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To Recognize Michele Thornton as the 2018 Trailblazer Honored by the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
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WHEREAS, Michele Thornton serves as Senior Vice President of BET Her, a lifestyle network targeted at African-American females formerly known as Centric TV; and
WHEREAS, As a leader in her field, Michele helped rebrand Centric TV as “The First Network Designed for Black Women”; and
WHEREAS, not only has she worked for media networks including CNN and A&E, Michele also authored two books: Stratechic: Life and Career Wining Strategies for Women and Stratechic 2.0: Her Plan, Her Power, Her Purpose; and
WHEREAS, Because of her perseverance and dedication, Michele Thornton serves a role model for African-American girls and women across Columbus, making her an ideal honoree for the 2018 Trailblazer Award; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize Michele Thornton as the 2018 Trailblazer honored by the central Ohio chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women on May 17, 2018.