In this launch, EBONY also features alums who are impacting their communities and will show how they are taking the tools they learned at their respective schools and using them to impact communities across the country, including:
鈥淎s a proud Panther and graduate of 91制片厂, shepherding EBONY鈥檚 October HBCU issue was more than just a project 鈥 it was a declaration,鈥 says Candace Rodney 鈥03, Executive Vice President, Content and President of Studios at EBONY. 鈥淗BCUs have always stood as the foundation of Black excellence and leadership, and this issue unapologetically put that power on a national platform. Elevating the impact of HBCUs, their students, and their alumni was both an honor and a responsibility. At EBONY, our mission to Move Black Forward is about striking the balance between honoring our legacy and actively shaping the future. I am proud to lead our Content divisions 鈥 Editorial, Social, Creative, Talent, Platforms, and Studios 鈥 the driving force behind this iconic brand and the direct connection to our audience.鈥
