Category: Entrepreneurship

Steven VanDyke Creates 911 Alert App

Steven VanDyke, an entrepreneur from Atlanta, has developed a new app called 911 Alert that connects families together when an emergency occurs. Once downloaded, the app will automatically send a text message to up to ten contacts of your choice if ever you were to dial 911 to report an emergency. Most people dial emergency services… Continue reading Steven VanDyke Creates 911 Alert App

Veronica N. Chapman Launches BlackBabyBooks.com

Children’s books with Black representation are now easier to find thanks to author and serial entrepreneur Veronica N. Chapman, founder of BlackBabyBooks.com. Chapman’s company, Boxxout Enterprises, designs creative solutions for social change. BlackBabyBooks.com, which makes it easier to discover and purchase children’s books with Black characters, is an initiative under the Boxxout umbrella. A children’s… Continue reading Veronica N. Chapman Launches BlackBabyBooks.com

Lecrae: ‘I Want to Restore the View the Black Community Has of Itself’

Lecrae Devaughn Moore is a Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist, best-selling author, entrepreneur,  philanthropist, and co-owner and president of Reach Records. His 2014 album, Anomaly, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, the first album to top both the Billboard 200 and the Gospel Charts simultaneously. He has sold more than 3 million copies and… Continue reading Lecrae: ‘I Want to Restore the View the Black Community Has of Itself’

Stephanie Jester: ‘It is Important to Solidify your Position and Stay Committed’

Stephanie Jester may be just as busy as her Grammy Award-winning rapper and philanthropist son Future. She runs multiple businesses and nonprofits, which include a real estate company for the last 10 years. She is also co-founder of her son’s The FreeWishes Foundation. Her entrepreneurship endeavors and business prowess earned her the 2019 Good Samaritan… Continue reading Stephanie Jester: ‘It is Important to Solidify your Position and Stay Committed’

Bobby Dee Presents Uncle Snoop’s Army

It takes patience and skills and sometimes luck in order to be successful in the game. It also takes someone having your back to fill in the gaps that you are unable to. When it comes to booking shows, you definitely need the right person and/or team to get it right for you. Bobby Dee… Continue reading Bobby Dee Presents Uncle Snoop’s Army

The 5Ws: Asya Shein

Who: Asya Shein   What: Fusicology FUSICOLOGY is an event, music & cultural lifestyle marketing platform With an established audience reaching trend-setting urbanites in over 20 of the largest North American communities. Our premise & footprint since 2003 consists of user-generated event listings curated by niche promoters, artists, agencies, talent managers and venues. Our site,… Continue reading The 5Ws: Asya Shein

Tracye McQuirter, MPH, Launches 10,000 Black Vegan Women

Award-winning author and public health nutritionist Tracye McQuirter, MPH, has been changing the landscape of health and wellness over the course of the last 30 years. Now, McQuirter is bringing her expertise to the world with her new program “10,000 Black Vegan Women.” Through a series of online 21-Day Vegan Fresh Starts throughout the year… Continue reading Tracye McQuirter, MPH, Launches 10,000 Black Vegan Women

Tony Samuel: ‘I Learned Every Aspect of the Publishing Game Through Books and Online Reading’

Tony Samuel is a leadership expert, strategist, author, and former music business journalist. He is also the CEO and founder of Talented Books. In an interview with The Industry Cosign, Samuel talks about his latest venture and how his passion for writing and diversity sparked the creation of two critically acclaimed children’s books, starring his… Continue reading Tony Samuel: ‘I Learned Every Aspect of the Publishing Game Through Books and Online Reading’

Waka Flocka Flame Joins Forces with Streetwear Brand DRO

Hip-Hop and entertainment mogul Waka Flocka Flame has entered into an ownership agreement with Los Angeles lifestyle brand DRO® to grow the brand’s offline/online presence including the alignment of future industry business partnerships with the brand. DRO® is a streetwear brand who designs bespoke garments for drug smugglers, rap artists, and dimes. Their brand aesthetics… Continue reading Waka Flocka Flame Joins Forces with Streetwear Brand DRO

Canadians Asking Who Will Pay Security Bill for Megxit

MzHanaG After the news of Queen Elizabeth II‘s support of Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle living in Canada part-time, Canadians voiced immediate concern about chipping in on their security bill. Carlton University’s monarch expert, Phillippe Lagassé , expressed that celebrity and monarch watchers will look positively on the transition, while others are concerned about… Continue reading Canadians Asking Who Will Pay Security Bill for Megxit

Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund

Former NBA all-star Michael Redd, best known for his tenure as shooting guard with the Milwaukee Bucks and role in the 2008 US Men’s Olympic team, is joining the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund as a venture partner. ADvantage is a global sports tech fund backed by leAD Sports and OurCrowd to invest in early stage… Continue reading Michael Redd Joins the ADvantage Sports Tech Fund

Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’

Passion typically pushes us to excel at what we love and there are those who turn their passion into art or career. Although education is vital to success, not having a formal education doesn’t take away from being great at what you do and shouldn’t hinder your chances of becoming successful. Whatever leads you to… Continue reading Celebrity Chef Jerome Brown: ‘Cooking in the Army is One of the Toughest Jobs to Ever Have’

The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture

Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of the RLJ Companies and Founder of Black Entertainment Television, announced today a joint venture with the Boston-based restaurant group Legal Sea Foods to open smaller-scale versions of the famed restaurant within airports across the country. In making this announcement, Johnson said, “I am very excited about the RLJ… Continue reading The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods Announce Joint Venture

The 5Ws: Ulysses Terrero

Who: Ulysses Terrero What: Terrero Entertainment-Acting Rehab-New York City Sauce Why: Terrero Entertainment – Production Company, Acting Rehab – Acting Class, The New York City Sauce – Last Thursday of the month Industry Party and Artist Showcase Where: Based in New York When: Established 1991 www.ActingRehab.com www.NewYorkCitySauce.com insta: @ulysses.terrero

Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”

Markuann Smith knows exactly how it feels to persevere in the entertainment industry and create success for himself. You may see Forest Whitaker’s image when you think of Godfather of Harlem, but Smith is the one who helped bring the project to life.  The Industry Cosign got the chance to speak to one of the… Continue reading Markuann Smith: “Don’t Look at My Breakthrough, Look at What I’ve Been Through”

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