Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Revolt Media & TV: Social Justice Journalism

This episode features LA-based Duke alum Detavio Samuels ’02, Chief Executive Officer at REVOLT MEDIA & TV, the nation’s leading creator & distributor of Hip Hop content. Founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs, REVOLT uses the biggest driver of global culture—Hip Hop—and a multi-platform ecosystem (TV, digital, social and live events) to help Millennials and Gen Z understand the world around them and impact change. Detavio and his REVOLT MEDIA & TV colleagues take us behind the scenes of REVOLT BLACK NEWS to look at social justice through the lens of journalism.

Panel

Cherisse McKenzie, Head of Production, REVOLT MEDIA & TV

Deon Graham, Chief Brand Officer, Combs Enterprises

Eboni K. Williams, Host & Executive Producer, REVOLT BLACK NEWS

Moderated by Detavio Samuels ’02, CEO, REVOLT MEDIA & TV

 

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Our theme song is "Carolina" by Cameron Thompkins '13.

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