Women in Hip-Hop: From The Mic To The Boardroom
Wes Jackson, educator, producer and entrepreneur, returns to MPAC with a new virtual presentation highlighting the journey of women in hip hop. From Sha Rock to Megan Thee Stallion, and Sylvia Robinson (Sugar Hill Records) to Desiree Perez (CEO of Roc Nation), women have mastered the ability to hold and wield power from both the artistic and business side of this global billion-dollar industry. This virtual lecture will be followed by Q&A.
Biography
Wes Jackson has over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur and innovator in the entertainment business. He helped launch the careers of Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Talib Kweli, El-P (Run The Jewels), Common, and others. His first venture Seven Heads Entertainment was a boutique independent record label and management company, with its roster traveling the world as the vanguard for progressive and community based Hip-Hop.
In 2005 Wes founded the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival with the mission to create a world class event to honor Hip-Hop music and culture. The Festival has hosted a range of amazing talent including Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar.
Wes has taught at the City University of New York and has consulted for ABC’s ‘Soul Of A Nation’, Jazz At Lincoln Center, MTV, and Grammy Camp. He is currently a Senior Executive In Residence and Director of the Business of Creative Enterprise Program at Emerson College.
Community engagement is paramount to Wes. In addition to his teaching and Hip-Hop Advocacy, Wes is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., serves on the Board of the Brooklyn Public Library, and is the Chair of the Board of the Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse Club.
Women in Hip-Hop: From The Mic To The Boardroom
Wes Jackson, educator, producer and entrepreneur, returns to MPAC with a new virtual presentation highlighting the journey of women in hip hop. From Sha Rock to Megan Thee Stallion, and Sylvia Robinson (Sugar Hill Records) to Desiree Perez (CEO of Roc Nation), women have mastered the ability to hold and wield power from both the artistic and business side of this global billion-dollar industry. This virtual lecture will be followed by Q&A.
Audience Q&A to follow the presentation.
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