The Words On Flicks Show: Disco Explosion with Noel Hankin

This month, I’m so excited to have Special Guest Noel Hankin, author of the book  After Dark: The Birth of the Disco Dance Party! This book tells an amazing and true story of  Hankin and his devoted group of Black male friends who turned their talent for producing parties into a run of renowned NYC discos in the  70s and 80s. Stay tuned for the "Spiining Gold" review and a mini-dance party!

Noel Hankin is a founder of The Best of Friends, Inc. (TBOF), a pioneering business enterprise that promoted discotheques in New York City starting in 1971. Hankin is a retired senior executive who managed some of the world’s most successful brands at Moët Hennessy USA and Miller Brewing Company. He also wrote speeches for CEOs and has been published in Vital Speeches. 

President Clinton appointed Hankin to his Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), where he provided counsel to the President for seven years. Hankin is a founder of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and served as its Vice-Chair.  Founded in 1987, the Fund has raised over $300 million and helped prepare 260,000 students for career success. Hankin has a BA from Queens College/CUNY, a Marketing Certificate from the Wharton School of Business, and an Honorary Doctorate from Medgar Evers College/CUNY. Hankin lives in East Hampton, NY with his wife Gwendolyn. They have two married daughters.

Join us! Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 3 pm ET/12 noon PT.