In this week’s episode, BLK on the Scene welcomes a true industry titan, BJ Coleman! With over two decades of experience, BJ is a communications executive, journalist, blogger, television personality, and world-recognized celebrity Publicist.

Dive into BJ's incredible journey as he walks us through his PR career, starting from the award-winning BET series Teen Summit, where he conducted on-air interviews with luminaries like Hillary Clinton, Method Man and LL Cool J. As a seasoned Publicist, BJ has left an indelible mark, working with iconic brands and celebrities including Kimora Lee Simmons' Baby Phat, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Vivica A. Fox, and more.

But it all began in Washington DC, where friends and family dubbed him "Hollywood" due to his early dreams of being in the entertainment world. Discover the trials, triumphs, and the Hollywood dream that shaped BJ's remarkable journey. A graduate of Boston College, BJ now serves as the Head of Communications and PR at Ebony Magazine.

Hosted by DeDe Brown and Jon Gist, BLK on the Scene is more than a podcast; it's a love letter to Black entertainment and representation. 💌 Join us on this electrifying ride through the stories that make our culture shine.

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Episode mentions:

BJ Coleman - https://www.instagram.com/abjcoleman?igsh=NDM3MG12Nm9kMmIx

Ebony - https://www.instagram.com/ebonymagazine?igsh=MXVtdmkyYzhnb3JvMA==

Vivica A. Fox book Every Day I’m Hustling - https://www.amazon.com/Every-Day-Hustling-Vivica-Fox/dp/1250134455?nodl=1&dplnkId=5ceac757-c1ad-4210-9c91-c51939a29f0d

Naomi Campbell - https://www.instagram.com/naomi?igsh=cjJ6eWI3dGo3cWJx

Baby Phat - https://www.instagram.com/babyphat?igsh=aW9nNGxlZmVxZXJ3

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