The Roots Picnic Goes Global, But Philly Remains The Core Forbes - Business By: Ime Ekpo, Contributor · Ime Ekpo, Contributor 14 June 2026 at 01:40 What began as a festival for Black audiences is now going global. Black Thought reflects on the Roots Picnic's first international expansion. © Getty Images
Why Live Nation Needed A Black-Culture Division: The Competitive Case Forbes - Business By: Ime Ekpo, Contributor · Ime Ekpo, Contributor 17 June 2026 at 16:10 When competitors moved into Philadelphia's festival market, Shawn Gee pitched Live Nation on an underbuilt category instead of just digging in to defend his turf. © Getty Images for Live Nation Urban
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