NEW YORK CITY 02-03 Nov 2023

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BlackStars Summit & Awards are two transformative days of learning, connections, and inspiration dedicated to elevating Black talent and equipping them for success in a post-pandemic workforce. Set in the heart of the world’s financial capital, New York City, the conference brings together industry leaders and emerging talent  from various sectors to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and celebrate the impact and contributions of African-Americans in the corporate landscape.

2023 Honorees

Elena Richards

Elena Richards

Principal and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

KPMG

Aaron Aboagye

Aaron Aboagye

Managing Partner, Detroit

McKinsey & Co.

Edwige A. Robinson

Edwige A. Robinson

SVP of Network Engineering & Operations

T-Mobile

Rodney J. Taylor, M.D.

Rodney J. Taylor, M.D.

Chairman, Dept. of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Kawanza Humphrey

Kawanza Humphrey

Chief Human Resources Officer

VyStar Credit Union

Dennis D. Williams

Dennis D. Williams

SVP, Corporate Social Responsibility

Warner Bros. Discovery

Evaristus Mainsah

Evaristus Mainsah

VP, People eXperience & Technology

Amazon Ads & IMDb

Aaliyah Shafiq Ely

Aaliyah Shafiq Ely

VP, Sparkling Flavors Category

Coca-Cola North America

Ron Taylor

Ron Taylor

EVP and Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion- US

Natixis Investment Managers

Cecilia Nelson-Hurt

Cecilia Nelson-Hurt

Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

Heidrick & Struggles

Markus Green, ESQ

Markus Green, ESQ

VP & Assistant General Counsel

Pfizer, Inc.

LaQuenta Jacobs

LaQuenta Jacobs

Global VP of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity

Kimberly Clark

Carl J. Holland

Carl J. Holland

2nd Vice President, Client Management Employee Benefits

The Standard

Keia Cole

Keia Cole

Chief Digital Officer

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE)

Haile Owusu, PhD

Haile Owusu, PhD

SVP, Applied Data Science & Machine Learning

Warner Bros Discovery

Previous Honorees

SCHEDULE

THU, NOV 02, 2023 SUMMIT Hosted by Dethra Giles
52 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
FRI, NOV 03, 2023 AWARDS GALA Hosted by Anita Erskine
Capitale Ballroom- 130 Bowery, New York, NY 10013

Summit Speakers

Video

"I grew up with very strong mentors"- Honoree Spotlight, Emeka Chinwuba
  • "I grew up with very strong mentors"- Honoree Spotlight, Emeka Chinwuba
  • Michael Armstrong (Paramount) delivers captivating speech on the importance of staying connected
  • Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee addresses 2019 honorees
  • "Inclusion is what I do. Diversity is who I am" - Honoree spotlight, Iesha Berry

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