The Resource Guild hosted our monthly  “The State of Black Media Mixer” on October 26, 2021 at The Legacy Center.  This event included high-level networking with media professionals, a special “State of Black Media” panel which featured Emmy Award Winning TV & Radio Professionals. Our panelist for this month were: Porfirio Castillo (6x Emmy Award Winning Journalist w/ CBS 46 and Award Winning Filmmaker), Bria Janelle (Sports/Multimedia Personality Atlanta Dream, Team USA, WWE & AEBL) , Dee Dee Parker (Radio Personality, Co-Host The Chubb Rock Show, Host of Chocolate City), Ric Mathis (Multimedia Journalist w/ Rolling Out Filmmaker) Linda Day (Associate Creative Director/Entertainment, Editor Upscale Magazine) and our very own Mr. Daniel Dickey (The Resource Guild Renaissance Man/Award Winning Brand Strategist) moderated the event.

“The State of Black Media Mixer” October Panelists pictured, from left to right, Porfirio Castillo, Bria JanelleMr. Daniel Dickey, Dee Dee ParkerLinda Day, Ric Mathis

Complimentary cocktails & complimentary lite bites were provided, courtesy of The Legacy Center.  This event was created to bring cohesion, comradery and a collective consciousness to Black Media in the Black Mecca.  We experience similar struggles and victories, this event was an opportunity to celebrate and show support to each other better.  We enjoyed a pleasant evening with all the attendees who came to the event.

Panelists gather for a photo at “The State of Black Media Mixer.”