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ormalcy is the buzzword of the hour as families and businesses across the country begin the shift into a post- pandemic world. This summer, more than any other, feels like its full of the current zeitgeist of transition. A spirit of change is taking place, and while there are those who want to hold on to the past, we at the Black EOE Journal want to celebrate the tenacity of people who are focused on the next generation and committed to building a better future. Thats why it was an honor to hear the heart of our cover story, award- winning actor and producer Michael B. Jordan. It should come as no surprise that Jordan holds the education and uplift of youth from underserved communities in high regard, thus he uses his voice as an influencer as well as his position as the founder of the production company Outlier Society to give back as much as he can. According to him, I love mentorship. The next generation, theyre the future. Theyre the key to everything. Theyre supposed to be better than us. Read more about Jordans impact in the media and entertainment industry as an advocate, organizer as well as an activist on page 98. As part of our LGBTQ+ Special, check out the impact to future generations of the queer community from the House passage of the Equality Act on page 139. Furthermore, read about how CURLS haircare brand founder, Mahisha Dellinger, is committing to invest in creating a new generation of Black women millionaires on page 64 and how black celebrities are using their platforms to endorse and generate resources for Black- and minority-owned businesses on page 78. On the heels of celebrating our first federally recognized Juneteenth National Independence Day, many are excited to take back the freedoms and opportunities they felt were lost last year while others are determined to maintain the new lifestyles and mindsets theyve gained. At BEOEJ, were focused on how we can best impart transformational change in the communities we serve, and we look forward to continuing that mission with you going forward into the future.
Black EOE Journal Summer 2021 Volume 35, Issue 2 PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Mona Lisa Faris MANAGING EDITOR Kat Castagnoli EDITOR Tawanah Reeves-Ligon ART DIRECTOR Miriam Wiegel SUBMISSIONS EDITOR Natalie Rodgers DIGITAL MANAGER Karin Sweet ADVERTISING SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Sheila Hill SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Julie White DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Tonya Kinsey PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION Adam Richards Black EOE Journal is published by DiversityComm, Inc. 18 Technology Drive, Suite 170 Irvine, CA 92618 800-487-5099 SUBSCRIPTIONS Print Subscription: $16.00 per year Digital Issues: $11.99, Single Copy: $4.50 [email protected] Send submissions to [email protected] Visit our website: www.blackeoejournal.com
Black EOE Journal ( BEOEJ ) is the African-American career and business connection. Our mission is to be the epicenter of information utilizing our channels of distribution in print media and the Worldwide Web. As one of the strongest growing African-American publications in the nation, our mission is to inform, educate, employ and provide equal opportunity to corporate America in order to create a more diverse workplace. We provide the latest, most important diversity news, covering virtually every industry, business and profession. This includes up-to-date statistics on workforce diversity, as well as business- to-business trends. We offer both recruitment and business opportunities, along with accurate, timely conferences and event calendars. And, just as importantly, we spotlight inspiring role models and notable mentors. BEOEJ is a WBENC- and DOBE- certified company. The publishers reserve the right to reject or edit any copy, advertising or editorial. The publisher is not responsible for any unsolicited materials. Published by DiversityComm, Inc, Copyright 2021, in the United States of America, all rights reserved. Copyright 2021 by DiversityComm, Inc. www.diversitycomm.net
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