The Black Studies Center of SUNY Old Westbury presents a discussion on the historical legacy and impact of African American entrepreneurship when it brings noted concert production manager Ronnie Stephenson, Jr. to campus.
Stephenson is the president and CEO of Creative Production Partners, a global entertainment production company with more than 10 years experience handing logistics, budgets, riders, casing and live concert and event production for some of the entertainment industry's leading figures. The firm's diverse client roster includes: Cardi B, Ne-Yo, Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation, Prince Royce, Anuel AA, Gucci Mane, Atlantic Records, The Vanity Group, Lion Babe, Ciara, Miami Marlins, TLC, Boyz II Men, Rick Ross, Leona Lewis, Iggy Azalea, Sage the Gemini, The Jacksons... to name a few.
No strangers to community involvement, CPP also had a hand in the “urban Woodstock” of New York City’s summer music festivals, Fort Greene Festival; social awareness-raising grassroots efforts such as Pedal Power NYC; and many more events all over the world with best-charting artists.
American Studies Professor Jermaine Archer, director of The Black Studies Center, will lead a discussion with Stephenson as part of the Center's continuing "The Impact and Sustainability of Black Studies" series.
Questions?
Contact Black Studies Center Director Jermaine Archer.
Photo caption: Ronnie Stephenson (center) poses with, from left, TLC's Chili and T-Boz during the Calgary Stampede Cowboys Music Festival.