Arts and Entertainment

Linda Johnson Rice

January 24 2023

7:30 PM
Chrysler Hall 215 St. Paul's Blvd, Norfolk, VA

Chairman and CEO, Johnson Publishing Company

Linda Johnson Rice has decades of experience in building globally recognized brands and spent much of her career managing Johnson Publishing Company, the No. 1 African-American owned publishing company in the world. Linda will give insights on the next phase of Johnson Publishing Company, which includes film and television projects. She will also address her experiences on serving on 10 corporate boards throughout her career. Her leadership has earned her a place on the Chicago Sun-Times list of Chicago’s 100 Most Powerful Women and the Top 10 Women in Media. Smart and soulful, humorous, resilient and big-hearted, Linda will share stories from her interactions with some of the most iconic pop-culture figures who graced the pages of Ebony and Jet over the years, as well as her own story of running a beloved family business that grew to become a national treasure.

 

You May Also Like

Norfolk's Mermaid Market Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping in the Mermaid City is always a treat, especially during the holidays…
Learn More

Must Seas: History Edition

Learn More

Weekend Getaway in Norfolk and Virginia Beach

Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but in Virginia, we call…
Learn More

Glass Art Experiences for Group Tours

Norfolk, Virginia is growing in the world of glass art. There are many opportunities to view…
Learn More