Dr. Reagon is an Icon and a wonderful and insightful person. I’ve been blessed to know Bernice personally and work with Bernice and Sweet Honey In The Rock professionally for more than two decades. Bernice is that all too rare combination of creative artist and businessperson. Bernice created, lead and guided the female vocal ensemble that gave voice to our Civil Rights Worldwide and our struggles, triumphs and tragedies Pan-Africawide but Bernice was “about business”, being fully aware that creativity and good business sense are critical to the artist’s financial well-being and asset protection. Happy 80th Rare Lady, thank you for all the times that you allowed me to seat with you as you shared your wisdom with me, as young Black Man and Entrepreneur. don