Media mogul Byron Allen is being honored this weekend at the Harvard Business School’s African American Student Union at the H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference, which recognizes the contribution of African-American business leaders.
Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, will receive the inaugural Legendary Honor, presented by Gravy, a community-driven education and investment platform.
“I’m deeply humbled to receive the inaugural Legendary Honor from some of America’s best and brightest leaders during this historic weekend for African-American business,” Allen said. “This honor is particularly special because of Gravy’s mission of inspiring and empowering generational wealth, a critical issue to address within our underrepresented communities.”
At the event, American Express sponsored a VIP reception.
“Mr. Allen has transformed the media industry and is a trailblazer addressing critical issues regarding African-American economic inclusion and he is the perfect candidate for Gravy’s inaugural Legendary Honor,“ said conference co-chairs Lauren Thomas, Quintin Haynes and Temi Olonilua in a joint statement. ■
