Project 21 member Derrick Hollie is the president of Reaching America, a non-profit group he founded that addresses issues affecting the black community such as criminal justice reform, occupational licensing, energy poverty and free speech. He is a host of the weekly “Reaching America On Demand” podcast.
Derrick became engaged in public policy after an extensive career in advertising and marketing. He previously served as executive director of the marketing firm Fresh Solutions Now and president of Global Advertising 1st. He was also the national sales manager for the black-focused Radio One media network (now called Urban One).
He is a graduate of East Tennessee State University, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast management and communications. A recipient of the ETSU Alumni Award of Honor, he attended the school on a football scholarship and was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Sample of Public Appearances by Derrick Hollie:
Featured Publications by Derrick Hollie:
‘All of the Above’ Energy Policy Would Help Reduce Energy Poverty Here and Abroad (May 2022)
EPA’s ‘Environmental Justice’ Plan Fails to Address Black Community Needs (December 2021)
Regressive Energy Taxes Hit Poor and Lower-Income Families, Create More Inflation (November 2021)
Assessing the Racial Cost of Regulation (June 2021)
No Need For Energy Poverty (September 2019)
Voter Fraud Undermines the Votes of Black Americans (October 2018)
Another Example of Liberal Paternalism Harming Minorities (October 2018)
Offshore Protestors Who Flood Hearing Rooms Don’t Speak For Everyone (August 2018)
Trump’s Fuel-Efficiency Reality Check Revs Up the American Economy (July 2018)
Rep. Waters, You Are Sullying Martin Luther King’s Legacy (June 2018)
Kanye Isn’t The Only Black Supporting Trump: Here’s Why (May 2018)