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Detavio Samuels
CEO
Revolt
THE WHY? Under Sean " Diddy "
Combs' leadership, Samuels showcases
educational programs about social
justice, geared toward the Gen Z and
millennial audiences, that focus on entrepreneurs
who pitch disruptive ideas
that seek to improve Black communities
and culture. Samuels believes that
with Black creativity driving the global
economy and hip-hop driving global
culture, his efforts will prime Revolt
to become the leading Black-owned
global media network.
HE SAYS... " I proudly and strongly
support The Brotherhood Sister
Sol. They genuinely wrap their arms
around young people of color who
the world would typically count out. "
A MOVIE THAT INSPIRES ME:
" Black Panther. " It authentically
presents Black people through a lens
of royalty, power and pride for our
lineage.
Simran Sethi
EVP, Development & Content
Strategy
ABC Entertainment
THE WHY? As head of ABC Entertainment's
scripted development
and current TV slate, Sethi's invested
in creators and shows like Quinta
Brunson's " Abbott Elementary, "
which ended its first season as ABC's
highest-rated comedy, and the Peabody-winning
" The Wonder Years "
reboot, all while ensuring that at least
half of the directors on all ABC shows
are from underrepresented groups.
Sethi also co-founded ABC's Diversity,
Inclusion and You Task Force.
SHE SAYS... " There's no one-sizefits-all
plan that can be applied to
every situation, every show or every
creative team. "
BOOK I WISH EVERYONE
WOULD READ: " Team of Rivals:
The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, "
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Savalle Sims
General Counsel
Warner Bros. Discovery
THE WHY? In addition to her many contributions as an experienced litigator
for Discovery, Sims has become an advocate of diversity in the industry. Sims
strives to partner with outside law firms that prioritize diversity, while maintaining
her support for a number of Warner Bros. Discovery's internal diversity
initiatives. By advocating for a diverse workforce with colleagues both
internally and externally, Sims has been integral in helping the company and
the industry at large to build and nurture an inclusive workplace that attracts,
retains and rewards exceptional talent.
SHE SAYS... Some people who have kicked down doors for me are " Rita
Bank, Tony Lupo, Adria Alpert Romm and Bruce Campbell. "
A TV SERIES THAT INSPIRES ME: " Perry Mason. "
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Tina Simmons
SVP, Human Resources,
Central Division
Comcast Cable
THE WHY? Simmons executed the
overall talent strategy and helped to
increase diversity among senior leadership
within the Central Division.
And while pandemic and social injustice
concerns continued through 2021
and 2022, she's been collaborating
with the HR community to obtain the
highest-ever employee engagement
results for the Central Division. And
as a Per Scholas Diverse by Design
board member, she supports the
mission to create a thriving workforce
with equitable access to education.
SHE SAYS... " I believe in grabbing
all the lemons and making the best
lemonade possible. "
WHAT COMMUNITY SUPPORT
INITIATIVE HAS YOUR COMPANY
CHAMPIONED THAT YOU'RE
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