Food and beverage
June 28, 2022
Hennessy highlights Black excellence through Cognac and chess. Image credit: Hennessy
By Nora Howe
LVMH-owned Cognac brand Hennessy U.S. is continuing in its pursuit of promoting Black excellence through a series of spots dedicated to Maurice Ashley, the world’s first Black chess grandmaster.
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