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.

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.