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Morehouse and Tuskegee Will Battle In NBA HBCU Classic During All-Star Weekend

The Fourth Annual NBA HBCU Classic will take place during the NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. The league has announced that the two teams competing will be Tuskegee University and Morehouse College. The All-Star Game will be played at Oakland Arena where the two SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) programs will compete.… Continue reading Morehouse and Tuskegee Will Battle In NBA HBCU Classic During All-Star Weekend

Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures

Oaktree Solutions expands with new full-service advisory for professional athletes focused on partnerships, financial planning, reputation management, and post-sports career development November 15, 2024 09:10 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global public affairs and venture consulting firm Oaktree Solutions announced today that former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams has joined as Managing Director of Sports… Continue reading Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures

Candace Parker Signs Kaleena Smith To Make Her First High School Player To Sign NIL With Adidas

A high school girl has signed a NIL (name, likeness, and image) deal with sporting giant adidas to become the first one to ink a deal with the German company. WNBA legend Candace Parker has announced that the brand signed basketball high school prospect Kaleena Smith. This is the first athlete signed by Parker who… Continue reading Candace Parker Signs Kaleena Smith To Make Her First High School Player To Sign NIL With Adidas

Employees Of Jack Dorsey’s Block Purportedly Told Not To Mention JAY-Z In Company Communications

The co-founder of the social media platform, Twitter, Jack Dorsey has a financial tech firm named Block. A recent report by Fortune has revealed that the company has warned employees not to discuss one of its board members, Brooklyn recording artist JAY-Z. Three Block employees have confirmed that the staff has been given “stern warnings”… Continue reading Employees Of Jack Dorsey’s Block Purportedly Told Not To Mention JAY-Z In Company Communications

Carmelo Anthony Joins Animated Sports Series ‘Rabid Fans’ as Executive Producer

@rabidfans Introducing, “Rabid Fans”, The 🌎’s No. 1 Underground Sport Show! Catch the premiere of Episode 1 on August 6th, exclusively on the @Victory Road Studios YouTube channel! Don’t miss out—subscribe now to feed your fandom! Beneath the streets of New York City lies an underground world of sports commentary. Join legendary rodent host Pete… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Joins Animated Sports Series ‘Rabid Fans’ as Executive Producer

Detroit Rapper Big Sean Connects With Chips Ahoy! For Capsule Collection

Hip-hop recording artist Big Sean has connected with America’s #1 Chocolate Chip Cookie brand to collaborate on an exclusive capsule collection that will be featured at the upcoming ComplexCon. Chips Ahoy! has announced that they’ve hooked up with the Detroit rapper to introduce a cookie-inspired merch collection that will be revealed at ComplexCon. The cookie… Continue reading Detroit Rapper Big Sean Connects With Chips Ahoy! For Capsule Collection

Virgin Hotels Partners With Black Irish by Mariah Carey For Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar

 Virgin Hotels, the award-winning lifestyle hotel brand, is partnering with Bucket Listers (known for making everyday an adventure) to bring travelers the ultimate Black Irish by Mariah Carey-themed festive experience this holiday season. Black Irish by Mariah Carey is joining forces with Virgin Hotels for an exclusive Mariah Carey Black Irish Holiday Bar, a premium… Continue reading Virgin Hotels Partners With Black Irish by Mariah Carey For Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar

Independent Film ‘I’ll Be There’ To Premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV on November 15th

  BUFFALO 8 PRESENTS: ‘I’LL BE THERE’—A HEARTFELT TALE OF FAMIY, REDEMPTION, AND THE LEGACY OF MICHAEL JACKSON, STREAMING ON AMAZON, APPLE TV, GOOGLE PLAY AND MORE ON NOVEMBER 15TH   Starring Jasmine Batchelor, Ryan Cooper, and Dorien Wilson, the film explores family bonds and healing against the poignant backdrop of Michael Jackson’s death.  … Continue reading Independent Film ‘I’ll Be There’ To Premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV on November 15th

Kawanna Pleasant: Redefining Female Empowerment with PurFix Cocktails

In a time when female entrepreneurship is on the rise, Kawanna Pleasant stands out as a trailblazer in the beverage industry. As the CEO and sole owner of PurFix Cocktails, Kawanna has poured her expertise, vision, and drive into creating a brand that not only speaks to her roots as a celebrated mixologist but also… Continue reading Kawanna Pleasant: Redefining Female Empowerment with PurFix Cocktails

evian and Pharrell Williams Unveil Limited-Edition ‘Fountain of Youth’ Bottles

Today, evian® natural spring water, in collaboration with Pharrell Williams and his design, innovation, and lifestyle product company, Humanrace, is unveiling two limited-edition glass evian bottles. Designed by Pharrell, the bottles embody a shared commitment to a healthy, hydrated lifestyle, encouraging individuals to prioritize their wellbeing with evian premium, natural spring water. evian and Pharrell Williams Unveil… Continue reading evian and Pharrell Williams Unveil Limited-Edition ‘Fountain of Youth’ Bottles

Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television

Cicero Leak is helping bring HBCU sports and lifestyle content to television   (Raleigh, North Carolina) –   Cicero Leak has made his name representing the likes of Shark Tank’s Daymond John, SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, Grammy Award Winner Fantasia Barrino, Academy Award-nominated film director James Fargo, V-103’s Big Tigger and Bel-Air’s April Parker Jones.  Along with representing… Continue reading Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television

Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami

Former NFL Wide Receiver Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami “ Some Of The Best Chicken You Have Ever Tasted In Your Entire Life” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, Fl – NFL star Randy Moss is opening a restaurant in Miami with mouth watering fried chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, chicken and waffles,… Continue reading Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami

JJ Hairston’s JamesTown Music Partners With Motown Gospel

JJ HAIRSTON’S JAMESTOWN MUSIC LABEL INKS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH MOTOWN GOSPEL, AHEAD OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE RECORDING PROJECT OF JJ HAIRSTON & YOUTHFUL PRAISE JJ HAIRSTON AND YOUTHFUL PRAISE LIVE 25TH ANNIVERSARY RECORDING SET TO TAKE PLACE AT IN WASHINGTON D.C.  ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD Brad O’Donnell, Walter Thomas, JJ Hairston, Hudson Plachy, Marcus Pitt… Continue reading JJ Hairston’s JamesTown Music Partners With Motown Gospel

Texas Southern University Opens New Athletic Facility

A Texas HBCU recently cut the ribbon after opening a new athletic facility featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment. The Texas Southern University (TSU) Department of Athletics just announced the ribbon-cutting for its new athletic strength and conditioning facility. The 6,600-square-foot venue features new state-of-the-art weights and weight machines, offices for strength and conditioning staff, as… Continue reading Texas Southern University Opens New Athletic Facility

Jaylen Brown Launches Own Athletic Brand, Credits Kobe Bryant For Doing So

NBA Champion Jaylen Brown did the opposite of what most superstars do when offered a big contract. He turned it down but decided to launch his own brand instead and credited the late Kobe Bryant for giving him the idea to do so. In an exclusive interview with Entrepreneur and Sports Illustrated, the Boston Celtics… Continue reading Jaylen Brown Launches Own Athletic Brand, Credits Kobe Bryant For Doing So

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