Category: Business

Dr. Glen Toby: ‘It is Imperative to Continue to Educate Yourself’

Coming from a background of poverty can be used as an excuse to fail or the push to become successful. Dr. Glenn Toby decided to use that as motivation to build a thriving business that is still growing. As the owner and chief executive officer of Glenn Toby Enterprises (GTE), he utilizes the tools taught… Continue reading Dr. Glen Toby: ‘It is Imperative to Continue to Educate Yourself’

Molaundo Jones: ‘I Believe That you Can Sustain Relevance in the Creative Industry By Being Consistent’

The Clever Agency is a communications and content creation consultancy that was co-founded by creative stalwart Molaundo Jones. Persistence and creativity helped build the agency and continues to be the hallmark. Having utilized the constant change and development of artistry and emerging evolution, Jones’ forward-thinking ideas keep him abreast of the use of modern technology.… Continue reading Molaundo Jones: ‘I Believe That you Can Sustain Relevance in the Creative Industry By Being Consistent’

Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce Global, Multi-Year License Agreement

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a new, multi-year global license agreement that further aligns the companies’ efforts to foster groundbreaking new features providing value for artists and great experiences for music fans. With this new agreement,… Continue reading Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce Global, Multi-Year License Agreement

Naughty by Nature Releases Collection with Champion Benefiting NJ Youth

Grammy-Award-winning Hip-hop trio Naughty by Nature unveils a new capsule collection with Champion. Proceeds will be donated to raise funds for the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts choir in their hometown of East Orange, New Jersey. The limited-edition fashion line includes fitted and oversized t-shirts, hoodies, and hats detailing the… Continue reading Naughty by Nature Releases Collection with Champion Benefiting NJ Youth

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Networks Closes Middle East And North Africa Network Distribution Deal

Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group division Entertainment Studios, one of the largest independent producers and distributors of film and television with 64 shows on the air and owner of 15 U.S. Big-Four network affiliate broadcast television stations and nine 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 160 million subscribers — including The Weather Channel television network and… Continue reading Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Networks Closes Middle East And North Africa Network Distribution Deal

Scottie Pippen and Knife Maker Bob Kramer Team Up to Raise Funds for Black Lives Matter

Legendary NBA star athlete Scottie Pippen and Bob Kramer, a world-renown bladesmith, have teamed up to support Black Lives Matter and end social injustice by raising funds for Color of Change through a limited-time auction of a custom, symbolic knife available through Monday, July 20 10:00 a.m. PDT at KramerKnives.com. BLM Knife crafted by bladesmith… Continue reading Scottie Pippen and Knife Maker Bob Kramer Team Up to Raise Funds for Black Lives Matter

Higher Ground and Spotify Announce ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ Debuting July 29

Last summer, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, announced a partnership with Spotify to produce podcasts exclusive to the platform. Today, we are excited to announce the first title in the ongoing partnership, The Michelle Obama Podcast. Hosted by Michelle Obama, the show will bring listeners the First Lady’s most candid,… Continue reading Higher Ground and Spotify Announce ‘The Michelle Obama Podcast’ Debuting July 29

Coca-Cola Freestyle Introduces Contactless Pouring

Coca-Cola Freestyle is rolling out its latest technology innovation – contactless pouring from a smartphone – as the coronavirus pandemic continues to reshape the foodservice industry and consumer behavior overall. “All Coca-Cola beverage dispensers are safe with recommended care and cleaning,” said Chris Hellmann, vice president, and general manager, Coca-Cola Freestyle. “But given these uncertain… Continue reading Coca-Cola Freestyle Introduces Contactless Pouring

National Museum of African American Music Announces Music Industry Relations Committee

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is proud to announce the appointment of the museum’s first Music Industry Relations Committee (MIRC) of the Board of Directors. Eighteen individuals representing all avenues of the music industry have been selected to lead this committee including artists, record label executives, talent managers, media executives, media personalities,… Continue reading National Museum of African American Music Announces Music Industry Relations Committee

Rushion McDonald: ‘I Firmly Believe That a Person’s Level of Success is Based on Work Ethic’

Sometimes things don’t work out the way you anticipate, but that doesn’t mean that you failed. In some cases, being veered away from your original plan can actually put you in a better position. That was the case for Rushion McDonald. As McDonald is still proving, nothing can stop a person when ambition and work… Continue reading Rushion McDonald: ‘I Firmly Believe That a Person’s Level of Success is Based on Work Ethic’

5 Questions With… Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow

Being a DJ typically shapes your mindset on the virtues of entrepreneurship as you venture out to make sure you’re working to pay bills and experience doing something you love. For Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow, nee Patrick Chow, having Soca DJ King Chow, as his father, opened his eyes for his love of music. At… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow

Blackville, a Community of Black Creatives, Issues Statement of Equality and Reconciliation to Hollywood

Hashtags and symbolic gestures go only a certain distance. To confront and remove implicit, in-built bias in the entertainment industry and especially Hollywood, a community of creatives have come together to form Blackville. Blackville has recently released a statement addressed to Hollywood and available on its official website. Blackville Founder Built for Black people, by Black… Continue reading Blackville, a Community of Black Creatives, Issues Statement of Equality and Reconciliation to Hollywood

Janice McLean DeLoatch Launches the Black Shopping Network

Janice McLean DeLoatch has been an entrepreneur for almost 3 decades. Ms. DeLoatch began her first business in her late teens opening a beauty school to rave reviews in the news media. She is an author, Autobiography of an Entrepreneur, and had her own pantyhose vending machine business in the 90s with machines placed in the… Continue reading Janice McLean DeLoatch Launches the Black Shopping Network

Latisha Daring: ‘Our Specific Niche is Vegan Comfort Food’

Being a successful entrepreneur is no easy feat. It takes determination, extraordinary effort, and the passion to see it through. Latisha Daring understands this all too well as she has made it happen for herself in the fashion industry. After working in fashion for 25 years, Daring decided to use the creative energy she possesses… Continue reading Latisha Daring: ‘Our Specific Niche is Vegan Comfort Food’

HBO Max Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘David Makes Man’

Season One of “OWN” and Warner Horizon Scripted Television’s Peabody Award–winning series “David Makes Man,” a one-hour lyrical drama created by Academy Award®–winning screenwriter/Tony Award–nominated playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (“Moonlight”), will be available to stream on HBO Max starting July 16. The series centers on David, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted… Continue reading HBO Max Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘David Makes Man’

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