving Against the Odds Award. A native of Bermuda, West Indies, Symonds is a Central State University (Ohio) graduate. He resides in Fairfax, Virginia, with his wife Pat and their three children.About MOBE  The MOBE series has delivered business building, education, and mentoring resources for African-American professionals since 1992.  The MOBE SymposiumTM is the leading advanced marketing conference designed to accelerate business growth with thought leaders, industry influencers, and business owners, enabling them to share cultural insights for purpose-driven brands and savvy marketers. MOBE's proven track record of facilitating strategic alliances and professional development has resulted in agreements between Black businesses and major corporations that have delivered revenue-producing connections and partnerships.  An estimated $200 million in business the first year was generated as a direct result of associations conceived at MOBE symposiums. MOBE (pronounced MO-Bee) is where marketing, technology, sports, and entertainment professionals join with emerging businesses, entrepreneurs, and other business professionals and corporations.  The MOBE series has delivered business building, education, and mentoring resources for African-American professionals since 1992.  Corporations, agencies, entrepreneurs, media, and marketing executives can now register for the virtual MOBE Symposium held on the Hopin platform at bit.ly/MOBE2022.  For more information about the conference, please visit MOBEsymposium.com,  follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and connect with us on Linkedin.  The MOBE 30th Anniversary Symposium is sponsored by Prudential, BET Networks, and AARP. visit mobesymposium.com

Mark talks with Curtis Symonds MOBE Chairman and President HBCUGO.TV about the April 21-22 "Solutions for Reimaging Our Future" Symposium. Here Curtis Symonds and Byron Allen President and CEO of the Allen Media Group will conduct a fireside chat and challenge US Brands and the Advertising industry to bring equality to advertising in 2022.About Curtis SymondsMOBE Chairman and PresidentCurtis an innovative and charismatic cable television distribution and marketing pioneer created Hoop Magic Basketball Academy as the premier sports and entertainment venue to serve the Northern Virginia community. Curtis is also known by his peers and business community for giving his time and resources to engage and improve the lives of socially economically disadvantaged youth a safe haven to learn and excel through sports activities. He serves as an assistant basketball coach and consultant at a top-five catholic high school Paul VI in Northern Virginia. Curtis is a former president of the T. Howard Foundation, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting women and people of color in the satellite and telecommunications industry. He is also Co-Founder and CEO of HBCUGO.tv (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and former COO, of the Washington Mystics WNBA Basketball franchise. Curtis was named one of the most 100 influential people in the cable industry in 1998 by Cable Fax Magazine. Symonds served as the Executive Vice President of Affiliate Distribution and Marketing for BET Holdings, Inc. from 1988-to 2001. During his tenure at BET, Symonds also served as Executive Vice President of BET on Jazz from 1996-2001; President and COO of BET Action Pay Per View from 1992-2001; and President and COO BET International from 1992-2001. Symonds' arrival at BET in 1988 facilitated the successful growth of sales revenue, from 4 percent at the beginning of his career to 57 percent, creating the opportunity for the sale of BET to Viacom. Prior to joining BET, Symonds spent five years (1983-88) at ESPN, Inc., working in the network's Chicago office. He began as ESPN's local advertising sales consultant, and within a year he was promoted to director of affiliate marketing for the Midwest region. In addition, Symonds has also served as system manager for Continental Cablevision of Ohio, Inc. A board member of the Cable Advertising Bureau and the Cable Academy, he also spent 10 years (1983-1993) on the board of directors for the National Association of Minorities in Communications (NAMIC). Symonds is a recipient of the 1998 National Cable Television Association (NCTA) Vanguard Award for marketing excellence, the highest award for marketing in the cable industry. In 1997, Symonds was presented The Clyde Award for Marketing Excellence from Marketing Opportunities in Black Entertainment, and the Black United Fund's prestigious “Walter Bremond” – Achieving Against the Odds Award. A native of Bermuda, West Indies, Symonds is a Central State University (Ohio) graduate. He resides in Fairfax, Virginia, with his wife Pat and their three children.About MOBE  The MOBE series has delivered business building, education, and mentoring resources for African-American professionals since 1992.  The MOBE SymposiumTM is the leading advanced marketing conference designed to accelerate business growth with thought leaders, industry influencers, and business owners, enabling them to share cultural insights for purpose-driven brands and savvy marketers. MOBE's proven track record of facilitating strategic alliances and professional development has resulted in agreements between Black businesses and major corporations that have delivered revenue-producing connections and partnerships.  An estimated $200 million in business the first year was generated as a direct result of associations conceived at MOBE symposiums. MOBE (pronounced MO-Bee) is where marketing, technology, sports, and entertainment professionals join with emerging businesses, entrepreneurs, and other business professionals and corporations.  The MOBE series has delivered business building, education, and mentoring resources for African-American professionals since 1992.  Corporations, agencies, entrepreneurs, media, and marketing executives can now register for the virtual MOBE Symposium held on the Hopin platform at bit.ly/MOBE2022.  For more information about the conference, please visit MOBEsymposium.com,  follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and connect with us on Linkedin.  The MOBE 30th Anniversary Symposium is sponsored by Prudential, BET Networks, and AARP. visit mobesymposium.com

Podcasting has transformed my life. I recently started a new chapter in life as I have accepted the position of Community Justice & Equity Coordinator with the Black United Fund of Oregon. I share a common story that many of you have heard, but also add on to the significance this position in the way that it checks all the boxes of narrow criteria I've set for myself as it pertains to working for someone else. Something that I've vowed not to do since I quit my job in 2018... unless, once again it fit specific criteria.

Thanks for joining us on Episode 13 with our guests Tamara Kennedy-Hill, Founder at Kennedy-Hill Strategies and Kimberly Lewis, Senior Vice President, Market Transformation & Development at USGBC. The Traveling Podcast is hosted by industry veterans Dan Sherman and Ryan Barth, CMP.In this episode we'll touch on the top stories in group business travel, live events and sports (subscribe to the Market in a Minute newsletter). In addition, Tamara and Kimberly will share their thoughts on how event organizers can reframe the conversation around people, communities and economic empowerment. Why building alliances, diversifying your supply chain and seeking host destination partnerships can drive equitable access for communities of color. Tamara Kennedy-HillFounderKennedy-Hill StrategiesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamarakennedyhill/Kimberly LewisSenior Vice President, Market Transformation & DevelopmentUSGBCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-lewis-4732555/ Kimberly Lewis:As Senior Vice President of Market Transformation and Development for the US Green Building Council (USGBC) with over 20 years of experience and accomplishments, Kimberly Lewis knows better than anyone that market transformation begins with people. Kimberly is a catalyst and executive leader in the global green building movement, championing the critical issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion as the center of the sustainability and climate agenda worldwide. Kimberly directs USGBC’s 40 US local community advancement teams along with members, volunteers and emerging professionals around the world delivering on the USGBC mission to improve the quality of life for all through more sustainable buildings, cities, and communities worldwide.Kimberly serves as the chair of the board of directors for Groundswell, a nonprofit community solar and energy equity leader with the mission of building community power. She also serves on the board for PaceNation as the diversity, equity, and inclusion thought leader. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tamara-Kennedy-Hill:Tamara Kennedy-Hill, Principal at Kennedy-Hill Strategies, LLC works with business and nonprofit leaders to design strategic impact solutions and mission driven results applying principles of change management, community engagement and tested equity, diversity and inclusion system change modeling. Kennedy-Hill brings her over twenty years of experience from Destination Management, Tourism, Global Sustainable Meeting Design, Team Building, and Nonprofit Management to work with leaders to embrace equity and build systemic change in their organizations and communities. Kennedy-Hill currently serves on the boards of Black United Fund of Oregon, Greater Portland Economic Development District and Transition Projects. She holds an MBA in Nonprofit Management from the University of Portland and a bachelor’s degree in Communications, with emphasis in adult learning theory and conflict resolution, from Marylhurst University. Support the show (http://www.hipnetwork.com/traveling-podcast)

Emma Weightman joins the program to talk about the rise of Rex Orange County and his incredibly successful sophomore record, 2017's 'Apricot Princess'. Read/Write Library ( https://readwritelibrary.org/ ) is a Chicago based organization that empowers the future of Chicago while embracing and preserving its past. I encourage people to look into the donating to the organization. The Black United Fund of Oregon ( https://www.bufor.org/ ) is aiding a community in distress as well. Host Case Lowe can be found on both Twitter ( https://twitter.com/_caselowe ) and Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/_caselowe/ ).

TODAY ON XRAY: (1) News With Friends with Emily Gilliland and Colin Jones (2) Talk Media News with Bob Ney (3) A vintage episode of Everything Is Interesting about Milk (5) An interview with the co-directors of femme art community Womxn House (6) And an interview with Chris Johnson about a comedy benefit for the Black United Fund of Oregon.

Today on XRAY In The Morning: XRAY partnered with The Numberz for Juneteenth; A Teach-in (1) Karol Collymore and Jeff Selby start with a welcome to the program (2) Interview with Dr. Alaiyo Foster, Executive Director of the Black United Fund (3) Interview with Heather Coleman Cox, party organizer for the Juneteenth OR celebration (4) Interview with Aneesah Rasheed, from They/They/Her which organizes events for the the trans, femme, and non-binary community (5) Interview between Ambush and Marceau Michael about funding black startups

Today on XRAY In The Morning (1) News With Friends with Emily Gilliland and Colin Jones (2) Talk Media News with Tom Squitieri (3) XRAY's personal finance show Oh My Dollar! (4) Interview with Dr. Alaiyo Foster, executive director of the Black United Fund of Oregon (5) Interview with Trevor Lehew and Blake Hooper, Dungeon and Dragon players and creators of the Dice Boyz podcast.

 Jason K. Appling is the Co-Founder of Cool Smart, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that has a mission to educate the youth and young professionals on the importance of philanthropy and increasing awareness of charitable initiatives in metropolitan areas through Cool, Smart, and Fun programming. Cool Smart, Inc. was founded in 2014 by Jason Appling and his business partner Byron Suggs. Elite professionals and socialites unite with the goal of giving back As approaching the age of 30, Jason was inspired to become more socially responsible in his community and realized that growing up, volunteerism and charity was not a major influence in his household. This inspired the birth of the Cool Smart, Inc., assuming that the youth would be more apt to volunteer and raise money for their community if educated on the importance of philanthropy but done in a manner that infused Cool, Smart, and Fun activities. Byron Suggs, Fox2 Detroit Reporter and Jason Appling In 2011, Jason Appling and his partner launched an annual fundraising event called Tux & Chucks. The original idea behind the event was to celebrate the two individual’s birthday but use the funds raise to donate to local non-profits organizations. The theme of the event was inspired by partner Byron Suggs’s wedding party who wore tuxedos and Converse Chuck Taylor gym shoes. The initial event drew over 350 people but as of 2015 draws over 1200+ patrons and over the course of 5 years has raised $45,000 for 9 local non-profit charities in the Metropolitan Detroit Area.   In addition, Jason Appling holds position of 2nd Vice President for BUF Connect, a young professional’s leadership group under the Black United Fund of Michigan. The mission of BUF Connect is to increase awareness of the Black United Fund’s mission to the young professionals between the ages of 21-40. The Black United Fund (BUF) is committed to impacting and supporting positive changes in a diverse community, by providing funding and support to start-up non-profits that focus on education, community development, cultural enrichment and economic improvement. Appling holds a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication from Michigan State University in Lansing, MI. His affiliations also include: Member, General Motors African Ancestry Network (GMAAN), corporate-sanctioned affinity group to provide a competitive advantage in attracting, developing, and retaining African Ancestry employees while engaging our communities to drive General Motors business priorities/performance. For more information, visit www.coolsmart.org