Kenneth Courtney Jr.
Kenneth Courtney Jr. is the Founder of Courtney Creative PR - a non-traditional and forward thinking public relations, branding and events consultancy, focused on elevating the brand profiles of LGBTQ+ clients through social impact across the lifestyle, fashion, and entertainment industries.
Courtney Creative PR’s mission is to develop queer brands and artists into power players in their respective industries.
Drawn to the world of arts and entertainment, Kenneth started his career early – interning in the PR departments at MTV and Country Music Television. Working large-scale events such as the MTV VMAs, Country Music Awards, and CMT Artists of the Year Awards led him to New York City where he quickly began working at various Fashion PR agencies with clients including Betsey Johnson, MCM, Rick Owens, Vera Wang, Roland Mouret, Chiara Ferragni Collection, and DITA eyewear amongst others. His fashion experience includes coordinating shows, presentations, and events during New York, London, and Paris Fashion Week.
Kenneth was previously the Director of PR for Mobilizing Our Brother’s Initiative (MOBI), an organization that produces curated social connectivity events for gay and queer men of color to see their holistic selves while promoting community, wellness, and personal development.
He later began working with lifestyle clients and LGBTQ+-focused projects before launching Courtney Creative PR.
Kenneth’s Influence.
BET #QueerAF
In Celebration of Black History Month, BET created #BETQueerAF to celebrate the beauty, power, and diversity of everyday Black queer artists, activists, entrepreneurs and thought leaders.
Kenneth was featured as one of several, need-to-know Black members of the LGBTQ community who are making a positive impact by being disruptors for change. Click the image for the story, then go to BET's Instagram to see the complete list of all 29 honorees under #BETQueerAF.
Cassius Life
I READ DARNELL MOORE’S ‘NO ASHES IN THE FIRE’ & DISCOVERED PARTS OF MY OWN STORY AS A BLACK GAY MAN
Coming to terms with your identity is a right of passage in the gay community.
Click the image for the story.
By Kenneth Courtney
Ceylon Skincare x MOBI
Kenneth collaborated with Ceylon Skincare – a skincare brand formulated specifically for men of color.
The brand sent him their new line of skincare products during MOBI’s DC MOBItalks event to review for MOBImag.
Check out Kenneth’s review by clicking the image.
Scotch & Soda x Pride
In celebration of Pride month, Kenneth joined Amsterdam couture brand Scotch & Soda with fellow MOBI Director LaQuann Dawson for an IG live Q&A discussing the organization, and what it's like to be a queer BIPOC in 2020.
The brand outfitted both of them and featured them in a dedicated shoot. Click the image to watch the full IG Live.
MOBI x Scotch & Soda “Well & Well-Dressed” Campaign
On the heels of New York Fashion Week, MOBI and Scotch & Soda handpicked nine handpicked LGBTQ+ influencers to front the in-store collection and the models range are representative of all spectrums of the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
Click the image to read the full feature on Bleu Magazine discussing wellness, healing, advocacy and the importance of the holistic power of fashion in marginalized communities.
