Michael Jordan Becomes First Pro Athlete to Rank Among America’s 400 Wealthiest People as Net Worth Rises to $3B
Michael Jordan’s net worth is sky-high! The former professional basketball player turned businessman is making headlines for becoming one of the 400 wealthiest people in America, according to Forbes. The NBA legend’s addition to the list is making history since he’s the first professional athlete to reach this level of wealth in the country. Jordan […]
Meet Anthony Dappa Samuels, the Rapper Who Owns and Operates a Daycare in West Philadelphia
A West Philadelphia rapper has been running a daycare for several years now, with plans to expand in the future. Anthony “Dappa” Samuels is a co-owner of the Young With Options Academic Center, with the center primarily catering to low-income families in West Philadelphia. The 30-year-old is a former accountant and quit his corporate job […]
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Products Launch in Target Stores Nationwide
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty products have been making a splash ever since the line was released in 2017. Known for its inclusivity and creating beauty products for all shades, the company is now valued at more than $1 billion. And now the products just got a little more accessible, with the Bajan hero announcing the official […]
Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour Projected to Generate $4.5 Billion for the U.S. Economy
Beyoncé’s latest tour has generated about as much money as the 2008 Olympics did for Beijing! Beyoncé’s “Renaissance World Tour” just wrapped on October 1st and while fans are still on a high, with the impact of the tour surer to linger much much longer. With almost 60 shows globally, Beyoncé has traveled from Europe […]
Philadelphia’s Oldest Black Bookstore From 1950s Officially Granted Historical Marker
Dawud Abdel Hakim founded Hakim’s Bookstore in 1959, with the goal of strengthening the African American community, The Grio reports. Initially selling books from the trunk of his car, Hakim eventually opened the first brick-and-mortar store in West Philadelphia during the height of the Black Power movement. Dedicated to his mission, Hakim was committed to […]
Meet the Visionary Team Behind CultureCon, the Culture’s Biggest Conference
CultureCon is back and headed to New York City. And you better believe the team behind the hit conference is truly a force to be reckoned with! As an industry-leading conference for creatives, young professionals, and disruptors from all over the nation, CultureCon is known as “the ultimate creative homecoming.” Presented by Max this year, […]
New Orleans Baker Travis Smith Stars in Netflix’s ‘The Big Nailed It! Baking Challenge’
The “Nailed It!” spin-off, “The Big Nailed It Baking Challenge,” features a familiar face for New Orleans residents. Renowned baker Travis Smith appears on the streaming service’s reality competition show. The series follows ten terrible bakers who pick up tips from professional coaches while competing for a cash prize. Smith is a fixture in the […]
Deion Sanders Has Generated More Than $90M for the University of Colorado Boulder
The numbers don’t lie! Since joining the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder, Deion Sanders has proven himself to be an invaluable resource. Not only has he bolstered media coverage for the school. But he’s turned the team’s record around, garnered several advertising deals, brought out some of the biggest celebrity figures to support the school, […]
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards Releases First Shoe From U.S. Black-Owned Footwear Factory
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards is paving the way for the future of Black creatives. As the founder of Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design, the country’s first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to reopen, Edwards wants to change the narrative for Black footwear designers. In 2022, Edwards founded one of the first Black-owned athletic […]
Deion Sanders Generates $4.5M in Revenue With New Prime 21 Sunglasses
The buzz around Deion Sanders has been incessant. And while some may view it as hype, the proof is in the pre-orders. After elevating Jackson State University and the larger HBCU sports culture, Sanders announced his intentions to head to Boulder, Colorado, to coach for the University of Colorado. Now just a few games into […]