Today we’d like to introduce you to Kevin Anthony.
Kevin, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Technology Executive • Entrepreneur • Music Executive • Community Leader • Philanthropist
Born and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Kevin Anthony discovered his passion for computers at an early age. His mother, Lacy Speed, recognized and encouraged his natural curiosity for technology, enrolling him in computer classes during his formative educational years. That early exposure planted a seed that would ultimately become the foundation of Anthony’s professional career and entrepreneurial vision.
Driven by an enduring passion for technology and innovation, Anthony graduated from Grambling State University in December 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Shortly thereafter, in 2012, he began his corporate career with American Airlines, initially serving as a Software Engineer and later expanding his expertise into Infrastructure Engineering.
During his tenure with American Airlines, Anthony has contributed to the development and implementation of enterprise technology solutions designed to improve the passenger experience and operational efficiency of one of the world’s largest airlines. Among his notable contributions is “Board Now,” an enterprise software application designed to notify American Airlines passengers when their flight and boarding group are boarding through SMS, email, or telephone notifications, regardless of their location. The solution was subsequently deployed across a significant portion of the American Airlines airport network and became an important component of the airline’s customer-facing technology ecosystem.
As an Infrastructure Engineer, Anthony has worked extensively with virtualization and cloud technologies, including VMware platform, supporting the management and operation of enterprise infrastructure platforms. His technical responsibilities have included project management, software development, virtual machine deployment, automation, maintenance, troubleshooting, infrastructure optimization, sql database development and technology implementation. Through these efforts, he has contributed to the reliability, scalability, efficiency, and productivity of technology operations within American Airlines.
Beyond his technical responsibilities, Anthony has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership, inclusion, and professional development. During his time with American Airlines, he became an active member of the Black Professional Network Employee Business Resource Group, serving in several leadership capacities, including Social Action Chair, first male President of the parent DFW Chapter, and representative on the Diversity Advisory Council. Through these roles, he worked to promote professional development, community engagement, inclusion, and opportunity throughout the organization. He has also maintained a professional alignment with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Music, Entrepreneurship & Creative Innovation
While technology established the foundation of Anthony’s professional career, music has remained an equally important part of his creative identity. Inspired by the influence and support of his mother, Lacy Speed, the encouragement of his aunt, Sandra Anthony Bray, and the motivation of his brother, Lawrence Anthony, Anthony established his independent record label, Acorp Music Group L.L.C., with his cousin Larry Bray Jr. in 2015.
Since its founding, Acorp Music Group has evolved from an independent record label into a broader creative and entrepreneurial platform. The company entered into a production agreement with Lawrence Adisa Films to produce music for the 2017 horror film “BNB HELL,” directed by Andrew Jordan. The label’s single “Crash Pad” was subsequently featured and recognized at the 2017 Indie Night Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, held at the TLC Chinese Movie Theatre. The appearance represented a significant milestone for the label and its independent music platform. Furthermore, Anthony’s athleisure clothing brand “Acorp Clothing” was featured and credited in Adisa’s most recent horror classic “Night Games” in 2024.
In 2019, Acorp Music Group expanded its global reach by entering into an audio/visual global distribution agreement with GT Digital Distribution, a sister company of Empire Distribution. Continuing that trajectory, Anthony secured a second global distribution agreement in 2025 with Music Access Inc., further strengthening Acorp Music Group’s international independent-label platform and expanding its ability to distribute music to audiences around the world bringing in over 34 million streams and 11 million views worldwide.
Anthony’s entrepreneurial vision has also expanded beyond music. He launched Acorp Clothing, an athleisure apparel brand, while continuing to develop additional ventures within fashion, footwear, accessories, and lifestyle products.
The Anthony Brand Corporation
In 2025, Anthony took another significant step in his entrepreneurial journey by establishing The Anthony Brand Corporation, a family-centered business platform created to cultivate, organize, and expand a portfolio of independent, Black-owned businesses while honoring the legacy of entrepreneurship established by previous generations of the Anthony family.
The Anthony Brand Corporation serves as an umbrella platform for businesses focused on providing high-quality products and services across multiple industries. Its growing portfolio includes:
Acorp Music Group L.L.C. — Independent record label and global music platform.
S.H. 85 Sneakers — Global custom sneaker brand.
Scenic Hill Accessories — Global custom accessories brand.
Acorp Clothing — Athleisure apparel brand.
ACBD Health and Wellness – Organic Health and Wellness brand
PG Office Q — First black-owned family office supply company serving as a new chapter in the entrepreneurial landscape of West Memphis, Arkansas.
Anthony Funeral Home — The family’s longstanding funeral service institution in West Memphis, Arkansas, established in 1946.
The Anthony Brand Corporation represents more than a collection of businesses; it is a vision centered on family, ownership, entrepreneurship, legacy, economic empowerment, and generational wealth creation.
Anthony has also recently expanded his entrepreneurial interests into real estate. After successfully operating within the Airbnb and short-term rental space for three years, he has begun transitioning his real estate strategy toward long-term residential home leasing, broadening his investment portfolio and developing another avenue for sustainable wealth creation.
Philanthropy & Community Impact
Anthony’s commitment to service extends beyond professional and entrepreneurial pursuits. As a former member of the Board of Directors for the Illogic Family Nonprofit Organization, based in Mission Viejo, California, he participated in initiatives designed to provide soccer equipment and resources to underserved communities and soccer clubs throughout the United States and internationally.
In 2019, the organization provided soccer balls, cleats, uniforms, and other equipment to a soccer club in Sierra Leone, Africa, supporting more than 15 participating teams. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Anthony and the Illogic Family were also working with American Airlines toward additional philanthropic initiatives designed to expand access to soccer equipment for underserved communities.
His philosophy of service is rooted in the belief that success carries a responsibility to create opportunities for others.
Family Legacy & Entrepreneurship
Anthony’s entrepreneurial motivation is deeply connected to his family’s history. His inspiration can be traced to his great-great-grandfather, Dan Anthony, who relocated from Mississippi to Arkansas in the late 1800s and acquired hundreds of acres of land, establishing the foundation for what would become known as Anthonyville, Arkansas.
The family’s entrepreneurial legacy continued through Anthony Funeral Home, which has operated in West Memphis, Arkansas, since 1946. The funeral home was acquired by Anthony’s grandparents, Solon and Eleanor Anthony, from Solon’s father and one of his brothers. Today, the family institution remains an important part of the Anthony family’s legacy and history.
As a licensed funeral director, Kevin Anthony represents another generation carrying forward the family’s commitment to service, dignity, professionalism, and community.
HBCU Legacy, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. & Leadership
Growing up in a Haitian-rooted family, Anthony was strongly encouraged to pursue higher education and was particularly inspired to attend a Historically Black College or University, following the educational paths of his uncle and older cousins who had also graduated from HBCUs.
At Grambling State University, Anthony became a second-generation legacy member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., through the Gamma Gamma Chapter. His father, Tandy Anthony, and uncle, Frederick Anthony, represented the first generation of his family’s Omega Psi Phi legacy.
His fraternity experience played a significant role in shaping his philosophy of leadership, mentorship, scholarship, and community service. During his collegiate years and beyond, Anthony served in various leadership positions at the local, district, and international levels of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
As an undergraduate and emerging leader, Anthony became an influential voice within the undergraduate and graduate communities. Among his accomplishments was helping establish undergraduate scholarship opportunities for members of the organization attending institutions across Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.
His leadership philosophy continues to be shaped by the principle that education, service, and opportunity are essential components of building stronger communities.
Gamma Gamma Alumni Association Inc.
Continuing his commitment to Grambling State University and the legacy of Omega Psi Phi’s Gamma Gamma Chapter, Anthony was recently named President of the Gamma Gamma Alumni Association, Inc. (GGAAI).
In this role, he works to support and represent Gamma Gamma alumni communities throughout the United States wherever a GGAAI presence exists. His leadership centers on strengthening alumni engagement, community service, professional networking, mentorship, and continued representation of the shared spirit, excellence, and attainment cultivated through their Grambling State University experience.
For Anthony, this leadership role represents both an honor and a responsibility to preserve the legacy of those who came before him while creating opportunities for those who will follow.
The Anthony Brand Endowed Scholarship
One of Anthony’s most significant recent initiatives has been the establishment of The Anthony Brand Endowed Scholarship at Grambling State University, his alma mater.
The scholarship initiative reflects his belief that the future of technology depends upon providing young people with access to education, mentorship, and opportunity. The Anthony Brand has established a fundraising goal of at least $10,000 to provide scholarship support for incoming freshmen pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Computer Information Systems.
The initiative is designed to help cultivate the next generation of technology professionals and innovators while encouraging students to explore the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering, information technology, and other computer-based disciplines that will shape the future of American society.
For Anthony, giving back to Grambling is personal. The institution provided him with the educational foundation that helped launch his career in technology, and he now seeks to help ensure that future students have the resources necessary to pursue their own dreams.
Recognition & Accomplishments
Anthony’s professional, entrepreneurial, and community contributions have earned him recognition on multiple platforms. He was recognized in Who’s Who in America and, in 2020, was inducted into Who’s Who in America in the fields of Engineering and Music, recognizing his accomplishments across both professional disciplines.
In 2007, Anthony was elected as the 9th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. 2nd Vice District Representative overseeing and managing over 50 Undergraduate chapters across the Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma areas. While serving in this position, brother Anthony became one of the first members of the International Undergraduate Council headed under the leadership of Brian S. Gundy serving as the current 2nd Vice Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
In 2008, Anthony was elected at the U.G. Representative to the 9th District Council serving under the leadership of the currently elected 2nd Vice District Representative Phillip Merchant III. Anthony was also awarded the Exceptional Service Award from the International Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.
In 2009, Anthony was awarded the Gamma Gamma Chapter Achievement Award through his Undergraduate Chapter at Grambling State University.
In 2010, Anthony was awarded the Gamma Gamma Chapter Basileus award through his Undergraduate Chapter at Grambling State University.
In 2019, he was honored by American Airlines with the Leadership to Inclusion in Diversity Award and the Team Member Engagement Award at the African American Diversity Network National Conference in Miami, Florida.
His career represents a unique intersection of technology, music, entrepreneurship, family legacy, philanthropy, education, and community leadership.
A Vision for the Future
Today, Kevin Anthony continues to build upon the foundation established by the generations before him while creating opportunities for the generations yet to come.
From developing enterprise technology solutions for one of the world’s largest airlines, to building an independent global music platform; from expanding into fashion, footwear, accessories, office supplies, real estate, and family business; to establishing scholarships for future technology professionals, Anthony’s journey reflects a commitment to innovation, ownership, service, education, and legacy.
At the heart of his vision is The Anthony Brand—a family brand designed not simply to preserve what previous generations built, but to expand it.
His goal is to continue growing as a technology professional, entrepreneur, investor, music executive, community leader, and philanthropist while using each platform as a vehicle to communicate, educate, inspire, empower, and create opportunities for the youth and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
Kevin Anthony’s story is ultimately a story of seeds planted early, nurtured through education and perseverance, strengthened by family and community, and now being cultivated into a legacy intended to benefit generations beyond his own.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, it hasn’t been a smooth road and the road still has some coarseness to it. Some of the struggles when being an entrepreneur is finding ways to entice, engage and market to customers something new, something that isn’t widely broadcast or promoted as the premiere societal brand. However, creating from passion and love, knowing that if not one person supports you, the fact that the brand belongs to you and it’s something that becomes your everyday lifestyle, then you can always grow, evolve and pass down for generations to come to continue the same pattern with applicable enhancements based on self driven passion and love makes this journey truly priceless. I’ve been blessed by god to have the vision that I have and in such a diverse way, it allows my family, future children and their families to have various skill sets and expertise that can peak their interests use it as a catalyst as well to add to the lifestyle of The Anthony Brand portfolio.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
The Anthony Brand Corporation is an independent, Black-owned, family-centered enterprise designed to cultivate, develop, and scale a diverse portfolio of businesses across multiple industries. Built upon the principles of family, ownership, innovation, service, quality, and generational legacy, The Anthony Brand brings together a growing collection of businesses that provide high-quality products and services to customers across regional, national, and international markets.
What distinguishes The Anthony Brand Corporation is its diversified business model and scalable ecosystem. Rather than being confined to a single industry, the corporation operates across music and entertainment, fashion, footwear, accessories, health and wellness, office and commercial supplies, real estate, and funeral services. Each entity maintains its own distinct identity, products, services, and target markets while benefiting from the collective vision, resources, infrastructure, and entrepreneurial ecosystem of The Anthony Brand Corporation.
Our Portfolio of Businesses
Acorp Music Group L.L.C.
Acorp Music Group is the corporation’s independent music and entertainment platform. The label provides global distribution opportunities for independent recording artists, comedians, and independent labels, while offering access to worldwide exposure, marketing, and promotional services designed to help independent creators expand their audiences and maximize the opportunities available within today’s global entertainment marketplace.
S.H. 85 Sneakers (Distribution Centers located in Le Marche, Italy)
S.H. 85 Sneakers is a global custom sneaker brand specializing in personalized footwear and on-demand fulfillment. The brand is positioned to serve customers throughout the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Canada, providing a scalable platform for customized sneaker products without limiting the brand to a single geographic market.
Scenic Hill Accessories (Distribution Centers located in Le Marche, Italy)
Scenic Hill Accessories is a global custom accessories brand offering personalized and on-demand products to customers throughout the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The brand is designed around customization, accessibility, and scalable global e-commerce opportunities.
Acorp Clothing
Acorp Clothing is an athleisure apparel brand created for individuals who want clothing that transitions seamlessly between daily exercise, active lifestyles, and everyday wear. The brand combines comfort, functionality, and contemporary style while providing another avenue for The Anthony Brand to participate in the expanding lifestyle and apparel marketplace.
ACBD Health and Wellness
ACBD Health and Wellness is a health and wellness brand centered on supporting the overall well-being of the body, mind, and soul, including wellness products formulated for both people and pets. The brand’s philosophy emphasizes naturally oriented wellness solutions and organic-based products designed to complement healthier lifestyles.
Pg Office Q
Pg Office Q represents a significant part of The Anthony Brand’s commitment to entrepreneurship in West Memphis, Arkansas, serving as a Black-owned office supply company designed to provide products and resources for households, schools, offices, commercial businesses, and restaurants. By serving multiple customer segments, PG Office Q creates opportunities to address everyday operational needs while establishing a locally rooted business with broader growth potential.
Anthony Funeral Home
At the heart of The Anthony Brand Corporation is its family staple, Anthony Funeral Home, which has proudly served the surrounding West Memphis, Arkansas, communities since 1946. Providing funeral and cremation services, Anthony Funeral Home represents more than a business—it is a living testament to the family’s longstanding commitment to service, compassion, dignity, and community. Its nearly eight decades of operation provide a powerful foundation upon which the next generation of the Anthony family continues to build.
A Diversified Family Enterprise
The strength of The Anthony Brand Corporation lies in the diversity, independence, and scalability of its portfolio. Each business is positioned to operate within its respective industry while contributing to a larger family enterprise capable of reaching customers across multiple demographics and geographic markets.
From entertainment and fashion to wellness, commercial supplies, real estate, and funeral services, The Anthony Brand Corporation is intentionally structured to create multiple avenues for revenue generation, brand expansion, strategic partnerships, and long-term growth.
The corporation’s model is not built around placing a ceiling on any individual entity. Instead, each business is developed with the potential to expand its products, services, geographic reach, customer base, and strategic opportunities as market conditions and consumer demand evolve.
This approach allows The Anthony Brand Corporation to continuously develop new ventures while maintaining the flexibility to introduce additional businesses and brands under the same corporate umbrella.
More Than a Business—A Legacy
The Anthony Brand Corporation was created with a vision that extends beyond entrepreneurship. It represents the continuation of a family legacy of ownership, service, resilience, and community investment while establishing a modern platform capable of creating opportunities for future generations.
The corporation’s diversified portfolio creates an ecosystem in which one family-owned enterprise can participate in multiple industries while maintaining a unified commitment to quality, innovation, customer service, and economic empowerment.
Our objective is to build brands that can stand independently while collectively becoming stronger under one family-owned corporate vision.
The Anthony Brand Corporation is not simply a collection of businesses—it is a platform for building businesses, cultivating brands, creating opportunities, and establishing generational wealth.
With a growing portfolio, multiple industries, regional roots, national ambitions, and international reach, The Anthony Brand Corporation is positioned to continue expanding its footprint while remaining grounded in the values that started it all: family, faith, ownership, service, education, entrepreneurship, and legacy.
The Anthony Brand Corporation—Building Businesses. Cultivating Brands. Creating Legacy.
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