Anyone who attended The WICT Network’s Signature Luncheon in April saw that Rice could have just as easily ended up on the other side of the camera given her engaging interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle. Luckily for the industry (and viewers), she’s established herself as a powerhouse media executive championing Black-owned media. She’s had a lot to celebrate this year with TV One marking its 20th anniversary and CLEO TV expanding into 44 million households.
Has the internet created more inclusion or exclusion? For content, I think more through platforms like YouTube, IG and TikTok that allow diverse creators to share content with the masses. Additionally, platforms like ALLBLK, Tubi, Amazon and Netflix offer large catalogs of diverse content from independent and new voices, especially for and by Black and Brown content creators.
What nonprofit are you proud to champion and why? Mental health, housing and food insecurity are big issues in our county. Women of color were disproportionately impacted in these areas during and continue to be post-COVID. I am proud to serve on the board of Calvary Women’s Services, a non-profit organization in Washington, DC. Our services ensure women have access to the proper trauma-informed healthcare and educational support needed to take positive steps toward independence. Programs include transitional and permanent housing, personalized case management, life skills and education opportunities, job training, health and wellness services, on-site therapy and more.
Who would play you in a movie about your life? Taraji P. Henson.