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Amplifying Black Voices: Larry Perkins

Episode Summary

Larry Perkins is the Vice President of Guest Relations and an Assistant General Manager for PNC Arena. Perkins chronicles his humble beginnings in rural North Carolina, his journey to New York City with only $1.72 to his name and his path to leadership today. Perkins also explores how he's experienced racism and explains why he wears a suit every day.

Episode Notes

Larry Perkins is the Vice President of Guest Relations and an Assistant General Manager for PNC Arena. Perkins chronicles his humble beginnings in rural North Carolina, his journey to New York City with only $1.72 to his name and his path to leadership today. Perkins also explores how he's experienced racism and explains why he wears a suit every day.

Amplifying Black Voices is a CanesCast podcast series that elevates stories from the Black community in and around hockey in an effort to promote diversity and inclusion. The Carolina Hurricanes are proud to celebrate Black hockey history and highlight our year-round efforts to strengthen our relationship with the Black community.