Johnnie WalkerExec. Dir.
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September 18, 2018
10 Questions with ... Johnnie WalkerBRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
Radio and recorded music executive. My career began in Country radio as an announcer, which led to a stint in Black radio in Memphis. I later segued to Def Jam Recordings where I remained for 15 years. I rose from regional rep to National to VP and SVP. I later advanced to Head of Black Music for DreamWorks Records. Most recently I was in City government where I utilized my career background for the operations of the Memphis Music Commission. I was the Exec. Director.
1) What are you working on these days?
I'm the CEO/Founder of NABFEME, which is a group of us organized in 1999. NABFEME is the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment, Inc., and we're holding a 5k Walk/Run/Bike Crusade Against AIDS in Philadelphia, this Saturday September 22nd at MLK Park on MLK Drive (West River Drive) at 8a. HIV/AIDS is attacking our African-American community, especially women; 61% of new cases are African-American women. We want to raise awareness and increase education in this matter. NABFEME has partnered with Bebashi Transition To Hope, the Bike Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Performance Bicycle, and the City of Philadelphia to execute this event. 1K, 2K, 5K walk or ride; we just want people join in. All donations go directly to Bebashi Transition To Hope and it's tax deductible. Here's a link to sign up or donate, NABFEME.
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