Zafar Brooks

Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, Bakewell Media & Hyundai Celebrate

On Saturday, October 17, the Taste of Soul family festival, despite of the current COVID-19 pandemic, found a way to bring the energy, spirit, love, essence, and tradition of the beloved festival with the Virtual Taste of Soul Experience, a three-hour program hosted by comedic actress, Kym Whitley, whose beautiful personality and talent was a major highlight of the show. The show was loaded with soulful musical performances from classic R&B, old-school rap, and gospel artists, with community panels, and segments empowering and supporting Black-owned restaurants.

Tuskegee Airman and Living Legend Gen. Charles McGee Visits the Sentinel

Brigadier General Charles Edward McGee had for years wanted to make it to the west coast. It never happened during his career in aviation but recently, he made one of many visits back here (post career) and landed at the Los Angeles Sentinel. McGee, one of the last living  Tuskegee Airmen who on February 5 received his new title in the Oval Office, talked to the Sentinel about what his career has meant to him and how it is significant for today’s youth.

Ready, Set, Enter To Win! Hyundai Motor America Announces Its 2018 Car Giveaway Contest  

In 2017, Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) in partnership with Taste of Soul, created a contest to acknowledge the residents who are doing their part to make the city of Los Angeles a better place by awarding one winner with a brand new car!

Zafar Brooks Connects Hyundai with Communities 

Zafar Brooks most likely has an office with a view at Hyundai Motor America and one would probably rarely find him there. As the company’s director of Corporate Responsibility and Diversity Inclusion, he is often out and about, making sure that the brand means much more to the public than just an affordable, quality product.