Shawne Merriman Makes Lights Out Extreme Fighting Thrive
December 5, 2024
Chargers legend Shawne “Lights Out” Merriman has put himself into the world of MMA through his company Lights Out Extreme Fighting.
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Sacramento Kings and Black-Owned Digital License Plate Firm Enter History-Making Partnership
October 31, 2024
Reviver, the world’s first digital license plate and connected vehicle platform, has entered into a history-making jersey patch partnership with the Sacramento Kings, team officials announced right before the team’s season opener on Oct. 24.
Ashley Everett: From Dance to Entrepreneurship—A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Self-Care
October 30, 2024
Ashley Everett, renowned for her career as a lead dancer for Beyoncé, has shifted her focus to her own initiatives within entrepreneurship, wellness, travel, and acting.
Ella Bee Media Group Uplifts Global Athletes
October 2, 2024
Using her unique skill set and global experience, Lila Brown is amplifying Olympians and Paralympians through Ella Bee Media Group. Inspired by her academic upbringing, Brown started out as a publicist but evolved into a sports agent.
Darin Jones Shares Some Entertainment Business Management Advice
September 18, 2024
Darin Jones is a Century City based senior business manager with Gelfand Rennert and Feldman, LLC. Jones has 17 years of experience in accounting, and he specializes in entertainment business management. With an extensive background in city government, banking, and real estate, Jones was driven to entertainment business management out of concern for how Black entertainers incorrectly manage their wealth. “I saw how celebrities mismanaged their funds – particularly minority entertainers,” said Jones. “I wanted get out there and help them manage their finances, their investments, managing their books – managing their lifestyles.” Jones likened what he does to being
Starting your first post-graduation job? Here’s how to organize your finances
July 23, 2024
With graduation season over, many college grads are embarking on summer internships or their first full-time jobs. Navigating your finances when you start adult life can be challenging, from understanding your health insurance and benefits to managing a budget.
Beyond the Umbrella: Why Black Skin Needs Sunscreen Too
June 5, 2024
The question lingers: Do people with darker skin tones actually need sunscreen? That’s the question I posed to the team behind Black Girl Sunscreen.
IRS makes free tax return program permanent and is asking all states to join in 2025
May 31, 2024
The IRS said Thursday it will make permanent the free electronic tax return filing system that it experimented with this year and is asking all 50 states and the District of Columbia to help taxpayers file their returns through the program in 2025.
Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese adds new title — women’s professional soccer team owner
May 25, 2024
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can now call herself a professional sports team owner.
LadyLike Foundation Presents 15th Annual Women of Excellence Awards
May 22, 2024
South Carolina Gamecocks Coach Dawn Staley, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation CEO Nichol T. Whiteman, and Beautyblender founder Rea Ann Silva will be honored at the LadyLike Foundation’s 15th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon and fashion show on Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m., at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Just Do It: A’ja Wilson earns Nike signature sneaker
May 21, 2024
On Saturday May 11, Las Vegas Aces Center A’ja Wilson earned her long awaited opportunity with Nike. Nike announced that Wilson will headline the company in 2025 with her first-ever signature sneaker – the A’One.
Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services Merges with Hub International
May 16, 2024
Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services (MWIS) merged with Hub International Limited (Hub on May 1, which enhances the commercial insurance and aligned risk management capabilities of the two entities.
Three Stripe Life: Candace Parker president of Adidas women’s basketball
May 14, 2024
Recently, Adidas announced that seven-time WNBA All-Star Candace Parker will be president of Adidas women’s basketball.
AFL-CIO Report Exposes Deepening Racial Disparities in Workplace Safety
April 29, 2024
The AFL-CIO, a coalition representing 12.5 million workers across various unions, has released its 33rd annual report, “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect,” uncovering troubling racial disparities in workplace safety. The report’s findings, based on the most recent data available, underscore the urgent need for policymakers, regulatory bodies, and employers to confront the disproportionate rates of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses faced by workers of color
Chip Smith – Third-Generation Leader of Harrison Ross Mortuaries
April 24, 2024
In celebration of Black Business Month, the L.A. Sentinel shines a spotlight on William “Chip” Smith III, the CEO of Harrison Ross Mortuaries in Los Angeles. As a third-generation leader of this esteemed Black-owned family business, Chip continues to uphold the legacy established by his grandparents, Leon Harrison and Emma Ross.