Tech leader Microsoft and Beverly Bond, founder and CEO of the award-winning women’s empowerment, lifestyle, and philanthropic brand BLACK GIRLS ROCK!®, announce a strategic partnership to build technology infrastructure and empower more Black girls to become leaders through access to culturally relevant programs, leadership development, and STEM skills. The goal of this alliance is to strengthen… Continue reading Beverly Bond’s Black Girls Rock!® Joins Forces With Microsoft
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NBA Foundation Announces Second Grant Round For More Than $3 million to Support Black Economic Empowerment
NBA Foundation Announces Second Grant Round For More Than $3 million to Support Black Economic Empowerment The NBA Foundation today announced a total of more than $3 million in grants that will create employment opportunities, further career advancement and drive greater economic empowerment in Black communities. Nine organizations – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami,… Continue reading NBA Foundation Announces Second Grant Round For More Than $3 million to Support Black Economic Empowerment
Tiffany Rose Dean: ‘Hollywood Hair Bar is the #1 Black Beauty Brand Online’
Hollywood Hair Bar Owner Tiffany Rose Dean Proves Switching Careers Can Meet Entrepreneurial Goals Two years ago, celebrity stylist Tiffany Rose Dean started her own Black-owned beauty brand, Hollywood Hair Bar, and although the coronavirus pandemic hit the country hard, her business has done extremely well. With over 22,000 5-star reviews on her website, the… Continue reading Tiffany Rose Dean: ‘Hollywood Hair Bar is the #1 Black Beauty Brand Online’
Philo Partners With T-Mobile
Philo Partners With T-Mobile Today we are announcing our latest move to take on the Cableopoly with TVision. As the landscape changes, TVision is changing too – and our customers are the winners. As you know, TVision is all about helping people cut the cord, giving them more choices, access to the best media, and… Continue reading Philo Partners With T-Mobile
Yvette N. Harris’ Passion for Community Shines During the Crises that Affect People of Color
Yvette N. Harris’ Passion for Community Shines During the Crises that Affect People of Color Being in business for yourself, you may often run into obstacles, downfalls, and unexpected surprises that may mess up whatever it is you are working on. But, this is where the strong survive and the stronger adapt in order to… Continue reading Yvette N. Harris’ Passion for Community Shines During the Crises that Affect People of Color
Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua
Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua After sharing his disgust for Hulu producing an unauthorized biopic based on his life, Mike Tyson is now getting the chance to get his story out with his involvement. According to Variety, multi-talented entertainer, Jamie Foxx will be playing… Continue reading Jamie Foxx Set to Portray Boxing Champion Mike Tyson in Limited Series Directed By Antoine Fuqua
Kanye Reportedly Worth $6.6 Billion
Back in 2019, Forbes published their annual list of the World’s 20 Top-Earning Hip-Hop Stars. Kanye, 43, was ranked number 1. According to Bloomberg this week, it was determined West is now worth $6.6 billion. Having just become a billionaire last year, West’s earnings multiplied largely because of his apparel ventures. The collaborative value of… Continue reading Kanye Reportedly Worth $6.6 Billion
Anheuser-Busch CEO Says Travis Scott’s Hard Seltzer CACTI ‘Sold Out Completely’ Within One Day
Late last year, Travis Scott announced that his latest project, which is in conjunction with Anheuser-Busch, was going to be an Agave Spiked Seltzer brand named CACTI. According to CNBC, Anheuser-Busch CEO says that the Travis Scott-backed Cacti hard seltzer had sold out after making its debut this week. Scott had introduced fans to CACTI™… Continue reading Anheuser-Busch CEO Says Travis Scott’s Hard Seltzer CACTI ‘Sold Out Completely’ Within One Day
Krystle Watler Explores the Virtue of Leading an Ad Agency as a Woman of Color
Krystle Watler Explores the Virtue of Leading an Ad Agency as a Woman of Color As Managing Director of Virtue — an ad agency owned by Vice Media Group — Krystle Watler is one of the few women of color who is leading a general ad agency across several disciplines. After her appointment last summer… Continue reading Krystle Watler Explores the Virtue of Leading an Ad Agency as a Woman of Color
LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY
LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY Entrepreneurial basketball player LeBron James has aligned himself with the Pepsi brand. James is now an integral partner with PepsiCo behind the latest launch of MTN DEW RISE ENERGY. The latest Mountain Dew product is a new kind of energy drink… Continue reading LeBron James is the Face Of New Mountain Dew Energy Drink MTN DEW RISE ENERGY
Cashmere Agency Promotes Ryan Ford and Rona Mercado
Today, lifestyle marketing agency Cashmere, announced two major C-suite promotions. The agency continues to thrive and has grown into one of the go-to agencies for global brands, operating at the intersection of culture, entertainment, advertising and digital media. As a part of the executive-level announcement, Ryan Ford was promoted to President and Chief Creative Officer,… Continue reading Cashmere Agency Promotes Ryan Ford and Rona Mercado
Snoop Dogg Introduces his Latest Wine, Snoop Cali Rosé
Last summer, Calvin Broadus Jr. also known as Snoop Dogg entered into a partnership with Australian winery 19 Crimes for a special red blend bottle as a tribute to the hip-hop icon. Now, the entertainer and wine company have announced their newest wine: Snoop Cali Rosé. Snoop Cali Rosé is a blend of Grenache and… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Introduces his Latest Wine, Snoop Cali Rosé
The 5Ws: Nicole Cosby
The 5Ws: Nicole Cosby Who: Nicole (Nikki) Cosby (Chief Data & Compliance Officer) What: Fyllo [LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fyllo-compliance-cloud/] Why: Fyllo is leveling the playing field for cannabis companies with the Fyllo Compliance Cloud, a suite of enterprise-grade software and services powered by RegsTechnology, the largest database of cannabis laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local level.… Continue reading The 5Ws: Nicole Cosby
Joshua ‘J1’ Raiford Named Director of Hip Hop at Pandora and Program Director for SiriusXM Pandora Now
JOSHUA “J1” RAIFORD NAMED DIRECTOR OF HIP HOP AT PANDORA & DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AT SIRIUSXM Raiford Will Oversee All Hip Hop Streaming, Programming and Playlisting Joshua “J1” Raiford is currently the Director of Hip Hop at Pandora and now also the Program Director for SiriusXM Pandora Now; channel 3. Previously Raiford was Head… Continue reading Joshua ‘J1’ Raiford Named Director of Hip Hop at Pandora and Program Director for SiriusXM Pandora Now
Amanda Seales Launches New Clothing Line Illustrious League
Comedian, actress, and producer Amanda Seales announces the launch of Illustrious League, a new clothing line that caters to Black women. For years, Seales dreamed of launching an exclusive brand of her own and aimed to create something unique that would make people feel good. With Illustrious League, she combines comfy lounge wear, striking hand… Continue reading Amanda Seales Launches New Clothing Line Illustrious League