Business

Darin Jones Shares Some Entertainment Business Management Advice

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

Food Bank of Southern California Antes Up Under New CEO 

Foodbank of Southern California, a Black-led food bank based in Long Beach, provides much-needed groceries to L.A. County’s most food-insecure communities, especially communities of color. Under new CEO/President Brian Weaver, the food bank has seen expansion and innovation across a number of domains. 

Let the Good Times Roll with Creole Kings at Taste of Soul

From Po’Boys to Beignets, Creole Kings are cooking from the heart while creating an extraordinary, soulful experience in Sun Valley, CA. On October 19, during the Taste of Soul Family Festival, catch the Creole Kings on Crenshaw Blvd. serving traditional Louisiana flavors with love, care, and servitude.

Five Grants to Help Black-owned Businesses

Grants can help level the playing field by giving Black-owned businesses access to resources that they might not otherwise have, allowing them to expand their operations, hire workers and invest in infrastructure. Here are five grants that are looking to propel the Black dollar.