FIGHTING FOR DEI
How Durham app development boss Don Shin is spotlighting diversity, equity and inclusion

Phillipe Charles, CrossComm’s director of marketing, says there are two considerations for diversity within the tech industry. “There is the diversity of people who work in the industry, and there is the diversity of the people impacted,” he says.

Celebration of Black Culture, Music, Innovation, Business + Community Coming to Downtown Durham

The Google for Entrepreneurs Black Founders Exchange Program returns to Durham for its third year. Hosted by American Underground, The Exchange is a week-long immersion program for pre-selected teams, focused on addressing the documented funding gap for startups led by Black founders.

AS APPLE CONTEMPLATES A NORTH CAROLINA CAMPUS, LOCAL STARTUP LEADERS WEIGH IN

“I think we’ve been seeing evidence that the Triangle tech scene is kind of sub-par to none,” says Phillipe Charles, director of communications and member experience at the Triangle’s biggest tech hub, Durham’s American Underground.

Diversity and Inclusion in The Triangle

We were inspired to make a video highlighting some of the faces of our growing tech and entrepreneurial organizations. In it you’ll hear about the role of small businesses and startups from Farad Ali, President and CEO at The Institute for Economic Development in Durham, Phillipe Charles of American Underground, and Christopher Gergen of HQ Raleigh. 

Duke TIP — Talking Entrepreneurship at American Underground

For June’s issues of Navigator and Insights magazines, Duke TIP paid a visit to American Underground, a co-working space for growth companies in Durham, North Carolina. Phillipe Charles, a TIP alum and AU’s Director of Communications, showed us around the space and talked innovation, dedication, and being okay with “failing fast.”

DURHAM’S STARTUP LEADERS ARE USING INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS TO BRING BACK BLACK WALL STREET

According to the 2015-16 AU annual report, $26.7 million were raised by AU-headquartered companies, with 1,000+ jobs created. Of those companies, nearly 30 percent were minority-led. Charles’ main mission is to connect these emerging entrepreneurs within the hub to existing investors and resources that can help them scale their businesses.

American Underground Members Want to Rap For Annual Report Video

American Underground had a lot of great news to share in 2017, but to create a dazzling annual report felt like a daunting task for AU Director of Communications/Member Experience Phillipe Charles.  Check out this fun video he created to RAP! up 2017, inspired by the past annual report rap video with Professor Toon.

Three CBC’ers Join Ranks of Goodmon Fellows at Leadership Triangle Thrive Summit

99.9 The Fan General Manager Brian Maloney, American Underground Director of Communications Phillipe Charles and American Tobacco Asst Property Manager Shawn Olender all three received their diplomas from CBC CEO Jim Goodmon, Chair Emeritus of Leadership Triangle and Corp Senior Vice President Michael Goodmon, the current Chair.

Durham, NC: A Destination for Black Entrepreneurship

Ever heard of Durham, NC? I’ll forgive you if you say no. But if you’re an aspiring or current Black entrepreneur, you should definitely plan a visit. Ten Black-led startups from across the U.S. experienced the city first-hand last month as part of the 2nd Annual Google For Entrepreneurs Exchange: Black Founders.

WRAL-TV and FOX 50 Earn Numerous MidSouth Emmy Noms

WRAL-TV and FOX 50 have both received multiple nods from the Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).  The stations received a total of 34 nominations in 30 categories ranging from News and Promotions to Technical Achievement.

Lip Dub 2015: The Year of the Swag

It’s the 5th year of the FOX 50 Lip Dub Project, and we really wanted to make some NOISE (which isn’t easy to do when you’re lip syncing.) Every year we turn our promo itself into a lip dub video and recruit CBC employees to get their dance on and bust some sweet lip syncing that would make Milli Vanilli jealous. 

FOX 50 and WRAL-TV Creative Teams on List of Promax/BDA Local Nominations

 The FOX 50 Creative Services team received six nominations for their stellar work over the past year, while WRAL-TV’s creative crew picked up five nods for their excellent efforts.

WRAL-TV, FOX 50 Win Regional Emmys; Crabtree Inducted into Silver Circle

Capitol Broadcasting had a big night at the regional Emmys in Nashville.  WRAL-TV won 10 category awards,  sister station FOX 50 won two awards, and WRAL-TV Anchor David Crabtree was inducted into the Silver Circle.

Capitol Broadcasting Company Receives Governor’s Award

It was a Capitol Broadcasting Company night in Nashville, Tennessee when the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Nashville/MidSouth Chapter awarded CBC and the A.J. Fletcher Foundation the Governor’s Award in 2012. CBC television stations WRAL and Fox 50 also took a total of 15 awards.

Behind the Music: FOX 50’s 2015 Lip Dub

FOX 50 Creative Services Producer/Social Media Coordinator Phillip Charles shares how he came up with the music for the 2015 Lip Dub Project.  Charles tells us he was inspired by the hit FOX television show ‘Empire.’  Watch as he explains how he created the music that became a catchy, hip hop promo for the 5th year of the popular contest for area high schools.

Phillipe Charles ’06 wins two regional Emmys

Phillipe Charles ’06, a creative services producer at FOX 50, an affiliate of WRAL-TV in Durham, N.C. received two Emmy awards at the 25th annual MidSouth Regional Emmy Awards on Saturday, Jan. 29.

Original song inspired by Haiti

WRAL video editor Phillipe Charles lost family members in the Haiti earthquake. He channeled his emotions into an original song.

WRAL-TV and FOX 50 Win Six Regional Emmys at Annual Competition

While most WRAL staffers were working hard on the NHL All-Star weekend in the Triangle, they were being honored in Nashville, Tennessee.   WRAL-TV and FOX 50 won six awards at the 25th annual MidSouth Regional Emmy Awards on Saturday, January 29, 2011.

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