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Jesse Williams Invests in Greenwood Bank

Actor and community activist Jesse Williams has announced that he has become an investor in Greenwood which is a new digital banking platform that was started specifically for Black and Latinx people and business owners. Last month, rapper Michael “Killer Mike” Render, civil rights advocate Andrew Young, and entrepreneur Ryan Glover had announced plans to establish a new Black-owned bank in… Continue reading Jesse Williams Invests in Greenwood Bank

‘Verve Wishes You A Swinging Christmas’

This holiday season, Verve Records/UMe is boxing up some of the most classic jazz holiday titles and wrapping them in a new vinyl box set titled Verve Wishes You a Swinging Christmas. This lavish collection brings together Ella Fitzgerald‘s Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas (1960), Kenny Burrell‘s Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas (1966),… Continue reading ‘Verve Wishes You A Swinging Christmas’

Fashion Nova Launches The Fashion Nova X Megan Thee Stallion Collection

Fashion Nova, one of the world’s leading fashion & lifestyle brands, and critically-acclaimed, award-winning rapper and philanthropist, Megan Thee Stallion, announced the highly anticipated launch of the Fashion Nova X Megan Thee Stallion collection, a line of premium denim, luxe corset bodysuits and tops with matching pants, jaw-dropping dresses and plush outerwear. The capsule collection boasts… Continue reading Fashion Nova Launches The Fashion Nova X Megan Thee Stallion Collection

Jay-Z and Novak Djokovic Invest in CLMBR

CLMBR, a leader in connected fitness technology, today announced Grammy Award-winning artist and Co-Founder of Marcy Venture Partners, Jay-Z, and Novak Djokovic, the No.1 men’s tennis player in the world, have joined the CLMBR investment team to support the 2021 launch of CLMBR Connected and CLMBR Pure vertical climbing machines. Their participation continues to build on CLMBR’s… Continue reading Jay-Z and Novak Djokovic Invest in CLMBR

Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Joins X2 Performance Energy Drink

Kawhi Leonard Joins X2 X2 PERFORMANCE® announced today that two-time NBA champion and four-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard will join the board of directors to bring the natural energy drink and pre-workout supplement to consumers. X2’s entire product line is launching exclusively in retail at CVS Pharmacy. X2 PERFORMANCE products are designed to enhance endurance and… Continue reading Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Joins X2 Performance Energy Drink

Lobos 1707, A New Premium Tequila And Mezcal, Launches In U.S. And Mexico

Today, new independent spirits brand, Lobos 1707, launches their full tequila and mezcal trademark in Mexico and the U.S. Lobos 1707, named after the Spanish word meaning “wolves” and dedicated to celebrating the strength of the pack, is led by Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio and Chief Executive Officer Dia Simms with early… Continue reading Lobos 1707, A New Premium Tequila And Mezcal, Launches In U.S. And Mexico

J Prince Announces Launch of Loyalty Wines

J Prince Loyalty Wines Legendary Music Mogul James “J” Prince is proud to announce the launch of Loyalty Rosè, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot sourced by Maison Le Star, a French winery. The Loyalty brand offers a unique spin on some of the most popular varieties and became available nationwide beginning on October 31. A limited-edition collection featuring Loyalty’s… Continue reading J Prince Announces Launch of Loyalty Wines

Smif N Wessun ‘The Education of Smif N Wessun’ feat. Minister Louis Farrakhan

Smif N Wessun #smifnwessun #9thwonder #thesoulcouncil #louisfarrakhan Stream + download ‘The All’ album here: http://smarturl.it/theallalbum Produced by 9th Wonder & The Soul Council Directed by Calvan Fowler Follow us for new music, merch, tickets, and more: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Duck-Down http://shopduckdown.com (Duck Down Shop) http://instagram.com/duckdownmusic (Instagram) http://fb.com/duckdownmusic (Facebook) http://twitter.com/duckdownmusic (Twitter) Smif N Wessun

April Silver: ‘I’ve Now Been Around Long Enough to Know That Every Dark Storm is Followed By a Bright New Day’

April Silver The 15th Annual National Black Writers Conference was scheduled to take place during its usual spring date earlier this year but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was postponed. It has been rescheduled to take place Wednesday, Nov. 11 to Saturday, Nov. 14 virtually. The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College… Continue reading April Silver: ‘I’ve Now Been Around Long Enough to Know That Every Dark Storm is Followed By a Bright New Day’

The Entrepreneurs Summit Hosted by Black Enterprise Nov. 12-13

BLACK ENTERPRISE will present its annual Entrepreneurs Summit, November 12 and 13, as a virtual conference experience for the first time ever, expanding its reach and impact as the premiere national event dedicated to success of black entrepreneurs and the growth, profitability and scalability of black-owned businesses. In partnership with Host sponsor Nationwide, Black Enterprise will… Continue reading The Entrepreneurs Summit Hosted by Black Enterprise Nov. 12-13

Sydney Margetson: ‘There’s No Better Feeling Than Breaking a New Artist’

Sydney Margetson As with many Howard University alum, Atlantic Records Senior VP of Publicity Sydney Margetson hit the ground running when he decided to pursue his career. Having interned at Mercury Records, Def Jam, Polygram, and then BMG, Margetson found his home at Atlantic Records. His longevity there has helped to guide the careers of… Continue reading Sydney Margetson: ‘There’s No Better Feeling Than Breaking a New Artist’

Dia Simms: ‘The Best Way to Make a Change Is Through Ownership and Entrepreneurship’

Dia Simms After running Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ company, Combs Enterprises, for two decades while overseeing brands Ciroc, Aquahydrate, Sean John, and the brand that started it all, Bad Boy Entertainment, former president of Combs Enterprises, Dia Simms, now controls the fate of her own brand, HANDS L.L.C. She and her partner, Erin Harris, also a… Continue reading Dia Simms: ‘The Best Way to Make a Change Is Through Ownership and Entrepreneurship’

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