4 Black Business Execs Talk ‘Selma for Students’ Campaign and Dr. King’s Legacy

Valentino Carlotti, head of the Institutional Client Group in Goldman Sach’s Securities Division:

Why did you join the “Selma for Students” campaign?

I wanted to team up with my fellow leaders on this initiative to ensure that a significantly large number of young people would have the chance to view this important film. It was also a great opportunity to represent the reality of how we as business leaders all desire to support and help one another in our community.

What impact do you hope Selma will have on youth today?

I hope this movie will be an inspiration for youth today by showing a part of the history of the struggle for equality and the incredible courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who stood up for justice. Also, I would like viewers to recognize an example of a model of action that proves effective in achieving one’s aspirations– a model based on the power and strength of conscience, and the dignity it ensures for those that embrace and are true to their conscience.