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We go beyond the story. Athletes, creators, attorneys, executives, professors, and entrepreneurs — in their own words.

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Who Gets a Seat at the Table?

Portrait of Jaia Thomas, founder of Diverse Representation

Jaia Thomas

Founder of Diverse Representation on access, power, and the future of entertainment law.

“The industry doesn’t have a diversity problem. It has a power problem.”

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Portrait of Marcus Graham

Entrepreneur

The Business of Black Excellence

Marcus Graham — On building brands that last in an industry that wasn’t built for you.

Portrait of Derek Coleman

Athlete

When the Crowd Goes Silent

Derek Coleman — On what athletes don’t talk about after the game ends.

Portrait of Simone Park

Creator

The Algorithm Doesn’t Care About Art

Simone Park — On platform power, creator rights, and who really owns your audience.

Portrait of Maya Reeves

Attorney

Every Contract Tells a Story

Maya Reeves — On reading between the lines of entertainment agreements.

Portrait of Dr. James Whitfield

Professor

The Professor in the Room

Dr. James Whitfield — On what law schools still get wrong about the entertainment industry.

Portrait of Aaliyah Brooks

Entrepreneur

Built Different

Aaliyah Brooks — On founding a company at 24 with no roadmap and no apologies.

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