Tag: business

Many people feel that expensive business conferences are failing to deliver. Following recent social media backlash surrounding InvestFest—one of the largest gatherings for Black entrepreneurs and investors—many attendees left feeling like they paid top dollar for basic advice and empty networking. With August being Black Business Month, it's the perfect time to explore how Black entrepreneurs can unlock game-changing business gems from top experts through books without breaking the bank on conference tickets.

Ruth Jurgensen is changing the game of sports philanthropy. As executive director of the NBA Foundation and one of the few Black women executives in sports, she leads the league's charge to cultivate economic opportunity, career readiness, and front-office access for under-resourced young adults nationwide. Created in 2020 via a 10-year, $300 million commitment from the NBA Board of Governors, the NBA Foundation has moved beyond traditional sports philanthropy.

Keke Palmer will reportedly take home $2 million for her new hosting gig on the popular NBC singing competition series "The Voice: Celebrity." According to Fortune Magazine, the talented star earned her first million by the time she was 12 years old, thanks to projects like "Barbershop 2: Back in the Habit," "Madea's Family Reunion," and her breakout film "Akeelah and the Bee." Just two years after starring in the popular 2006 film, she landed her own show on Nickelodeon called "True Jackson VP," where she reportedly earned $20,000 per episode.

Laverne Cox says she has lost so much money because of this administration as brands and colleges pull back from diversity, equity and inclusion work, and she now survives on her savings and retirement money.

Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, has amended her personal bankruptcy filing, revealing a staggering $4 million in liabilities. Uncover the details behind this massive financial update.

Kevin Hart's company Hartbeat sued two former employees, Eric Eddings and Lesley Gwam, accusing them of using confidential company information to secretly build a rival podcast venture while still employed at the company.