Pharrell Williams Hosts ‘Elephant in the Room’ Panel on Virginia’s Business Importance

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Jennifer Yuma editorPharrell Williams hosted a panel called “Elephant in the Room” on Friday, joining Virginia corporate leaders in a discussion regarding the potential of the cities of Virginia Beach and Norfolk in the star’s home state.“It’s better to be diverse, and it’s better to be inclusive, and it’s better to be equitable to all human beings.

If you have blood in your veins, and a brain in your head, and a heart in your chest, then you should be welcome to all places of business,” Williams said. “I don’t think one person, or one group, should control anything.

I think what we should do is open the doors as much as we can, tear the roof off, and allow more opportunities in here.” Williams co-moderated a series of panels: “Who We’ve.