A Black History Biz Moment: Ten Black Pop Culture Innovators
Berry Gordy
Responsible for the launch of the iconic record label, Motown Records, Berry Gordy is a pioneer and innovator for African-American label executives. As one of the first record labels primarily geared towards African-American artists, Motown is still one of the most revered records labels in the music industry, carrying the legacy of some of black music’s most notable artists like The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross & The Supremes. As the label head, Berry Gordy used Motown to give these artists recognition, and became a mentor and inspiration to various entertainment professionals, including music and film producer, Suzanne De Passe.
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