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Lyrically Correct: How Black Music Shapes Narratives & Influences Culture

June 20, 2024

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For generations, Black music has played a pivotal role in shaping the social, cultural and political landscapes within our nation and across the globe. Panelists discuss the contributions made by this art form that transcends spaces and the profound impact it has on storytelling in television and film.

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Recording AcademyBlack Music Collective

MEET OUR PANELISTS

Michele Ballantyne

OPENING REMARKS

RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (RIAA)

MICHELE BALLANTYNE

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) President and Chief Operating Officer Michele Ballantyne manages day-to-day operations and is an instrumental advocate for the music community...

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Stephen K. Benjamin

OPENING REMARKS

THE WHITE HOUSE

STEPHEN K. BENJAMIN

SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Steve Benjamin is an Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Public Engagement. Prior to joining the Biden-Harris Administration, Benjamin...

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Jamila Daniel

OPENING REMARKS

LIONSGATE | STARZ

JAMILA DANIEL

CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER AND SVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Jamila Daniel is the Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President of Human Resources at STARZ. As Chief Diversity Officer, she is responsible for partnering with the company’s leadership team...

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Joey BadA$$

POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN

JOEY BADA$$

RAPPER, ACTOR

Rapper, actor, activist Joey Bada$$ grew up in Bed-Stuy reading the works of Harlem Renaissance writers and beyond, building a natural transition to rap by bringing a careful artist’s eye to what was already familiar to his hometown’s hip-hop...

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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

REP. SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK

FLORIDA'S 20TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, the first Black woman to represent Florida’s 20th Congressional District, was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2023 to serve a second term...

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Dr. Chelsey Green

RECORDING ACADEMY’S BLACK MUSIC COLLECTIVE

DR. CHELSEY GREEN

VICE CHAIR, RECORDING ACADEMY & CO-CHAIR, BMC

Described as "passionate, electrifying, and innovative," international recording artist Dr. Chelsey Green breaks down stereotypes of traditional string playing. A native of Houston, Texas, Dr. Chelsey Green is a multi-instrumentalist...

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Rico Love

RECORDING ACADEMY’S BLACK MUSIC COLLECTIVE

RICO LOVE

CO-CHAIR

Love is a three-time SESAC Songwriter of the Year. He has written and produced hit records for artists such as David Guetta/Usher ("Without You"), Romeo Santos ("Promise"), Usher ("There Goes My Baby"), Nelly ("Just a Dream"), Trey Songz ("Heart Attack"), and...

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Derryck “Big Tank” Thornton

BMF, POWER UNIVERSE

DERRYCK “BIG TANK” THORNTON

MUSIC SUPERVISOR

Derryck “Big Tank” Thornton has never allowed himself to be boxed into just one area of expertise. First as a composer, on projects including the sitcom “My Wife and Kids,” “You Got Served” and the animated comedy series “The Boondocks,” before...

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Stephanie Walters

MODERATOR

YELLOW, DREAM PUSHER CO.

STEPHANIE WALTERS

TV HOST, PRODUCER

As a graduate of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University, Stephanie Walters has edified her skills in storytelling, production, and leadership through education and experience. As YELLOW’s...

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