Join us for a virtual conversation with Eddie about his illustrious career, dynamic creative approach, industry insights and the future. Plus, hear about his recent brand identity work for Ben’s Best Blnz (B3), founded by Ben Cohen, co-founder of iconic Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. B3, is a new mission-centered brand, that will invest profits into Black community and groups advocating criminal justice reform.

Eddie Opara is an award-winning multi-faceted designer and Partner at New York-based Pentagram. He studied graphic design at the London College of Printing (LCP), and has won awards that include the Gold Cube from the Art Directors Club and honors from D&AD and Tokyo Type Directors Club. His clients have included Lululemon athletica, and Samsung.

More information can be found here:

www.pentagram.com/about/eddie-opara
www.pentagram.com/work/ben-s-best-blnz/story

Bruce Reynolds is the President of the UAL East Coast Alumni Association and a Social Impact and Brand Marketing Specialist. He studied business of fashion at London College of Fashion (LCF), and his global point of view and cultural impact lens has led him to work with brands that include Fenty, Nike, Adidas, Givenchy, H&M, and General Motors. He created the world’s first International Black Heritage Month (IBHM), in 2021, as a positive movement after the events of George Floyd.

IBHM is an annual event in June celebrating black cultures worldwide, educating on diversity, and promoting unity from all people in service of a more just and inclusive world.
Virtual Conversation, June 14th, 7pm BST and 2 pm EST
Visit www.internationalblackheritagemonth.com to learn more

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