Category: Business

The 5Ws: A.J. Woodson

Who: AJ Woodson What: Black Westchester Why: Black Westchester is a monthly newspaper and an online news magazine (BlackWestchester.com) providing News With A Black Point Of View for people of color in Westchester County and the Tri-State area at every economic level. Black Westchester is committed to being a platform to profile life, culture, economics, politics, sports and entertainment… Continue reading The 5Ws: A.J. Woodson

Justice Watch Radio With Attorney Zulu Ali Announces National Syndication

After airing on CNBC affiliate KCAA radio, broadcasting to the Riverside and San Bernardino County, California community on 106.5 FM, 102.3 FM, and 1050 AM for the past year, Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali has announced national syndication on the GAB Radio Network scheduled to begin December 30, 2018. The program will continue to… Continue reading Justice Watch Radio With Attorney Zulu Ali Announces National Syndication

Welcome To Jamrock Sell Outs One Year Before Sail Date

  DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY SETS NEW RECORD IN CRUISE BUSINESS 2019’s Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Sell Outs One Year Before Sail Date Without Announcing Lineup WTJRC Founder Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Performing on First Night of 2018’s WTJRC (Photo by Evan Wollenberg) One the most successful music charters, Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise (WTJRC), sells out in new… Continue reading Welcome To Jamrock Sell Outs One Year Before Sail Date

BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces The 50 Best Companies For Diversity

BLACK ENTERPRISE, in partnership with The Executive Leadership Council, has released its listing of the “50 Best Companies for Diversity” as featured in the publication’s November/December 2018 issue, which focuses on Diversity and Inclusion in corporate America. The companies singled out for distinction demonstrated a significant commitment to diversity in four key areas: board of directors, employee base, senior management,… Continue reading BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces The 50 Best Companies For Diversity

Nicki Minaj Announces The Nicki Wrld Tour Featuring Juice Wrld

Nicki Minaj has announced The Nicki WRLD Tour which will get its start in Germany on February 21 and finish in Switzerland on March 28. She is bringing along Chicago rapper, Juice Wrld “I’m so excited to bring the full Nicki Minaj experience to my fans in Europe,” said MINAJ. “I have been carefully crafting… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Announces The Nicki Wrld Tour Featuring Juice Wrld

Maverick Carter Joins Live Nation Entertainment’s Board Of Directors

  Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) announced the election of Maverick Carter to its Board of Directors. With a wealth of experience across the business, marketing, entertainment, and media sectors, Carter has become an important figure in the sports and talent landscape. As LeBron James’ longtime business manager, Carter is credited with guiding James’ history-making… Continue reading Maverick Carter Joins Live Nation Entertainment’s Board Of Directors

Cheo Hodari Coker Nets Amazon Deal

According to The Hollywood Reporter, former Netflix showrunner, Cheo Hodari Coker has signed a deal with rival Amazon. The former music journalist was previosuly showrunner for just recently canceled Marvel’s Luke Cage. Coker will develop and produce TV projects under his Fighting 99th Entertainment banner. “Amazon is the future, and their bespoke, specific approach to… Continue reading Cheo Hodari Coker Nets Amazon Deal

DeAndre Ayton is Rockin’ Protein

Shamrock Farms and its complete line of protein-packed milk beverages, Rockin’ Protein®, announced today that  professional basketball player, DeAndre Ayton, the number one overall draft pick out of the University of Arizona, will join Team Rockin’ and be featured in the brand’s advertising, social media and public relations campaign. “To compete against some of the… Continue reading DeAndre Ayton is Rockin’ Protein

ESSENCE® Beauty Carnival Kicks Off in New York City April 27

The ESSENCE® Beauty Carnival ™, recognized as the world’s largest beauty experience for Black women, is hitting the road in 2019—newly reimagined as an expanded, multi-city tour.  Tickets are on-sale now for this epic celebration of Black beauty—convening a community of enthusiasts, experts and influencers at New York City’s Pier 36 on April 27-28, 2019. “As the… Continue reading ESSENCE® Beauty Carnival Kicks Off in New York City April 27

Howard University School of Business Ranked Among Best

Bloomberg BusinessWeek ranks Howard University School of Business No. 38 on its 2018 Global Business School Ranking. The Bloomberg BusinessWeek list ranks the best global business schools, encompassing 124 MBA programs across the Asia-Pacific region, Canada, Europe and the U.S. “We are very proud of Howard’s ranking by Bloomberg BusinessWeek,” says Dean of Howard Business… Continue reading Howard University School of Business Ranked Among Best

The ASCAP Foundation Honors Valerie Simpson

  The ASCAP Foundation honored R&B and pop icon Valerie Simpson with its George M. Cohan Friars Foundation Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner with The ASCAP Foundation Masters Award at the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors tonight. The ceremony took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street,… Continue reading The ASCAP Foundation Honors Valerie Simpson

Carlos Santana Joins MasterClass to Teach the Art and Soul of Guitar

MasterClass, the online education company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced today that Carlos Santana, legendary music icon and lead guitarist of his namesake band, will offer his first online class— making it the 50th MasterClass available exclusively through its platform. In his class, Santana will teach students how… Continue reading Carlos Santana Joins MasterClass to Teach the Art and Soul of Guitar

Chaka Khan Among Women Of Power Legacy Award Honorees

Black Enterprise will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black women when it presents the Women of Power Legacy Awards at the 2019 Women of Power Summit on Feb. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Women of Power Summit is the nation’s No. 1 executive development and leadership conference for women of color, annually attracting… Continue reading Chaka Khan Among Women Of Power Legacy Award Honorees

Amber Grimes Named Senior Vice President Of Global Creative For Capitol Music Group

Highly-regarded music industry executive and entrepreneur Amber Grimes has been named to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President of Global Creative for Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced by Chairman & CEO Steve Barnett, to whom Grimes will report.   In her new position, Grimes will be integrally involved in formulating and executing the… Continue reading Amber Grimes Named Senior Vice President Of Global Creative For Capitol Music Group

Vince Staples, ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ Starting February 2019

Def Jam rapper, Vince Staples, heads out on his own ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ on February 1. The first show takes place at Rialto in Tucson, Arizona and stops at Fox Theater in Pomona, California on April 3. Vince Staples Tour Dates: 2/1 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto * 2/2 – Phoenix, AZ –… Continue reading Vince Staples, ‘Smile, You’re on Camera Tour’ Starting February 2019

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