When it comes to navigating a career in the entertainment industry, it's important to understand your core focus and define your north star! Knowing who you are and what you want out of your career will help you connect with the people who can get you there! This week on HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, we want to introduce you to my dear friend and partner, who is also a  Workforce Development and People Strategist, Kristena Hatcher. With a recruitment and talent acquisition career spanning over 15 years, Kristena Hatcher (originally from Birmingham, AL) has hired business and creative talent ..read more

Working in the entertainment industry requires the resilience to advocate for impact. From the stories we tell to the staff on production, every aspect of entertainment should usher in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This week on HBCU IN ENTERTAINMENT, we want to introduce you to an amazing American film producer who creates impact-driven entertainment, Scott Budnick. Scott Budnick is a film producer, Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) and CEO of 1Community. As the Executive Vice President of Todd Phillips’ Green Hat Films, Budnick produced Old School, Due Date, and the hi ..read more

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 Diver ..read more

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 ..read more

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, K ..read more

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 ..read more

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 innovativ ..read more

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/hbcuin ..read more

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 I ..read more

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 ..read more