Leadership & Talent

Profiles in Black Creativity: Castro Desroches Helps Beats by Dre Send a Powerful Message

'You Love Me' campaign calls out racism in America

Castro Desroches is a creative director at Translation.Castro Desroches / Beats by Dre
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By Minda Smiley & Derek Walker

February 19, 2021

Throughout Black History Month, we’re partnering with agency owner Derek Walker on a series that highlights the ideas, perspectives and successes of Black advertising professionals.

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Minda Smiley

Minda Smiley is deputy Agencies editor at Adweek.

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Derek Walker

Derek Walker is the founder of agency Brown & Browner in Columbia, S.C.

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