2023 Keynote Speakers

LOUIS CARR

Louis Carr has been with BET Networks for 36 years, serving as the President of Media Sales for the last 21 years. During his tenure with the company, Carr has transformed the multicultural space for some of the world's biggest brands.

Through strategic partnerships with corporations like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, McDonald's, General Motors, Facebook, Apple, and many more, he has been a guide and a consultant on opportunities that exist within black and brown communities. Through his deep understanding of linear TV as well as digital and social platforms, he has made BET Networks the number one brand and choice for Black consumers. Carr's mantra, "Be led by data and insights," has driven BET to have the largest repository of information on Black consumers, more than any other media company in the world has. His understanding of this data has inspired him to create content and messages that help marketers sell products and services and help them become good corporate citizens.

DIANE DINKINS CARR

Diane Dinkins Carr is president and founder of DDC Consulting Group, Inc., an art appraisal and consulting company that provides appraisal, advisory, and resource services to connect individuals, collectors, architects, designers, developers, institutions, and businesses to the visual arts. Working tirelessly in bringing awareness to African American art and artists, Diane is very active in the art community and instrumental in keeping the legacy of the oldest African- American art center, South Side Community Art Center, alive where she served on the board for 30 years.

Panelists & Moderators

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