Shouts to publicist and branding extraordinaire Tahira Wright of Branded PR and Are You In Inc for putting me on BMI’s Catherine Brewton’s soiree that occurred last week.
I wasn’t able to attend. But I gotta show some love to the ladies in this shady music industry who consistently carve a name out for themselves in this male-dominated game.
Per Tahira:
The Black Women in Entertainment Law Foundation (BWEL) honored BMI’s Catherine Brewton, VP, Writer/Publisher Relations during an intimate cocktail reception at the Mason Murer Gallery in Atlanta, GA. BWEL’s founder Nova Perry, ESQ. and Dallas Austin gave inspirational speeches regarding Catherine’s career at BMI spanning 13 years, and her overall contributions to the music industry. Special guests Charlie Wilson, Cee-lo, Devyne Stephens, Yung Joc, Rock City, BMI staff, producers and writers attended in support of BWEL and Catherine Brewton’s accomplishments. Guests enjoyed complimentary hors’douevres and cocktails provided by Grey Goose and decor by Warren Huntley Presents, Inc., while participating in the Art Exhibit’s silent auction.
BWEL Foundation provides scholarships to women of color interested in pursuing careers in entertainment and law. The 1st Annual fundraiser in 2008 honored Sylvia Rhone, President of Universal Motown, in New York, and the organization has raised over $85,000 in scholarships within a year of inception. For more information on BWEL log onto www.bwelfoundation.org.
More pics after the jump.
Ray Daniels, De’Vyne, Catherine and Rock City.
Dallas Austin and music legend Charlie Wilson sharing a loving embrace.
Catherine and Guests.
De’Vyne, Big Poppa [pause] and Jasiel Robinson.
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