Normally I focus this newsletter on creative campaigns and trends, but tonight I wanted to devote the space to something even more important: highlighting Black talents everyone in our industry should know.

Each day this month, in partnership with advertising's vocal diversity advocate Derek L. Walker, we're highlighting Profiles in Black Creativity as part of Black History Month.

If you've missed any so far, we've got you covered:

• Erin Smith Sets Others on the Creative Path
• Andrew Thompson’s Distinct Designs
• Davianne Harris Highlights Healthcare Disparities
• John Williams Expresses Love For Son Through Art
• Kendell Burton’s Quirky Voting Push for Syfy
• T. Douglas Toles’ ‘Racism Is Terrorism’ T-Shirt
• Nina Austin Gives Valentine’s Day a Reality Check
• Kevin Miles Draws Attention to Child Labor
• Michelle Lawrence Takes on Big Tobacco
• Brandon Williams on Working With will.i.am
• Brian Anderson and the Queens Center Mall Project “I Am”
• Gwen Kelly and the Pullman Porters Campaign

Keep an eye on Adweek for many more profiles like these as Black History Month continues.

Wishing you a restful weekend,

David Griner
International Editor, Adweek
David.Griner@Adweek.com

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