Popcorn, Purpose, and Poetry: The Business of Arts and Entertainment

Monday, February 26, 2024

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Commemorate Black History Month with a one-of-a-kind exploration of film, poetry and entrepreneurship with Drexel alumnus and critically acclaimed and award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, impact artist and speaker Yanatha Desouvre ’01.

Hosted by the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business, Drexel LeBow Black Alumni Network and the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, the evening includes:

• Screenings of “The Sweetest Girl” and “A Great Day in Harlem” short films

• Keynote: “Proven Actionable Tips on How to be a Successful Entrepreneur in Arts and Entertainment” by Desouvre

• Engaging Q&A
• Live spoken word performance
• Book signing of “Revelations: Road to Redemption (Goodman Chronicles)” by Desouvre
• Networking reception

Contact Information

Jeffrey Spence
jbs23@drexel.edu