Magic Johnson, CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises
The Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund, a partnership between Canyon Capital Realty Advisors and former basketball star Earvin “Magic” Johnson, has concluded raising a $1 billion fund targeted for urban renewal projects around the US.
Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund III will fund new development specifically geared to the population in ethnically diverse, densely [...]
Radio One has acquired social networking company Community Connect Inc. for $38 million.
With combined user base of over 23 million, Radio one will be gaining several established sites which include Blackpanet.com, MiGente.com and AsianAve.com. The sites are monetized with banner ads and stand-alone deals, like integrated sponsorships.
According to Black Enterprise, BlackPlanet.com was rated the most [...]
Rumors that rapper and record executive Shawn’ Jay Z’ Carter is signing a $150 million deal with Live Nation have been confirmed.
According to times online, The Live Nation deal, which is yet to be formally announced, is a “360degree” deal that will give the concert promoter a financial position in virtually every aspect [...]
Monday marked the one-year anniversary of The 50 Million Pound Challenge. It was founded by Dr. Ian Smith and has already inspired almost half a million people to team up to take control of their health.
Dr. Ian Smith’s 50 Million Pound Challenge is an historic opportunity and commitment by the African-American community to [...]
Brothers Russell, Joseph ‘Rev Run’ and Danny Simmons
Founded in 1995 by the Simmons brothers (Danny, Russell and Joseph ”Rev. Run”), Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, is dedicated to exposing disadvantaged students to art, supporting art programming in schools and offering exhibition opportunities to under represented talents.
”The idea is to get children to think [...]
David L. Steward, chairman and founder of World Wide Technology, Inc.
World Wide Technology Inc is opening a 15,000-square-foot facility in Tempe, Arizona to meet growing demand.
The state-of-the-art facility, which will have 42 employees, will help World Wide Technology meet the technology planning, procurement and deployment needs of businesses and government entities in the West.
World Wide [...]
Ozwald Boateng (bespoke tailor) interview, BE Inspired!
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Rapper and producer kanye West has launched a travel company,Kanye Travel Ventures.
The company will operate from the site KanYetravel.com and allow his fans to buy tickets to any of his gigs, arrange travel and accommodation to the shows by offering quality low air fares, hotels and rental cars without service or membership fees
Khalid R. Jones and James Perkins from Thrasher Capital
Management give an introduction to investing in stocks.
Rapper and actor Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges has teamed up with MegaMobile TV, a media production studio, to launch his first digital business venture.
WeMix.com is a site where aspiring artists and producers can create music.
The site is designed to be a community where aspiring artists can create personal pages and showcase their songs, while producers can [...]
