![]() ![]() Similar praise was given to their 2010 project, Wake Up!, a collaborative effort with John Legend inspired by the political landscape of the 2008 elections, and winning a Grammy Award for “Best R&B Album” a few months later. Winning a Grammy Award for its lead single, “You Got Me” featuring Erykah Badu, Things Fall Apart garnered Trotter critical acclaim as the “lyricist’s lyricist” according to Rolling Stone. The Roots’ 1999 album Things Fall Apart catapulted the group into the mainstream. After releasing their 1993 demo/debut Organix under the simplified moniker "The Roots", Trotter’s narratives grew more personal and political in nature, artistically expanding both him and the band. ![]() ![]() Raised in South Philadelphia, Trotter attended the city's School of Creative and Performing Arts where he met Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and formed the band the Square Roots. Trotter is widely lauded for his rhythmically complex and reference-driven lyrical content, his sharply honed live performances, and the fluidity of his creative abilities. Tariq Trotter, better known as Black Thought, is an American rap artist and co-founder of the Philadelphia hip-hop group, The Roots. We promise to make it the largest, most exciting, and impactful event yet! We can’t wait to see you there.Ģ019 Keynote Speaker Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter Next year marks the 10th-anniversary HAATBP. We hosted panels and workshops aimed at professional and personal development and provided ample opportunities to network with recruiters and participate in portfolio reviews. The next day, HAATBP kicked off with an inspiring keynote by Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter. Attendees networked and were treated to an artist showcase. The night before the big conference and career fair, we hosted a welcome reception at VMLY&R exclusively for mid-level professionals. Our ninth annual HAATBP was one of the most successful to date. We welcomed over 650 students and industry professionals, 34 sponsors, and provided over 60 travel stipends to students and recent graduates from 14 states. Thank you for making Here Are All the Black People 2019 an incredible success!Įach year, we strive to take HAATBP’s mission to improve diversity and inclusion in the creative industry to new heights. Her most important role, however, is played during the off-hours where she is mother to Bobby and Sonny and wife to an incredible human. She is also a contributing webinar leader for the 4As and is an active founding member of She Run It’s #Inclusive100 initiative. In 2018, Prota received the She Runs It Working Mother of the Year Award, which honors outstanding, multitasking moms who work in the marketing and media industry, serve as strong role models and mentors to others, and inspire their co-workers, families, and communities through their talent and tenacity. Most recently, she helped lead the agency to win the title of Most Collaborative Culture at Digiday’s 2019 Worklife Awards.īefore her time at Forsman & Bodenfors, Michele held leadership roles at The Barbarian Group, J. Additionally, Michele has landed coverage in industry outlets including Adweek, Digiday, Campaign, The Drum, and Muse by Clio, to name a few. Through her partnerships both in and out of the office and her collaborative approach to working, not only did Michele led Forsman & Bodenfors New York to 3% Certification in 2018, she also played an integral role in the agency reaching pay parity amongst its team members in 2019. Her nearly 15 years experience in Talent and the business of people for multibillion-dollar companies, global advertising networks, and small tech-led creative shops has made Michele acutely aware of what drives creativity, employee happiness, business growth, and profitability. After three years at the global creative collective, she has made bold moves to change the industry from within, rallying the agency’s senior leadership around her belief that diversity is key to world-class creativity and inspiring them to embrace new roles as champions not just for women, but for overall equality and diversity. As Global Board Member of Talent at Forsman & Bodenfors, Michele Prota strives to design working environments where people can do the most transformational work of their careers. ![]()
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