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Home > Members > Dante Lee
Dante Lee
College: Bowie State University
Location: Columbus, OH United States
Birthday: May 18th
Joined: May 16th, 2001 (see visitors)
Last Profile Update: Oct 23rd, 2009   (request update)
Last Visit: Nov 20th, 2009
My Most Recent Blogs & Posts
--> Book Review: "Girl Get Your Credit Straight" By Glinda Bridgforth on 10/14/2009 (214 hits)
--> Book Review: "Permission Slips" By Sherri Shepherd on 10/14/2009 (258 hits)
--> $500 Business Scholarship Contest For Students on 07/09/2009 (144 hits)
--> Metlife's 2009 Internship Program Opens For Applications on 03/05/2009 (799 hits)
--> Tavis Smiley Assembles Black Luminaries in L.A. for 10th Annual Gathering on 03/04/2009 (1405 hits)
College Experience   (request update)
Bowie State University class of 2002
Collegiate Major: Computer and Information Science
Claim To Fame:
I was the only student in my college's 100-year history to graduate from a 4-year program, in 3 years.
Most Memorable Moment:
My most memorable college moment was graduation day. I can't believe that was 6 years ago now.
Professional Experience   (request update)
Brief Resume:
I currently work with HBCU Connect Member as
I have 10 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.
Education Level:
4-yr Degree
High School Experience   (request update)
High School: Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, MD
Graduating Class: 1999
Activities & Accomplishments:
Science and Technology Program, Black Student Association,
Best Memories:
Graduation, friends, and skipping school.
More About Me...   (request update)
My Interview Question
If you were banned from the United States and you have to leave today, what country would you go to live in - and why?
My Current Whereabouts:
Learning how to fly, entrepreneurship, building social networks, building my company
My Life & Professional Aspirations:
I want to retire at age 30.
My Biography:
Dante Lee is the 27-year old president and CEO of Diversity City Media, an African American marketing and public relations firm based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in the year 2000, this award-winning company helps corporations and organizations reach African American consumers through online advertising and unique PR strategies.

Highly regarded in the industry, Diversity City Media produces several online properties including BlackNews.com, BlackStudents.com, BlackPR.com, BlackExperts.com, and BlackSpeakers.com. The company has annual billings of more than $500,000, and their long-time clients include Nationwide Insurance, Choice Hotels, McDonald's, BET, NASCAR, Verizon, TV One, and many others.

Lee is also co-founder of Lee Moss Media, a joint venture with his long-time business partner William Moss of Moss Interactive. This media powerhouse produces a series of social networks including HBCUconnect.com, BlackWomenConnect.com, BlackInAmerica.com, BlackAuthorsConnect.com, BlackCEOs.com, and others. Collectively, their sites attract over 2 million African American visitors each month.

Lee serves as a motivational speaker and diversity consultant. He has addressed several groups including the African American Business Summit (AABS), the Tavis Smiley Leadership Institute, the National Association of Black Telecommunications Professionals (NABTP), and the Booker T. Washington Economic Development Summit.

Lee has been recognized by MSNBC, CNN, Fox News and scores of newspapers and magazines. Ebony Magazine named him one of the "Top 30 Young Leaders For 2006". Black Enterprise Magazine nominated him for the 2006 Small Business of the Year Award, and highlighted his company in three different back-to-back issues.

Lee was born and raised in the Washington, DC area. He graduated from Bowie State University with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, and was the only person in the institution's 100-year history to graduate from a 4-year program, in three years.

To learn more about his company, visit:
www.DiversityCity.com or www.LeeMossMedia.com

To subscribe to his daily blog, visit:
www.DanteLee.com
My Website:
http://www.diversitycity.com
My Groups
--> Entrepreneurial Think Tank
Guestbook Comments
Tagged by Prophetess Karen Pfeifer-Kennedy on 08/31/2009  
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Tagged by Hardest Working Woman in Credit on 06/15/2009  
Thank you for your friendship. I look forward to learning more about you. Glad to be here at HBCU. I feel like I am so behind... Don't forget to stop by and read my blogs on credit. If you get a moment, stop by www.creditadviseforyou.ning.com and check out all my blogs. You can also read an Excerpt of INNOCENT VICTIMS of credit (MY BOOK) Regina-Take it one day at a time......
Tagged by andrea kassala on 04/23/2009  
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Tagged by DINAH CREATES on 12/25/2008  
Merry Christmas Dante!
Tagged by Minister James Howard Davis III on 12/09/2008  
Here's an invitation to a brother's website, if you can hook us up. (Buy a cd, sign the guestbook, the whole 9 yards) God Bless you and yours. www.geocities.com/catchthevison
Tagged by Tifanie Bishop on 10/21/2008  
Hey there!
Tagged by Sam Bateman on 09/17/2008  
Brother Lee, thank you for sharing your friendship
Tagged by Delicia G. on 09/08/2008  
I think I know you. Are you married to Stacey?
Tagged by Alexander Adeyinka Templar on 08/20/2008  
hi ... come join us on the new HBCU social networking site at www.HBCUcollegeclub.com ... please invite all your friends. Thanks
Tagged by Sabrina Santana-Shields on 07/25/2008  
HOLA, COME CHECK OUT MY NEW BLOG BLACK LOVE... IF I WERE A WHITE WOMEN 0n and MY NEW FORUMS THREAD CALLED SPACE.. HOW MUCH SPACE IS TOO MUCH IN A RElatIONShIP UNDER HBCU LADIES!!
Tagged by WILLIAM W. HEMMANS III on 07/17/2008  
Greetings Bro. I wanted to give credit where due & wish you continued best in what you do for people. You did a advertisement for me several years ago. Appreciate. God Bless, sincerest Rattla Alum
Tagged by William Roger Moss III on 06/21/2008  
join lemonfam.com ;-)
Tagged by Katrisha Waldridge on 05/27/2008  
NICE...
Tagged by n/a n/a on 05/20/2008  
hey go to yo inbox!
Tagged by Minister James Howard Davis III on 05/15/2008  
Know Anyone Who Could Work?
Tagged by William Roger Moss III on 03/11/2008  
this cat got a lil fan club hahaha
Tagged by Tracey Tyner on 03/05/2008  
VERY IMPRESSIVE!! Just dropping by to say Hello from the DIGNIFIED DIVA OF DETROIT! I'm very proud of my HBCU' Kings. Keep pressing on my brotha. Much luv. Lady T from the "D"
Tagged by Michelle Phillips on 02/22/2008  
hi
Tagged by William Roger Moss III on 02/22/2008  
check out the pictures on my profile page. and add some to your profile real quick!
Tagged by Reginald Culpepper on 02/18/2008  
A painting? smh
Tagged by Reginald Culpepper on 02/18/2008  
Horrible pic quality ... change it son! :)
Tagged by Evelyn D on 02/13/2008  
hey
Tagged by Patrice Baltimore on 02/04/2008  
Hello Dante' I was just looking around the site trying to meet new people and network, and your bio is inspirational to say the least! I pray that God continue to bless you! Hope to be in touch with you. Take care...!
Tagged by K REDMOND on 01/03/2008  
God bless you Mr. Lee! You have yet to see what God is going to do for you this year. Remember to always keep Him first, remain humble, and give generously in tithes and offerings. Much prosperity to you and your family!
Tagged by Elda Cepeda on 12/28/2007  
Hi Dante! Your bio is impressive! Great job!
Tagged by Tanesha Duffin on 11/07/2007  
stoppin by to say hello
Tagged by William Roger Moss III on 10/26/2007  
we need to pick up your blog feed... ill hook it up.
Tagged by Anitka Grayson on 10/18/2007  
Showing love to a fellow Ohioian! Much love from Shaw University!
Tagged by Sathiyyah Parks-Barrett on 01/30/2007  
Hey just wanted to say hello. I had the privelage of covering your homecoming forum for BSU's nespaper last fall. Your book seems interesting. I haven't had the chance to read it, but I plan to in the future.
Tagged by William Roger Moss III on 12/16/2006  
Is little man keepin you up?
Tagged by Will Rogers on 04/15/2006  
How do you like your new website?
Tagged by Linda Pruitt on 06/25/2005  
Hello Dante. I must say that I am very impressed by what you have been able to accomplish in such a short period of time. I would appreciate it very much if you can give me some tips on how to advertise my healtcare website business.
Tagged by William Roger Moss III on 02/19/2005  
good press release!
Tagged by Kiri Loraine on 04/02/2004  
Hey just passing through showing you some love. Don't be a stranger and holla back at me! Keep doing ya thing! Much Love.
Tagged by William Roger Moss III on 11/29/2002  
Yo whatup kid. Peep this new feature son. Phat guestbooks...
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Q&A With Dante Lee

What do you do when (you think) no one is looking?
"Vote For Hillary"

Interviewed by Quentin Bolton 03/12/08

What do you think is the biggest mistake that men/women make in their relationships?
"The mistake men/women make in their relationships is being selfish, and unreasonable in their demands."

Interviewed by Allen Cook 03/11/08

Whats a "Must have" quality in a friend?
"Loyalty and respect"

Interviewed by Monica Davis 03/07/08

(interview me)