Entrepreneur to deliver Black History keynote

Joe L. Dudley Sr., president and chief executive officer of Dudley Products Inc., will deliver the Black History Month Keynote Address Feb. 7.

Dudley will speak at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall auditorium. His visit is sponsored by African American Studies and the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center.

Dudley Products, headquartered in Kernersville, N.C., is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hair care and beauty products, and is a provider of basic and advanced training for cosmetologists. A successful entrepreneur who founded Dudley Products, Dudley is known internationally as an inspirational speaker and humanitarian who spends much of his time identifying needs and giving back to the community.

For more information, contact Kaile' Minor at 662-325-0587.