July 5, 2023
MICHELLE EBANKS
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MICHELLE EBANKS APPOINTED NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE APOLLO, THE LARGEST AFRICAN AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION IN THE NATION
The Apollo announced recently the appointment of Michelle Ebanks as the next President and CEO of the nation’s foremost African American performing arts center dedicated to Black arts and culture. Ms. Ebanks has extensive leadership experience in media, entertainment, and live events. She previously served as CEO of Essence Communications, overseeing the nation’s leading media and communications company dedicated to African American women, including Essence magazine, the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African American women; Essence.com, the award-winning, daily online destination for African American women; and the internationally renowned Essence Festival of Culture, one of the largest annual live music events in the world.