blog posts Tom Burrell, Black advertising visionary, to receive honorary degree from Illinois May 6, 2025 2:15 pm by Holly RushakoffExcellence Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images 'Tom Burrell is unquestionably a pioneer in the field of advertising. He helped to normalize the image of African Americans in advertising,' says professor Jason Chambers, Author of Advertising Revolutionary: The Life and Work of Tom Burrell. Share on Facebook Tweet Email