Pharrell Williams Calls For Economic Equity During MLK Event
etcanada.comSinger and music producer Pharrell Williams is challenging corporate America to “do more” by supporting entrepreneurs of colour and adopting economic equity measures.
The Virginian-Pilot reports that in remarks Monday during the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. awards program, Williams said big businesses need to invest in people of colour and noted that some of them already are. READ MORE: Pharrell Williams Congratulates Midland, Ontario Teen For Winning $5,000 University Scholarship In Music Remix Competition “Not all businesses,” Williams added. “The smart ones — the ones that will be here in 50 years.” Williams singled out the Japanese financial and venture capital group SoftBank.
He said the group was investing in founders of colour, who could then create generational wealth and change their cities for the better.
Williams, who was born in Virginia Beach, also urged businesses and philanthropists to support the Urban League and thanked the local chapter for their work in financial wellness, health and housing. READ MORE: Pharrell Williams & Taraji P.
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