Being a single mother of four is a job in itself, especially in today’s challenging times. But, somehow Felicia Dortch is managing motherhood with her many other titles, which include author, publisher, registered nurse, public speaker, model, and entrepreneur. In an interview with The Industry Cosign, the multi-hyphenated domestic abuse survivor talks about how she… Continue reading Felicia Dortch: ‘Learn As Much As you Can About Business’
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NBA Launches NBA Foundation to Support Black Communities
The NBA Board of Governors announced today that it will contribute $300 million in initial funding to establish the first-ever NBA Foundation dedicated to creating greater economic empowerment in the Black community. The Foundation is being launched in partnership with the National Basketball Players Association. Over the next 10 years, the 30 NBA team owners… Continue reading NBA Launches NBA Foundation to Support Black Communities
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Dallas Austin: ‘My Dream Was to Always Be as Great as Quincy Jones’
When you are a Grammy-award winning producer/songwriter/keyboardist/remixer and your credits include the likes of Michael Jackson, TLC, Monica, Madonna, Will Smith, Brandy, Rihanna, Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, and many others, you might be satisfied with these accomplishments. Not so. Dallas Austin wants more and has recently relaunched the label that allowed him to be successful… Continue reading Dallas Austin: ‘My Dream Was to Always Be as Great as Quincy Jones’
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Brandon T. Jackson Launches KingdomPay, a Black-Owned Social Mobile Banking App
The Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the recent civil unrest, has created a tumultuous climate for unheralded change. Inspired with a vision for empowering communities of color while bridging the racial wealth gap, comedian/actor/producer and now FinTech entrepreneur, Brandon T. Jackson and Technology Pioneer Mark Bush, knew it was time to catalyze these chaotic energies in… Continue reading Brandon T. Jackson Launches KingdomPay, a Black-Owned Social Mobile Banking App
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Purchases the XFL for $15 Million
Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson and RedBird Capital Partners have been selected as the winning bidder for substantially all of the assets of Alpha Entertainment LLC, the parent company of the XFL. The XFL assets will be sold to Garcia, Johnson and RedBird for approximately $15 million, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the… Continue reading Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Purchases the XFL for $15 Million
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Barbara Bush Foundation Partners with Barbershop Books and Penguin Young Readers
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has partnered with Barbershop Books and Penguin Young Readers to provide child-friendly reading spaces and early literacy training to help expand reading opportunities for Black boys in Baltimore and Detroit. Developed in Harlem, Barbershop Books is a community-based program that leverages the cultural significance of barbershops in Black… Continue reading Barbara Bush Foundation Partners with Barbershop Books and Penguin Young Readers
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Pandora Launches UNINTERRUPTED Radio
Pandora is launching UNINTERRUPTED Radio, a brand new and exclusive station that features music selected by top NBA and WNBA players. With UNINTERRUPTED, listeners get access to the very soundtracks that top athletes listen to on and off the court, including those curated and used by LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, Trae Young, A’ja Wilson, Draymond… Continue reading Pandora Launches UNINTERRUPTED Radio
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California Based Lifestyle & Cannabis Brand, COOKIES, Partners With Rick Ross To Launch ‘COLLINS AVE’
COOKIES, the leading international lifestyle and cannabis brand, is pleased to announce the launch of a new cannabis brand, “COLLINS AVE,” in partnership with rap legend, Rick Ross. A natural intersection of culture, music and cannabis, the COLLINS AVE brand includes 3 specially curated strains featuring flavor profiles inspired by Ross’ own identity. Berner and Ross… Continue reading California Based Lifestyle & Cannabis Brand, COOKIES, Partners With Rick Ross To Launch ‘COLLINS AVE’
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Legendary Music Executives Announce the Black American Music Association (BAM)
Today, an esteemed group of music and entertainment industry leaders, led by Michael Mauldin, Demmette Guidry and Judy Klein, announced the Black American Music Association (BAM). BAM is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional trade association introduced in June of 2018. The organization was created to “Preserve, Protect, and Promote the Legacy and Future of Authentic Black… Continue reading Legendary Music Executives Announce the Black American Music Association (BAM)
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REVOLT TV Announces New Series What’s Good Africa And Content Partnership With What’s Good Networks
REVOLT TV, the leading voice of Hip Hop culture owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, announced today What’s Good Africa, a new half-hour unscripted series exploring all aspects of Hip Hop culture in Africa, from emerging artists to fashion, sports, entrepreneurship, events and parties, and more. The program comes via a new content partnership between REVOLT… Continue reading REVOLT TV Announces New Series What’s Good Africa And Content Partnership With What’s Good Networks
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Run The Jewels Debuts Their Own Cannabis ‘Ooh La La’
We couldn’t be more excited to announce our cannabis partnership with the legendary COOKIES and sister-company LEMONNADE on our first branded strain, Ooh La La. This collab with our homie Berner — the Bay Area rapper and entrepreneur who built COOKIES into one of the largest cannabis brands in the world — is based on… Continue reading Run The Jewels Debuts Their Own Cannabis ‘Ooh La La’
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West Coast Hip-Hop Queen YO-YO Launches Mocha Mix Competition
Crowned the #1 nationally syndicated radio show for women of color, Café Mocha is calling all female DJs to join the ‘Mocha Mix’ movement hosted by hip hop legend and co-host Yo-Yo. The highly covenant final 10 minutes of the two-hour weekend show has become a ‘staple’ for listeners over the years; thanks to mixes… Continue reading West Coast Hip-Hop Queen YO-YO Launches Mocha Mix Competition
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Cam’ron Presents New Cannabis Strain Pynk Mynk
GFive Cultivation launches the new signature cannabis line, Pynk Mynk, a premium collection of strains that delivers an exciting and uplifting experience. Pynk Mynk is a business venture with Harlem hip hop legend, fashion aficionado, entrepreneur and actor, Cam’ron inspired by his authentic and trendsetting style and music. Pynk Mynk is a light green… Continue reading Cam’ron Presents New Cannabis Strain Pynk Mynk
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Re-Introducing Flawless by Gabrielle Union
Award-winning actress, producer, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Union announced the re-launch of her hair care collection for textured hair, Flawless By Gabrielle Union. The new collection includes an array of options, affordably priced between $4 – $10, that empowers consumers to customize a regimen specific to their texture and style preferences.… Continue reading Re-Introducing Flawless by Gabrielle Union
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AYO Foods Brings Authentic West-African Cuisine to US Grocers
Frozen meals just got a whole lot more joyful. AYO Foods, the authentic and delicious line of West-African inspired cuisine, has developed a partnership with Whole Foods and is now available at nearly 50 locations throughout Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Founders Perteet & Fred Spencer have developed the brand from their family’s own recipes… Continue reading AYO Foods Brings Authentic West-African Cuisine to US Grocers
