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
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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
No One Is Interested In Buying Diddy’s Beverly Hills Mansion
The Beverly Hills mansion that Sean “Diddy” Combs put up for sale in September for $61 million has not attracted many buyers. According to TMZ, the home that was raided by Homeland Security back in March as part of the government’s sex trafficking investigation into the entertainment mogul does not have any prospective buyers since… Continue reading No One Is Interested In Buying Diddy’s Beverly Hills Mansion
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
Learning About Annuities Placed More Capital in Shaquille O’Neal’s Bank Account
“The Breakroom” is another podcast that NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is involved in that speaks about financial education. In this episode, he is sitting at a table with four other individuals, and as he is speaking with them, he expresses one word that he has said has blessed him financially, “Annuities.” In the… Continue reading Learning About Annuities Placed More Capital in Shaquille O’Neal’s Bank Account
Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Ye
As sneaker company Adidas has reported a significant increase in quarterly profits, the German-based athletic brand has settled with its former partner, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. According to The Wall Street Journal, the sneaker brand reached an out-of-court settlement with the music producer. The settlement negates all legal claims between Ye and Adidas.… Continue reading Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Ye
Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards
The 2nd Annual HBCU Honors, Presented By Procter & Gamble Celebrates Black Excellence With A Star-Studded Lineup And Powerhouse Honorees Will Packer, Lonnie Johnson, and Jewel Burks Solomon Hosted by Actress Kym Whitley, Performances and Tributes Include Award-Winning Artists Fantasia, Hezekiah Walker, MC Lyte, Erica Campbell, J. Ivy, Mac Royals, and… Continue reading Kym Whitley to Host HBCU Honors Awards
UPROXX Studios Drops Episode 2 of ‘HALFTIME’ Featuring Just Blaze and Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band
UPROXX Studios, in collaboration with State Farm, announced the original series, “Halftime,” which premiered on October 25th on YouTube. This series celebrates the profound cultural impact of HBCU marching bands, starting with the unforgettable halftime performance at Howard University‘s 100th homecoming football game. UPROXX Studios partnered with legendary producer Just Blaze and the Showtime Marching… Continue reading UPROXX Studios Drops Episode 2 of ‘HALFTIME’ Featuring Just Blaze and Howard University’s Showtime Marching Band
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian
Earl Christian III is a Howard University TV Production graduate, visionary, creator, and executive producer of the award-winning Urban Wall Street Project, as well as the dynamic, UWS Young Producers program. Since 2008, Earl has produced over 700 UWS and YP student-oriented short films/videos, garnering over 1.2 million views on his YouTube channels, having worked… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian
SoFi Partners With Venus Williams, Cameron Brink to Launch the ‘Give Her Credit’ Campaign
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI), the one-stop shop for digital personal financial services, has teamed up with tennis champion, entrepreneur and author Venus Williams and Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink to launch the Give Her Credit campaign. With this national initiative, SoFi will begin accepting submissions… Continue reading SoFi Partners With Venus Williams, Cameron Brink to Launch the ‘Give Her Credit’ Campaign
Cash App Releases ‘The Barbershop’ Starring Doechii
Recently, Cash App launched the latest iteration of its financial literacy brand campaign “That’s Money” in collaboration with project3, pgLang’s in-house creative agency. The Barbershop, featuring rapper and singer Doechii and comedian ExavierTV, highlights the power of strategic self-investment and sharing financial lessons learned along the way with others. The spot was directed by renowned… Continue reading Cash App Releases ‘The Barbershop’ Starring Doechii
ICONEK Films Presents A Naughty Christmess Story
ICONEK Films, a leader in creating high-quality original content, has revealed that celebrated actors Tray Chaney (known from HBO’s “The Wire” and STARZ‘s “BMF”), Dyon “Mojo” Brooks (of Wild ’N Out Season 21 fame), Darren ‘Big Baby’ Brand (also from Wild ’N Out), and Jamilah Chanie (featured in HighStakes, Revisiting the Heart (2022), and Bed-Ridden), will star in the original holiday movie, “A… Continue reading ICONEK Films Presents A Naughty Christmess Story