Marcus Graham Project

Marcus Graham Project The Marcus Graham Project (MGP) is a network with the intent strategically focused on building the n

12/22/2025

Meet Cory Hicks, MGP alum and MVP of our last Dallas Mavericks (Dallas Mavericks) week-long Sports Marketing Workshop. He’s living proof of what happens when preparation and opportunity collide - at the sports marketing workshop.

Cory didn’t wait for permission. He saw the door and kicked it down. Today, he’s fully immersed in the world of marketing, and we couldn’t be prouder to witness not just where he is, but the leader he’s becoming.

Listen as he shares his experience. 📢

This could be YOU!

Apply now for the first stop of the iCr8 Sports Marketing Workshop Tour with the Dallas Mavericks, powered by Hennessy + Target + TMA .

🚨 Deadline extended to December 29th🚨

Don’t miss this opportunity to bet on yourself.

Where: Mavs Practice Facility + TMA (.agency)📍
When: January 12–16

Tap link 🔗: https://shorturl.at/laitd

At our last Sports Marketing Workshop with the Dallas Mavericks, participants didn’t just learn the game - they left equ...
12/19/2025

At our last Sports Marketing Workshop with the Dallas Mavericks, participants didn’t just learn the game - they left equipped to change it.

We spent the week, at TMA our first official stop on this year’s Sports Marketing Workshop Tour and the home base for the experience returning this January..

Real conversations. Real access. Real game shared.

Powered by Hennessy and Target.

A huge thank you to our host and to the 📍for kicking off the tour as our first stop.

The real flex? Deciding you’re next.

Take the shot.

Apply by December 20 ⏳
Sports Marketing Workshop Dates 🗓: January 12th - January 16th

🔗 Tap link to apply: https://shorturl.at/7UqiB

For nearly 20 years, the Marcus Graham Project has been a launchpad - a family, a catalyst, and a bridge - for hundreds ...
12/02/2025

For nearly 20 years, the Marcus Graham Project has been a launchpad - a family, a catalyst, and a bridge - for hundreds of brilliant minds who simply needed access, mentorship, and a real shot.

From our iCR8 Bootcamps to our growing Global Fellows Network, MGP has helped transform interns into executives, dreamers into founders, and underrepresented talent into industry changemakers.

As we close out 2025, we’re preparing for an even more ambitious year ahead. Your year-end support is critical to sustaining and expanding the programs and operations that make this work possible. This includes:

🌐 Expanding Bootcamps & Training Programs across Dallas, New York, LA, Atlanta, and new emerging markets

👥 Strengthening our operational infrastructure to support fellows, alumni, partners, and staff

🏠 Growing the Gamma House HQ as a community hub for creativity, education, and industry access

🧱Building the 2026 Global Alumni Network, connecting MGP talent with opportunities across the world

Today, we’re asking you to stand with us.
Your GivingTuesday and year-end gift - whether $25 or $2,500 - directly fuels the programs, staff capacity, and operational foundation that allow MGP to thrive.

Tap the link in our bio here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/mgp-general?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAOcGYRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeE1LcoOvV01wY8fA4AkBkPLAxfMlg-nGnJuxXQF4RC-Mq5mLm3ot5l-hv1dg_aem_QuHZ5Ks-prpAwvL8WuMqIw

Support the mission. Help build out our vision. Shape the future.

🏀 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (The CIAA) and Marcus Graham Project are teaming up to launch the CIAA D9...
11/05/2025

🏀 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (The CIAA) and Marcus Graham Project are teaming up to launch the CIAA D9 Campaign Clash: A Battle of the Brands - a new initiative empowering future leaders in sports, business, and media!

The three-week creative workshop invites Divine 9 members to develop real-world campaigns celebrating Greek Night at the 2026 CIAA Tournament.

📅 Submissions are NOW OPEN.

🎓 Learn. Create. Lead.
🔗 Apply here TODAY: https://shorturl.at/NmVQP

🚨 Day 1 is here!🚨For some of us, the Marcus Graham Project was the spark that launched a career. For others, it was the ...
08/28/2025

🚨 Day 1 is here!🚨

For some of us, the Marcus Graham Project was the spark that launched a career. For others, it was the key that unlocked rooms our names alone could never open. But for all of us, MGP has always been the mic for the underrepresented—across race, creed, and class.

Now it’s our turn to give back.

We’re kicking off our year-end giving campaign with one mission: turning talent into jobs, careers, and tomorrow’s leaders. If you’ve ever prayed for a first break, you know exactly why this matters.

At Marcus Graham Project:
🔑 Access breeds Outcomes: Our alumni go from training to placements at top agencies and brands.
🤝 Community creates Careers: Mentors, cohorts, and partners accelerate every trajectory.
💡 Your gift unlocks Their first break: Every dollar ties to action—coaching hours, software seats, travel stipends.

We’ve set a bold goal: $75,000 by year’s end. That could look like 75 backers at $1,000 each… or 750 supporters at $100 each. Either way, we need YOU to step up today.

Let’s fuel the next big break together. 🚀
👉🏾 Donate now at https://shorturl.at/igE1c

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! 🚨⁣⁣Nominations for the Marcus Graham Project’s 2025–2028 Board of Directors are due ONE WEEK from today...
07/14/2025

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT! 🚨⁣
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Nominations for the Marcus Graham Project’s 2025–2028 Board of Directors are due ONE WEEK from today.⁣
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If you’ve ever wanted to help shape the future of media, marketing, and the creative industries—this is your moment.⁣
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As we gear up for our 20th anniversary in 2027, MGP is laser-focused on:⁣
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🔨 Launching GAMMA House — our Dallas-based youth media lab + concept shop⁣
🌍 Growing our global footprint — just wrapped our first international workshop in South Africa⁣
🧭 Elevating our alumni into executive leadership⁣
🤝 Partnering with brands committed to next-gen talent and equity⁣
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We’re looking for bold, visionary leaders who believe in developing people, driving culture, and opening doors that stay open.⁣
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📩 Nominate a colleague—or nominate yourself.⁣
🔗 Submit here: https://www.marcusgrahamproject.org/board-nomination
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This is more than a board seat. It’s a movement.⁣
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Let’s build what’s next—together.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: KENNETH WHALUM () JOINS THE LINEUP!⁣⁣📍DALLAS! The dream just got deeper—Memphis native and award w...
07/03/2025

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: KENNETH WHALUM () JOINS THE LINEUP!⁣
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📍DALLAS! The dream just got deeper—Memphis native and award winning singer, songwriter, and saxophonist Kenneth Whalum III will now be joining us for ‘A Midsummer’s Day Dream’ 🎶 – a summer spell. A gathering of rhythm, love, and deep vibes.⁣
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On Saturday, July 19, 2025, step into a dream you’ll never want to wake from—featuring the legendary OMAR MBE (), live in , performing new music from his 9th album Brighter the Days.⁣
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With special guest Kenneth Whalum, hosted by DJ Frances Jaye & Neo Soul Café—this isn’t just a concert, it’s an experience.⁣
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Grab your tickets 🎟️ here: https://shorturl.at/zwkpA

Doors open at 3:00 PM⁣
Concert begins at 6:30 PM (just as the sun melts into the skyline)⁣
– 813 Exposition Ave, Dallas, TX 75226⁣
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All proceeds support the Marcus Graham Project’s () GAMMA House 🏠 Creators Lab—so your presence plants seeds for future dreamers too.⁣
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Pull up. Drift in. Stay lifted.⁣
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06/25/2025

Bringing AfroFuture Festival and the Marcus Graham Project together for was an intentional alignment. It wasn’t just collaboration—it was a commitment to build something that honors the depth of our culture and the power of our voices on a global stage.⁣
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Let’s take it back to Day 3️⃣ of : South Africa 🇿🇦—a day that reminded us exactly why MGP exists:⁣
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To build the bridge.⁣
To shift the narrative.⁣
To unlock the global creative pipeline—for us, by us.⁣
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What we witnessed wasn’t just content—it was purpose in motion. A spark that lit something bigger than us. And if you think that was it…it’s only the beginning.⁣

Special thanks to the visionary leaders who helped bring this creative pipeline to life: Larry Yarrell, II and Jason Garrett with the invaluable support of Kera McCain.
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🎥 Watch the recap now.⁣
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Big moves. Bold leadership.⁣⁣The Marcus Graham Project is building the future—and we’re looking for leaders to help shap...
06/24/2025

Big moves. Bold leadership.⁣
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The Marcus Graham Project is building the future—and we’re looking for leaders to help shape it.⁣
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As we head toward our 20th anniversary in 2027, we’re focused on:⁣
🔨 Launching GAMMA House, our Dallas-based youth media lab + concept shop⁣
🌍 Expanding globally—just wrapped our first international workshop in South Africa⁣
🧭 Elevating alumni stepping into executive roles⁣
🤝 Partnering with brands committed to next-gen talent⁣
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Now, we’re recruiting for our 2025–2028 Board of Directors—visionaries who believe in developing people, driving culture, and opening doors that stay open.⁣
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📩 Apply now—or tag someone who should have a seat at this table.⁣
🔗 Link in bio.⁣
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17 YEARS STRONG—AND THE NEXT WAVE JUST TOUCHED DOWN.⁣⁣Season 25 is here. Meet the newest Marcus Graham Project iCr8 Summ...
06/21/2025

17 YEARS STRONG—AND THE NEXT WAVE JUST TOUCHED DOWN.⁣
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Season 25 is here. Meet the newest Marcus Graham Project iCr8 Summer Bootcamp cohort—not just another list of names, but a hand-picked group who made it through the gauntlet: multiple screenings, rapid-fire briefs, and real-world challenges. ⁣
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This group represents where MGP is headed—culture-first, insight-driven, and fearless at the intersection of design, strategy, and storytelling.⁣
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This summer, they’ll carry the keys to our legacy—guided by powerhouse coaches and mentors, including many of you in our MGP alumni network and extended industry community. Want in? Workshop slots are still open.⁣
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Huge gratitude to our partners—General Motors () and Apple ()—for 𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺.⁣
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Give these future creative leaders a warm welcome and drop your words of encouragement as they jet to L.A. this weekend to tackle their first client presentations next week. ⁣
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Let the story begin.⁣
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Catch it live on the Marcus Graham Project LinkedIn—Tuesday, June 24.⁣
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06/21/2025

Yesterday, we celebrated freedom—from Texas to continents around the world.⁣
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Today, we’re sharing a recap from —a day that challenged us to harness the power of storytelling rooted in freedom as a tool to shift culture.⁣
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in South Africa 🇿🇦wasn’t just a vibe⚡️—it was a masterclass 📚 in building momentum and making impact.⁣
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Day 2️⃣ of Courtside Creators in South Africa was a masterclass in movement: ⁣
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬. ⁣
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. ⁣
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡.⁣
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We had the chance to build alongside global leaders and partner engineers—gaining tools, sharpening our voices, and creating work rooted in purpose.⁣
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This isn’t theory. It’s action. It’s impact. It’s how our stories travel from the continent to the world.⁣
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We’re not just dreaming of change—we’re shaping it, together.⁣
And this is only the beginning.⁣
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Curated by Afrofuture and Powered by .⁣

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What began in Galveston, Texas in 1865 wasn’t just a celebration of delayed freedom—it was the spark.⁣⁣ marks the momen...
06/19/2025

What began in Galveston, Texas in 1865 wasn’t just a celebration of delayed freedom—it was the spark.⁣
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marks the moment the last enslaved Black people in finally learned they were free.⁣
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Before that day, we couldn’t:⁣
• Own property⁣
• Earn wages⁣
• Get an education⁣
• Vote⁣
• Defend ourselves⁣
• Move freely ⁣
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…And those were just a few of the many freedoms denied.⁣
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Today, we can. And we do.⁣
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At —founded and rooted in —we’re not just a collective of creative leaders in , , and . We’re the living, breathing proof of that freedom. A multicultural force shaped by purpose and legacy, walking boldly in the footsteps of those who could only imagine this day.⁣
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isn’t just about the past—it’s a powerful inheritance that echoes across cultures.

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