Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) within any industry starts with one person's willingness to create change! This week on HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, we sit down with a woman who is shaping the future of DEI for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Courtney Moore. Courtney Moore is a seasoned diversity and talent development professional with a career that spans over twenty years. She has worked in leadership roles across finance, engineering, law and sport industries where she has a proven track record as a successful agent of change for diversity and inclusion. Ms. Moore is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the Los Angeles Dodgers creating and implementing the strategy to enhance the organization’s culture of inclusion. Prior to joining the Dodgers, Ms. Moore worked for the Munger, Tolles & Olson law firm and is a licensed attorney who has served in various diversity roles with Morgan Stanley, The Aerospace Corporations and law firms where she was responsible for a variety of diversity initiatives encompassing recruitment, retention and other programs to foster inclusion. Connect with Courtney: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyamoore/ Website: https://www.mlb.com/dodgers Here's How We Can Stay Connected: Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/⁠ Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/ Apply For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠ Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2 ⁠Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

When it comes to building your career, it's important to embrace your truest self and believe in your greatness. This week on HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, we sit down with a woman who is changing the face of original programming, Ashley McFarlin. Ashley McFarlin is the Vice President of Development & Original Production at WEtv/ALLBlk where she oversees new and developing projects for the network and serves as an Executive Producer on popular series including Grown & Gospel, Brat Loves Judy, A La Carte and 50 Cent’s Hip Hop Homicides. As a Howard alum with over twenty years’ experience in the industry, McFarlin has garnered a strong reputation for crafting layered, elevated stories of larger-than-life characters that are relatable, real and wildly entertaining. Today, I am proud to share an amazing partnership with Ashley and we are so excited to have her on the show! Connect with Ashley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleymac/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missashleymac1/ Website: https://birdseyeentertainment.com/ Here's How We Can Stay Connected: Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/⁠ Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/ For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠ Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠ Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

The journey to your dream career can often include different stops before your arrival. You may have to try different jobs or explore different industries before you find the right fit, but this week's guest experienced a magical adventure that landed her at Disney! This week on HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, we sit down with a woman who is elevating diverse voices at Disney Music Group, Kara Reeves. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Kara Reeves graduated with a B.A. in Communication and Culture from Howard University, with a concentration in legal communications and a minor in Psychology. Currently, Kara works at Disney Music Group as a digital marketing specialist in the Sales & Digital department where she leads fitness, voice and podcast initiatives with digital streaming partners throughout the company. Kara is a strong advocate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts within Disney Music Group as well as the overall Walt Disney Company, and currently sits on the DMG DEI Council, ensuring inclusion and diversity is a priority at the company. Connect with Kara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karareeves/ Here's How We Can Stay Connected: Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/⁠ Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/⁠ Apply For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/ ⁠Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

Do you have the drive to fight for what you want? When it comes to the entertainment industry, it's important to be ready for the fight! Fight for your dream internship, fight for your professional career, fight for what you believe in and fight to make history! This week on HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, we sit down with a woman who fought to land her dream job at Dej Jam Recordings! Tierra Gray is the A&R Administration Coordinator for Def Jam Recordings. She is a proud alumni of HBCU Tennessee State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in communications. Tierra’s early career began at iHeartMedia where she was the third African American woman to have her own radio show in Nashville, TN. Today, she joins to discuss her journey and how we refine the future of the music industry. Connect with Tierra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tierra-gray-42ba3880/ Here's How We Can Stay Connected: Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/⁠ Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/⁠A... For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠ Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠ Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an EICOP Intern with HBCU in LA | NY | ATL? Well APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!! In this episode, you'll hear from the EICOP team about the summer internship application process, best practices, the impact EICOP has had on previous interns, and how to submit a competitive application! The EICOP Internship Program provides a select group of diverse student leaders the opportunity to gain access and opportunities to internships essential for launching and leveraging a career in an industry where they have been sorely underrepresented. We are an innovative pipeline development initiative and the first program of its kind to provide students with critical housing and the opportunity to participate in 10 week internships with major studios, networks, talent agencies and other global creative industry organizations. Want to learn more about us! Apply TODAY to join the next HBCU in LA | NY | ATL Summer 2024 Cohort! Check out our website: https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/ Here's How We Can Stay Connected: - Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/ ⁠- Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/⁠ - Apply For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠ - Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠ - Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

You’re listening to HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, where diversity, equity, and inclusion refine the future of entertainment.  I’m your host, Stacy Milner and welcome back to another episode. Today I want to talk to you about: Pivotal moments in history that have trail-blazed paths for black and brown students Systematic issues preventing the advancement of D.E.I. And, improvements to continue the effort for diversity in the entertainment industry Here's How We Can Stay Connected:  Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/⁠ Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/⁠ Apply For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠ Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠ Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

Welcome to HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, where diversity, equity, and inclusion refine the future of entertainment. In this episode, we introduce you to critically-acclaimed actor, writer, director, and producer, James Bland! Best known for starring as “Malachi” in his Emmy Award-winning drama series, GIANTS, James Bland is a towering figure in the world of storytelling and a multi-hyphenate creative with an insatiable appetite for exploring global cultures and imagining narrative worlds. His creative thumbprint is on cultural touchstones cherished by millions. Most recently, he directed the NAACP Image Award-nominated HBO documentary special INSECURE: THE END and co-wrote the final episode of THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS, which holds the distinction of being Peacock's biggest-ever original series debut. These days Bland is writing on the second season of UNCOUPLED for Showtime while developing original content under his eponymous production company banner. Upcoming projects include the dark comedy series, UNCONVENTIONAL, for which he serves as a writer, director, and series regular, and the indie feature film, BEST PLACE, for which he stars alongside Marco Pigossi and Marisa Tomei. Connect with James: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrbland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamesblandproductions LinkedIn: https://twitter.com/jrbland Here's How We Can Stay Connected: Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/⁠Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/⁠Apply For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

Welcome to HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, where diversity, equity, and inclusion refine the future of entertainment. In this episode, we introduce you to a talented trailblazer, speaker, author, and social entrepreneur, Halleemah Nash! Hailing from Compton, California and a graduate of Howard University, Halleemah Nash is the brilliant mind behind the underrepresented talent solutions firm - Rosecrans Ventures - where she provides coaching and career courses for marginalized talent populations in the workforce. Backed by 12+ years driving business initiatives that attract, retain, and develop diverse talent, Halleemah's executive career includes social impact and education based projects at iMentor, iF Charities, and The Chicago Bulls. Connect with Halleemah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halleemah/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalleemahNash/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halleemahnash/ Here's How We Can Stay Connected: Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/⁠Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/⁠Apply For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

You’re listening to HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, where diversity, equity, and inclusion refine the future of entertainment. I’m your host, Stacy Milner and welcome to our very FIRST episode!!  Today, I want to talk to you about: My personal journey in entertainment - 01:30 The history of EICOP - 10:30 The start of HBCU IN LA & NY Internship Programs - 15:20 So, with that being said, let’s dive in! Here's How We Can Stay Connected: Visit The Website: https://eicop.org/ Follow Us On Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/ Apply For An Internship: https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/ Become A Mentor: https://etn.eicop.org/v2 Become A Donor: https://eicop.org/donate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message

Hello and welcome to HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, a podcast dedicated to elevating HBCU Stories while highlighting diversity equity and inclusion in the Entertainment Industry. I’m your host, Stacy Milner and each week you can expect to hear solo or guest conversations from some of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies, as well as amazing thought leaders, storytellers, and change agents who are paving the way for HBCU & MSI students.  To Connect with us, visit the links below: Visit The Website: ⁠https://eicop.org/ ⁠Follow Us On Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hbcuinla/⁠ Apply For An Internship: ⁠https://eicop.org/how-to-apply/⁠ Become A Mentor: ⁠https://etn.eicop.org/v2⁠ Become A Donor:⁠ https://eicop.org/donate/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hbcuinentertainment/message