Episode Description
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to tee off into a world of inspiration, empowerment, and groundbreaking achievement! Welcome to a very special episode of WHAT’S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander. Today, we have a trailblazing guest who has transformed the world of golf and shattered glass ceilings like never before. She’s not just a media expert, but a visionary who has taken the golfing world by storm. Debert Cook is joining us, the brilliant mind behind the African American Golfer’s Digest, a publication that’s not only changed the game but history itself.
Guest Biography
Debert Cook, a seasoned media expert, embarked on an incredible journey in 2003, launching the trailblazing African American Golfer’s Digest. This visionary publication, headquartered on Wall Street in NYC’s Financial District, quickly became a PGA Diverse Supplier in 2009, setting a remarkable precedent. Notably, Cook stands as the pioneering Black woman who wholly owns a prominent US golf magazine. Since its 2003 launch, she’s dedicated herself to balanced editorial content, spotlighting the vibrant achievements and lifestyles of Black Americans immersed in both leisure and competitive golf – a sport that embodies a lifetime of passion. In 2011, Cook introduced National Black Golf Month through her magazine, sparking celebrations and driving interest in golf among African Americans every April. The magazine’s subscription-based model extends its reach to over 80,000 readers per quarter, while also distributing across 250 African-American-focused golf events nationwide. Cook’s National Media Partnerships extend a helping hand to golfing groups, and nonprofit and for-profit entities, offering affordable advertising and marketing strategies tailored to this niche marketplace. Her impact isn’t confined to print; Cook’s magazine has graced renowned media outlets including The Golf Channel, ESPN, The New York Times, and more. It’s even been featured in documentaries and films, cementing its legacy.
Host – G. Keith Alexander
Born and raised in Chicago, G. Keith Alexander as a young boy had dreams of becoming a disc jockey and eventually became music director, afternoon jock, and leader of the launch team for his native city’s new station WGCI. His baritone delivery has also resounded over the airwaves of Disco 92 WKTU, 98.7 KISS-FM, former jazz station WRVR, Inner City Broadcasting’s WBLS in the Big Apple, Clear Channel’s Jammin’ 105, and Infinity’s New MIX 102.7.
G. Keith is also the host of “What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander”, the first podcast hosted on the HarlemAmerica Digital Network. He talks with a great variety of influential black voices in the entertainment industry like Gloria Gaynor, Keith David, Dionne Warwick, Darrin Henson, Phylicia Rashad, and more.
Episode Description
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to tee off into a world of inspiration, empowerment, and groundbreaking achievement! Welcome to a very special episode of WHAT’S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander. Today, we have a trailblazing guest who has transformed the world of golf and shattered glass ceilings like never before. She’s not just a media expert, but a visionary who has taken the golfing world by storm. Debert Cook is joining us, the brilliant mind behind the African American Golfer’s Digest, a publication that’s not only changed the game but history itself.
Host – G. Keith Alexander
Born and raised in Chicago, G. Keith Alexander as a young boy had dreams of becoming a disc jockey and eventually became music director, afternoon jock, and leader of the launch team for his native city’s new station WGCI. His baritone delivery has also resounded over the airwaves of Disco 92 WKTU, 98.7 KISS-FM, former jazz station WRVR, Inner City Broadcasting’s WBLS in the Big Apple, Clear Channel’s Jammin’ 105, and Infinity’s New MIX 102.7.
G. Keith is also the host of “What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander”, the first podcast hosted on the HarlemAmerica Digital Network. He talks with a great variety of influential black voices in the entertainment industry like Gloria Gaynor, Keith David, Dionne Warwick, Darrin Henson, Phylicia Rashad, and more.
Guest Biography
Debert Cook, a seasoned media expert, embarked on an incredible journey in 2003, launching the trailblazing African American Golfer’s Digest. This visionary publication, headquartered on Wall Street in NYC’s Financial District, quickly became a PGA Diverse Supplier in 2009, setting a remarkable precedent. Notably, Cook stands as the pioneering Black woman who wholly owns a prominent US golf magazine. Since its 2003 launch, she’s dedicated herself to balanced editorial content, spotlighting the vibrant achievements and lifestyles of Black Americans immersed in both leisure and competitive golf – a sport that embodies a lifetime of passion. In 2011, Cook introduced National Black Golf Month through her magazine, sparking celebrations and driving interest in golf among African Americans every April. The magazine’s subscription-based model extends its reach to over 80,000 readers per quarter, while also distributing across 250 African-American-focused golf events nationwide. Cook’s National Media Partnerships extend a helping hand to golfing groups, and nonprofit and for-profit entities, offering affordable advertising and marketing strategies tailored to this niche marketplace. Her impact isn’t confined to print; Cook’s magazine has graced renowned media outlets including The Golf Channel, ESPN, The New York Times, and more. It’s even been featured in documentaries and films, cementing its legacy.
