I Am Debra Lee A Memoir
I Am Debra Lee A Memoir by Debra Lee, published by Grand Central Publishing in 2023, is a 256-page exploration of the author’s journey as a high-powered Black female executive in the entertainment industry. This memoir presents a candid account of Lee’s experiences, detailing her rise from a girl raised in the segregated South to becoming the CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET). Through her narrative, she shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of elevating Black images and storytelling in media.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of behind-the-scenes stories that highlight Lee’s leadership and commitment to social responsibility within a company focused on the Black community. The memoir addresses personal struggles, including motherhood and navigating complex issues such as reproductive choice and the #MeToo movement. I Am Debra Lee invites readers to engage with the realities of building an unapologetically Black enterprise while offering a glimpse into the perseverance and success that define Lee’s inspiring story.
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From the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET), a riveting “must-read” memoir about the glamorous and ugly moments of being a high-powered Black female executive in the entertainment industry (Alicia Keys).
Debra Lee has been the visionary responsible for elevating Black images and storytelling for decades with timeless television shows like The Game and Being Mary Jane. Now she’s telling her own story, in a page-turner filled with electrifying behind-the-scenes stories that reveal how she went from a girl raised in the segregated South to leading the first Black company traded on the New York Stock Exchange–and how she juggled social responsibility while managing a company targeted towards the Black community.
Lee answers all of our questions about building an unapologetically Black enterprise as a Black woman. I Am Debra Lee addresses her personal struggles with motherhood and “having it all,” navigating reproductive choice, fertility, and #MeToo. In this book, she opens the door for others to come after her, by sharing the truth behind her own inspiring story of power, perseverance, and success.
“Debra Lee is a force! I love her candor and vulnerability within these pages. I Am Debra Lee is designed to make an impact.” -Alicia Keys
“I was glued to Debra’s every word in this memoir.”-Taraji P. Henson
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