Creative Artists Agency’s Tory Dandy On the Rise of Black Sports Agents Last year saw a seismic shift within the sports agency world when more than half of the players selected in the first round of the National Football League draft were being represented by Black agents. This was the first time that has happened.… Continue reading Creative Artists Agency’s Tory Dandy On the Rise of Black Sports Agents
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Cardi B Announces Limited Edition Fashion Doll Real Women Are
Timed with Women’s History Month, multi-platinum recording artist and fashion icon, Cardi B, announced the upcoming release of her first limited edition fashion doll alongside Real Women Are, a new diverse and inclusive doll brand. An experienced and risk-taking female entrepreneur, Cardi B inspired and created the doll in her outspoken, colorful and confident likeness.… Continue reading Cardi B Announces Limited Edition Fashion Doll Real Women Are
Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity
Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity Basketball Hall of Famer and current TNT commentator Shaquille O’Neal is extending his business to the advertising world. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that O’Neal is a founding partner and investor in a new ad agency named The Majority Agency. The new ad agency is… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Starts New Ad Agency Focused on Diversity
Ice Cube Adds Two New Sections to the Contract With Black America
O’Shea Jackson, better known as Ice Cube a founding member of seminal Hip-Hop group, N.W.A., and Hollywood heavyweight, has been steadily pushing his Contract With Black America for the betterment of Black people in America. He had surfaced late last year to assure everyone that he had been working behind the scenes to rework his… Continue reading Ice Cube Adds Two New Sections to the Contract With Black America
Howard University School of Business Announces $4.9 Million Gift from Warner Music Group
The Howard University School of Business has announced a generous $4.9 million gift from Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF). The monies from this gift will fund the creation of a new music business center. “I’d like to thank the Warner Music Group and the Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund… Continue reading Howard University School of Business Announces $4.9 Million Gift from Warner Music Group
Mathew Knowles Hosts Mathew Knowles IMPACT, A New Podcast Show on iHeartRadio
Music mogul turned author, professor and activist Mathew Knowles is hosting his first podcast show on iHeartRadio. Mathew Knowles IMPACT is a weekly one-hour program where Dr. Knowles, his celebrity guests, and call-ins share perspectives on racism, health and wellness, entrepreneurship and the music business. “These four topics consume the American zeitgeist today,” says Dr. Knowles. … Continue reading Mathew Knowles Hosts Mathew Knowles IMPACT, A New Podcast Show on iHeartRadio
Hennessy Becomes the ‘Official Spirit of the NBA’ Worldwide
Hennessy Becomes the ‘Official Spirit of the NBA’ Worldwide The world’s best-selling cognac, Hennessy, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) have announced that they have a global expansion of their partnership, making Hennessy the “Official Spirit of the NBA” worldwide. “We are honored by the distinction as the first global spirit partner in the NBA’s… Continue reading Hennessy Becomes the ‘Official Spirit of the NBA’ Worldwide
Motown Gospel Signs Nine-Time Grammy® Nominated Singer/Songwriter Kelly Price
Motown Gospel Signs Nine-Time Grammy® Nominated Singer/Songwriter Kelly Price MOTOWN GOSPEL SIGNS NINE-TIME GRAMMY® NOMINATED SINGER/SONGWRITER KELLY PRICE New Gospel EP ‘Grace’ Available for Pre-order Today Nashville, TN (February 19, 2021)— Motown Gospel, in joint venture with SANG GIRL! Inc., announces the signing of iconic singer and songwriter Kelly Price, as she readies the release… Continue reading Motown Gospel Signs Nine-Time Grammy® Nominated Singer/Songwriter Kelly Price
NBA Legend Mitch Richmond Enters Equity Partnership with UGAA
NBA Legend Mitch Richmond Enters Equity Partnership with UGAA Universal Gamers Amateur Association (UGAA), an innovative leader in the education technology sector focused on career online education combined with eSports League gaming, announces that it has formed an equity partnership with NBA Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond’s ShaneED, an organization designed to give back to… Continue reading NBA Legend Mitch Richmond Enters Equity Partnership with UGAA
Russell Westbrook Joins Russell Wilson and Ciara to Help Minority-Owned Businesses Gain Access to Insurance
Washington Wizards’ point guard Russell Westbrook has been making many business moves recently. After announcing last week that he joined Varo Bank’s team as an investor and advisor, The History Channel had announced that it had picked up Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre, a documentary that was put together by Westbrook. Now, top-10 global… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Joins Russell Wilson and Ciara to Help Minority-Owned Businesses Gain Access to Insurance
Bleu Magazine Donates One Million in Advertising for Black-Owned Businesses
Bleu Magazine Donates One Million in Advertising for Black-Owned Businesses In honor of Black History Month and celebrating their 15 years in publishing Bleu Magazine will generously donate one million dollars in print advertising to Black-Owned businesses nationwide beginning the end of the month of February. “We were fortunate to receive funding from LISC,… Continue reading Bleu Magazine Donates One Million in Advertising for Black-Owned Businesses
Donald Glover Signs Long-Term Amazon Deal, Former First Daughter Malia Obama Joins Writing Team
Donald Glover Signs Long-Term Amazon Deal, Former First Daughter Malia Obama Joins Writing Team Writer/actor Donald Glover, who, at times, is also a rapper who goes by the moniker Childish Gambino, has signed a massive long-term deal with Amazon. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Atlanta creator has exited his deal with the Disney-owned FX… Continue reading Donald Glover Signs Long-Term Amazon Deal, Former First Daughter Malia Obama Joins Writing Team
Chris Webber Partners With JW Asset Management to Launch $100 Million Cannabis Equity Fund
Chris Webber Partners With JW Asset Management to Launch $100 Million Cannabis Equity Fund Former NBA player and entrepreneur Chris Webber has announced that he has entered into a partnership with Jason Wild and JW Asset Management, LLC (“JW”) to launch a $100 million private equity cannabis fund. This fund will invest in companies that… Continue reading Chris Webber Partners With JW Asset Management to Launch $100 Million Cannabis Equity Fund
Russell Westbrook Partners With Varo Bank
Russell Westbrook Partners With Varo Bank Washington Wizards’ point guard, Russell Westbrook takes a giant step into the financial game. Financial institute Varo Bank has announced it has partnered with nine-time NBA All-Star, NBA MVP, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and designer, Russell Westbrook. Today I joined @VaroBank’s team as an investor and advisor. Why? WHY NOT? They… Continue reading Russell Westbrook Partners With Varo Bank
Sean Combs Announces Latest Celebrity Series ‘The Crew League’ Premiering On REVOLT
Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced the premiere of The Crew League for the REVOLT network. The Crew League is an unscripted basketball competition series where celebrities and their perspective “crews” will meet up to go head-to-head in competition against each other. The ultimate prize? Bragging rights and a grand prize. “The Crew League delivers REVOLT’s… Continue reading Sean Combs Announces Latest Celebrity Series ‘The Crew League’ Premiering On REVOLT