Category: Business

Cardi B Collaborates with Reebok

Bronx rapper, Cardi B, is Reebok’s latest celebrity partner. She is the spokesperson of the latest release of the classic Aztrek sneakers, made popular in the 90s. ‘Everything that you love about Cardi B is what you love about Reebok,’ Reebok expresses in a press release. ‘Reebok has a longstanding legacy of nonconformity, whether it’s… Continue reading Cardi B Collaborates with Reebok

NAACP LDF Hosts 32nd National Equal Justice Awards Dinner

NAACP LDF HONORS CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS CHAMPIONS AT 32ND NATIONAL EQUAL JUSTICE AWARDS DINNER Honoree Bryan Stevenson, NAACP LDF president Sherrilyn Ifill and actor Kendrick Sampson attend the 32nd National Equal Justice Awards Dinner on November 1, 2018 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. [credit: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images] (NEW YORK) – November 5, 2018 – On… Continue reading NAACP LDF Hosts 32nd National Equal Justice Awards Dinner

Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios Unveils Slate Of Projects

Following Granity Studios’ historic Oscar win for its inaugural animated short, Dear Basketball, its first scripted podcast, The Punies, now in production on its second season, the release of the New York Times best-selling Mamba Mentality: How I Play (Farrar, Straus, Giroux: October 23), and the success of its groundbreaking series, Detail, on ESPN+, Kobe… Continue reading Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios Unveils Slate Of Projects

A$AP Rocky Announces Injured Generation Tour

Harlem rapper, A$AP Rocky has announced his Injured Generation Tour. The tour starts January 8th in Minneapolis, MN and hits the road until February 6th where it ends in Kent, WA. Jan 8 — Minneapolis, MN (The Armory) Jan 9 — Chicago, IL (UIC Pavilion) Jan 11 — Toronto, ON (Coca-Cola Coliseum) Jan 13 —… Continue reading A$AP Rocky Announces Injured Generation Tour

One Solution Partners With AT&T To Launch Dream In Black The HBCU Edition

One Solution, the branded solution division of Urban One, and AT&T, the world’s largest communication company, are committed to celebrating and recognizing the rich culture, tradition, and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities known as HBCUs. One Solution and AT&T have partnered on the #DreamInBlack campaign showcasing the immense impact HBCUs have on black… Continue reading One Solution Partners With AT&T To Launch Dream In Black The HBCU Edition

GoDaddy and Ayesha Curry Join Forces

GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the world’s largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures, has signed Ayesha Curry, one of the most successful food entrepreneurs in the world. Together, GoDaddy and Ayesha will work together to inspire entrepreneurs, makers and independent do-ers to turn their ideas into reality online. “I’m an entrepreneur myself and know… Continue reading GoDaddy and Ayesha Curry Join Forces

Foot Locker Foundation’s 18th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala

The Foot Locker Foundation joined together members of the athletic industry for its 18th annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. The event, which took place on Tuesday, October 23 at New York City’s Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, benefits educational and other youth initiatives supported by the Foot Locker Foundation. “High tuition and student debt… Continue reading Foot Locker Foundation’s 18th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala

OneUnited Bank ‘Take A Knee’ for Social Justice

In an unprecedented move, OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in America, unveils the “Take A Knee” Campaign with a stunning masterpiece, Last Man Standing, by internationally acclaimed artist Addonis Parker. The protest art evokes the importance and burden of activism in America, featuring three football players kneeling during the national anthem. The Take… Continue reading OneUnited Bank ‘Take A Knee’ for Social Justice

ESSENCE Announces ‘ESSENCE Girls United’

ESSENCE, the leading media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, debuts ESSENCE Girls United. This impactful new initiative is designed to inspire young Black women through a year-long mentorship program, as well as an interactive digital/social content hub that will convey the core principles of leadership and self-love. ESSENCE Girls United demonstrates the iconic… Continue reading ESSENCE Announces ‘ESSENCE Girls United’

Solo New York Launches Nomad Bag Collection

Solo New York (http://solo-ny.com), a leading, urban-inspired designer of backpacks, totes, duffels, briefs, and sleeves, just unveiled the new Nomad Collection—a modern, versatile collection of four unique bags made for the go-getter. The Nomad Collection’s design captures the spirit of the focused, fast-paced urban commuter. Always on the lookout for the next opportunity, they need… Continue reading Solo New York Launches Nomad Bag Collection

Nickelodeon and Kevin Hart Connect for the Kids

Nickelodeon has entered into an exclusive first-look deal with comedian, actor and television personality Kevin Hart (Night School, Jumanji, The Secret Life of Pets) and his production entity, HartBeat Productions.  Hugely popular among Nickelodeon’s audience, Hart will develop and produce live-action, scripted kids’ content for the network through HartBeat. Kevin Hart noted, “For me, Nick… Continue reading Nickelodeon and Kevin Hart Connect for the Kids

Mona Scott-Young Graces Cover of Rolling Out; Featured in Variety & USA Today

  MONA SCOTT-YOUNG GRACES COVER OF ROLLING OUT, FEATURED IN VARIETY’s “NEW YORK ISSUE” & USA TODAY Mona Scott-Young covers the Oct. 4 issue of Rolling Out; Photo by DeWayne Rogers   (NEW YORK) – October 22, 2018 – Fresh off a busy summer book tour for her debut novel Blurred Lines, Monami Entertainment CEO Mona Scott-Young is kicking… Continue reading Mona Scott-Young Graces Cover of Rolling Out; Featured in Variety & USA Today

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Sheila Eldridge

Title: CEO Company: Miles Ahead Entertainment & Broadcasting Location: Maryland Miles Ahead Entertainment & Broadcasting CEO Sheila Eldridge has acquired more than 25 years of experience in the fields of broadcasting, corporate communications, entertainment, integrated marketing and public relations. She is a graduate of Howard University’s School of Communications in Washington, D.C. where she began… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Sheila Eldridge

The Impact Network Teams Up With J. Alexander Martin

The Impact Network, the only African American owned and operated urban inspirational lifestyle TV network in the United States, currently available in more than 82 Million homes in the USA. The network features programming consisting of urban ministries and gospel lifestyle entertainment. Impact has teamed up with J. Alexander Martin,  Co-Founder of the billion dollar international… Continue reading The Impact Network Teams Up With J. Alexander Martin

Wines by Darjean Jones Wines set to Appear in Tyler Perry Movie, ‘Nobody’s Fool’

Wines by Darjean Jones Wines, a small boutique wine company owned and operated by a Magnolia, Texas scientist, Dr. Dawna Darjean Jones, are set to appear in the new Tyler Perry Movie, Nobody’s Fool (2018), which will be released on Friday, November 2. Nobody’s Fool stars Tiffany Haddish who is just released from prison and… Continue reading Wines by Darjean Jones Wines set to Appear in Tyler Perry Movie, ‘Nobody’s Fool’

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