Power Rising Summit Honors BET CEO

Power Rising, a national summit for Black women, announced that BET Networks Chairwoman and CEO Debra Lee will receive the inaugural “Power Rising Legacy Award” to celebrate and honor her trailblazing career. “It is a very special honor to celebrate Debra at this moment where the world is acknowledging the influence and impact of Black women have (sic) on every sphere of culture and community -- from the world of politics to the C-suite, to the front lines of activism or on stage and screen,” said Minyon Moore, summit co-convener. “In addition to Debra’s many accomplishments and philanthropic work, her experience and insight make her indispensable to any conversation by and about black women." The Power Rising Summit kicked off on Thursday and will go through the weekend. The summit convenes Black women and girls from all over the country. More here.