Debra Lee
Former CEO of BET Networks who played a pivotal role in turning the small cable station into an industry staple.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 52min
Channel Confidence: BET's Debra Lee
Explore the inception and success of BET, led by Debra Lee, the first Black-owned business on NYSE. Learn about Lee's transition from lawyer to CEO and the challenges she faced. Dive into the evolution of BET's programming and the importance of representation for women of color in leadership roles.
Oct 4, 2023 • 37min
In Her Shoes: 50 Years of Hip Hop
Bevy Smith, Debra Lee, and Kiana Fitzgerald discuss the 50th anniversary of hip hop, reflecting on its impact, evolution, and challenges. They address the representation of women in the industry, misogyny and homophobia in hip hop, and the hope for positive change in the genre's future.
