Thank you to all who joined 212NYC on Feb.12 for our 2026 Black History Month event, “Our Dollars, Our Dignity: The Power of the Black Consumer.” A packed room, exceptional panel discussion and highly engaged audience made for an unforgettable evening of connections, insight, and inspiration.
Huge thanks to our outstanding moderator, DéVon Christopher Johnson (Chairman & CEO, BOMESI Foundation; Founder, BOMESI Collective) and panelists Charlene Polite Corley, (VP, Inclusive Insights, Nielsen); Walter T Geer III, (Chief Creative Officer, Innovation, VML, NA), Huanne Hughes, Senior Marketing Executive, and Channing Martin (Former Chief Diversity & Social Impact Officer, IPG) for sharing your insights with the 212NYC community!
Thank you to all who joined us for your exceptional engagement and adding so much to the discussion in the lively Q&A!
Special thanks to our sponsor SiriusXM DÍRO (Diversity & Inclusion for the Revenue Organization) in partnership with Fluency, for hosting the event!
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