The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) has selected former CNN journalist Soledad O’Brien to keynote the Gracies Leadership Awards on Monday, Nov. 14, at Tribeca 360 in New York.
At the awards event, AWM will present its Legacy Leadership Award to Valerie K. Blackburn, a longtime radio executive, an industry leader, and an active and committed supporter of the organization.
Furthermore, the event provides an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the significant mark women have made in the media industry while also spurring action and encouraging female leaders in attendance.
“The Alliance for Women in Media’s commitment to shining a light on the impressive work of women in our industry and how they cover them in support and celebrate their talent makes me all the more honored and delighted to serve as keynote,” O’Brien said in a press release obtained by Barrett News Media.
O’Brien has worked at various news networks such as CNN, MSNBC, and NBC during her career in journalism.
“The Alliance for Women in Media is proud to recognize women for their exceptional achievements,” Becky Brooks, president, AWM. said. “It is our honor to have Soledad O’Brien as keynote and Valerie
Blackburn as the AWM Legacy Leadership recipient, both undoubtedly trailblazers in the world of media leaving a legacy for all women in media to follow.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
