Keisha Senter On Creating Opportunities For Black Artistry Through Social Change Initiatives

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Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, she leads the social impact strategies and campaigns that reinforces its film and television catalog, along with developing partnerships with organizations that touch upon the themes addressed throughout the company’s content slate.As one of the few women of color to hold her position, Senter fully realizes the importance of affording other minorities the opportunity to showcase their work and share the experience in promoting diversity in various industries.Senter previously built initiatives for several brands in government, fashion, entertainment, and philanthropy, so her landing at Peele’s production company was serendipitous, so to speak.  “It really is a dream come true,” she told ESSENCE. “I’ve always been a fan of what Monkeypaw has done – and Jordan as well – so, to come on board and really build out the Culture & Impact team was in step with the vision and DNA of the company.

It’s really been a pleasure over these past two years to work with such a dynamic brand.”“Jordan Peele really has his finger on the pulse of culture; and not only what’s happening in culture, but trends that will happen,” she continued. “He also has the foresight to understand our culture and what resonates with us, along with how we’re impacted.”The Kentucky native joined Monkeypaw Productions in February 2021, just a few months prior to the release of the Nia DaCosta-directed Candyman, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Teyonah Parris.