While honoring Black history and heritage is not confined to just one month of the year, February marks a special time of recognition. Here, how leading Black executives are marking Black excellence.
has been a moment to reflect on my own family ancestry, recounting and celebrating the stories I know of how they’ve contributed to the fabric of this country and wishing I knew the stories that have been lost. And my team and I have been honoring Madam C.J. Walker — innovator, philanthropist and activist — by bringing her legacy to life through her eponymous line Madam by Madam C.J. Walker.
When I think about Black music, food, spirituality, art and creativity and how Black people continue to drive culture, I think there must have been moments of joy, perhaps an escape, that was crucial to their ability to keep moving forward. So I’m celebrating Black rhythm, beauty, creativity and culture as I honor the trailblazers, artists and activists who make me feel really proud to be a Black woman.” — Crystal Sai, executive director, chief of staff, global online, the Estée Lauder Cos.
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