HR 1836: Ward, Ebonie; commend
Introduced version, the latest LegiScan holds · Last action March 20, 2026 · Passed
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House Resolution 1836
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Cannon of the 58th, Cummings of the 39th, Clark of the 108th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Ebonie Ward; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ebonie Ward is a trail-blazing entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of 11th & Co., a full-service, Black female-owned and operated management company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that serves as a home to both established and emerging talent and stands as a beacon of excellence in the music and entertainment industry; and
WHEREAS, through her visionary leadership, Ebonie has worked with and guided a range of high profile artists and cultural figures both past and present, including Gunna, Future, James Harden, and others, elevating their brands to national and global recognition and helping position them among the most influential voices across music, sports, and culture; and
WHEREAS, Ebonie has guided Gunna from the earliest stages of his career to international acclaim, producing multiple chart topping albums, headlining sold out tours, and launching transformative initiatives including Gunna's Great Giveaway and Wunna Run Club; and
WHEREAS, Ebonie has played a pivotal role in the career of Future, contributing to a series of chart dominating projects and multiple number one albums, including I Never Liked You, securing his position as one of the most influential artists of his generation; and
WHEREAS, she is the visionary owner of 550 RMG, a 10,000-square-foot creative ecosystem in Old Fourth Ward that serves as a premier hub for Atlanta's prominent and emerging talent, creatives, and innovators, redefining the future of entertainment entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, Ebonie is the founder of A Seat at the Table, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equity, access, and mentorship within the entertainment and creative industries, creating meaningful pathways for the next generation of global leaders; and
WHEREAS, through her nonprofit arm, she established the annual A Seat at the Table Scholarship Fund, an enduring commitment to invest in young women attending HBCUs by providing financial support, mentorship, and direct access to career opportunities, having awarded scholarships to 20 young women and distributed $220,000 to support their educational and professional journeys; and
WHEREAS, Ebonie has led impactful community initiatives, including raising over $11,000 in support of Susan G. Komen's mission during the Atlanta Breast Cancer Walk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Ebonie Ward for her visionary leadership, transformative work, and dedicated community advocacy as well as extend best wishes for future success as she continues to shape the future of music, culture, and creative opportunity from Atlanta to the world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ebonie Ward.