Creator Upfronts: Create Labs Ventures AI


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Tue, Oct 7

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3:45PM – 4:10PM

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Salon stage

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Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

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Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

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Mike Tresvant

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This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Creator Upfronts: Subculture


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

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3:00PM – 3:25PM

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Salon stage

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Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

TBD
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Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

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Mike Tresvant

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This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Creator Upfronts: Yatts


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

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2:30PM – 2:55PM

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Salon stage

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Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

TBD
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Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

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Mike Tresvant

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This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


State of Black America


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

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11:15AM – 12:00PM

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Impact stage

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Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

CEO, NAACP

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Journalist

Moderator

Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

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Mike Tresvant

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What does it mean to be Black in America during one of the most polarizing political moments in modern history? In this candid fireside chat, journalist Don Lemon sits down with NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson to examine the state of Black America in the Trump era. Together, they’ll unpack the political, cultural, and social realities facing Black communities—from civil rights rollbacks to rising activism—and explore how resilience, advocacy, and collective power can shape a more just future.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Africa Rising


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

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10:00AM – 10:45AM

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Premier stage

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Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

Caralene Robinson

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Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ogilvy

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Mike Tresvant

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Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

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This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Leveling Up, Not Selling Out


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

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2:30PM – 3:15PM

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Impact stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

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Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of aWLCo

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VP, Global Marketing & Media Innovation, P&G

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When Black beauty founders sell their companies to major corporations, they’re often accused of “selling out.” Meanwhile, white founders making the same moves are praised as savvy entrepreneurs. In this candid conversation, P&G’s Eric Austin and Mielle Organics founder Monique Rodriguez unpack the double standards Black founders face, the cultural weight of ownership, and what it really means to scale without losing authenticity. Together, they’ll explore how leveling up through strategic partnerships can empower brands, expand access, and strengthen legacies—challenging the narrative that growth comes at the expense of community.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


How to Prevent a Marketing Misfire


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Date

Tue, Oct 8

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12:00PM – 12:45PM

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Salon stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

Author, “Responsible Marketing” & CMO Advisor/Inclusive Marketing Strategist at Be/Co

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Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

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Mike Tresvant

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From Pepsi’s infamous Kendall Jenner protest ad to American Eagle’s controversial campaign with Sydney Sweeney, brands continue to stumble into cultural landmines that could have been avoided. This talk examines why marketing misfires keep happening—whether it’s arrogance, incompetence, or a lack of diverse perspectives at the table—and what senior marketers must do differently. With the right insights and consultation, campaigns can resonate instead of offend, building trust rather than backlash.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Opening Remarks: Blackweek Is


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

Time

9:00AM -9:15AM

Stage

Breakthrough stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

CEO & Founder, Hero Collective

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Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of aWLCo

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Blackweek Co-founder Joe Anthony kicks off the conference with a powerful framing of what Blackweek is: a cultural and economic forum where ideas, creativity, and influence converge. In his opening remarks, Anthony will set the tone for the week ahead—unpacking the mission, the movement, and why Blackweek has become the space where culture meets commerce and shapes the future.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


Beyond the Beat: Hip-Hop's Blueprint for Building Lasting Legacies


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

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2:30PM – 3:15PM

Stage

Breakthrough stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

CEO, Monami Entertainment

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Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of aWLCo

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Hip-hop is more than music—it’s a global movement, a cultural engine, and a masterclass in reinvention. In this powerful talk, Mona Scott-Young explores how hip-hop’s pioneers have transformed their artistry into multi-decade careers, expanding into film, entrepreneurship, and activism while continuing to influence the world stage. Drawing on her experience at the forefront of music and media, she reveals the strategies and mindset that turn moments into movements and artists into icons. This is a story of vision, resilience, and the cultural imprint that ensures hip-hop’s legacy will inspire generations to come.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.


From Fighting for Gold, to Fighting for Your Life


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Date

Tue, Oct 7

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12:00PM – 12:45PM

Stage

Salon stage

Address

Spring Studios
50 Varick St,
New York, NY 10013

Speakers & Moderators

Olympic Gold Medalist

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Psychologist, CEO & Founder of Therapy for Black Girls

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Diversity Media Strategy & Investment, General Motors

Speaker

Mike Tresvant

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Olympic gold medalist Tianna Madison nearly lost her life to a complication from a fibroid—an experience that exposed painful truths about inequities in our healthcare system. In this deeply personal talk, she shares her story to spotlight the urgent need for systemic change: why Black women are disproportionately dismissed, misdiagnosed, and left vulnerable, and what the healthcare industry must do to ensure every patient receives equal, evidence-based care. Madison challenges providers, policymakers, and communities to reimagine a healthcare system where survival and dignity are not determined by race, gender, or bias, but by a shared standard of humanity.

This Blackweek discussion is proudly sponsored by Shipt. We’re grateful for their generous support and commitment to right-sizing industries to help create more opportunity for equity and ownership.