Shifting the Culture: The Journey of Black Creatives Making an Impact on Their Industry

In celebration of Black History Month, join an engaging discussion with Black creative-industry leaders Jackee de Lagarde, Malyia McNaughton, and Khary Simon, guided by social justice leader and civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson. The panel will be followed by an alumni and student mixer, featuring light refreshments and student DJs from the WFIT Radio Station club. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, share ideas, and connect. Find speaker bios on the registration page

Co-hosted by the Black Student Union, the Social Justice Center, and the FIT Foundation.

This event is part of FIT’s 2025 Black History Month activities. Find out more at fitnyc.edu/blackhistory.

If you can’t attend in person, register for the livestream.

This event is free and open to the public; REGISTER HERE.