Merge Summit, a star-studded affair, attracts hundreds

Acting Panel (L-R): Hosea Chanchez, Nate Parker, Robi Reed, Dr. Holly Carter, Common, Bre'ly Evans, Traci Blackwell, Charles Michael Davis, Brandon T. Jackson
Acting Panel (L-R): Hosea Chanchez, Nate Parker, Robi Reed, Dr. Holly Carter, Common, Bre’ly Evans,
Traci Blackwell, Charles Michael Davis, Brandon T. Jackson

The Sixth Annual Merge Summit was held at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Co-founded by Dr. Holly Carter and Robi Reed, the Summit is “a one-of-a-kind event that integrates faith and entertainment providing an opportunity for men and women of faith to interface, learn and partner with leading executives and talent in the entertainment industry.”


Nearly 75 of the industry’s top entertainers and executives led more than 20 interactive panel discussions, workshops and Master Class sessions covering music, television, film, creative development, branding and new media.


Celebrity and notable participants included actors Anthony Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, Tracee Ellis Ross, Meagan Good; Hollywood executives DeVon Franklin and Suzanne de Passe; Bishops Charles E. Blake and Lester Love; and Pastor Paula White among authors.

The Summit was chaired by Traci Blackwell, and presented in association with Walgreens, Wellness Interactive, Inc. and Entertainment One.


(Photo credits: SDP Services and Sean Thomas)

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