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Mother-Son Duo Sign A Seven-Figure Deal To Expand Their Beauty Supply Business Within Ohio
A mother-and-son duo are growing in business together. The Akron Beacon Journal reports that Nneka Slade, 49, and her son, Kameron Coleman, 25, are the owners of Play Beauty Supply in Richmond Heights, OH. Before they acquired the store, Slade had worked as a cosmetologist for over three decades. The duo purchased their first storefront… Continue reading Mother-Son Duo Sign A Seven-Figure Deal To Expand Their Beauty Supply Business Within Ohio
Shonda Rhimes Becomes An Owner Of The Los Angeles Golf Club, The Inaugural Team In Tiger Woods’ Tech-Infused Golf League
A new powerhouse has joined forces with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s tech-infused golf league, TGL. Shonda Rhimes revealed that she has become a part of the ownership group for the California-based Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), TGL’s first team. “I’m beyond excited to announce my involvement as the newest owner of Los Angeles Golf… Continue reading Shonda Rhimes Becomes An Owner Of The Los Angeles Golf Club, The Inaugural Team In Tiger Woods’ Tech-Infused Golf League
Shaquille O’Neal Said He’d Be Opening 50 Big Chicken Locations In Texas In 2022, But What State Is He Heading To Next?
Shaquille O’Neal is taking his restaurant franchise talents to Nebraska. The former NBA superstar-turned-serial entrepreneur has announced that his fast-casual restaurant franchise, Big Chicken, will expand to the Omaha market, according to KETV Omaha. O’Neal plans to open two Big Chicken locations in Omaha, led by father-son duo and local entrepreneurs Tom and Zak Davis.… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Said He’d Be Opening 50 Big Chicken Locations In Texas In 2022, But What State Is He Heading To Next?
GloRilla Reflects On Signing With Rapper And Executive Yo Gotti — ‘I Feel Like That’s One Of The Best Decisions I Made’
GloRilla has revealed one of her greatest decisions since making her presence known in the music world. The Memphis, TN-born artist, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, is known for her 2022 single “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” produced by Hitkidd, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. The song sold more than 1 million records, reached the top spot on the… Continue reading GloRilla Reflects On Signing With Rapper And Executive Yo Gotti — ‘I Feel Like That’s One Of The Best Decisions I Made’
What’s GloRilla’s Net Worth In 2024?
GloRilla hopped on the rap scene in 2022 and hasn’t looked back since. The Memphis rap scene may be getting tons of attention now, but its impact has deep roots that go back to some of the early years of Hip-Hop. From artists like 8Ball & MJG to the Oscar award-winning group Three 6 Mafia,… Continue reading What’s GloRilla’s Net Worth In 2024?
2 Chainz Diversifies His Portfolio And Becomes A Franchisee Of Smoothie King
There appears to be no limits for 2 Chainz in his quest as an entrepreneur. Krystal As AFROTECH™ previously reported the “I’m Different” artist was named the head of creative marketing for fast-food chain Krystal, a venture that pays homage to his upbringing with its sliders and shakes. The opportunity led to the launch of a… Continue reading 2 Chainz Diversifies His Portfolio And Becomes A Franchisee Of Smoothie King
Swizz Beatz Responds To Sell-Out Claims Amid New Verzuz Partnership With X
The next chapter in the legacy of Verzuz is here. On June 19 — Juneteenth — Swizz Beatz and Timbaland announced that their Verzuz music battle platform has a new home at X, Blavity reports. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone!” Swizz Beatz, producer and co-founder of Verzuz, wrote in a post… Continue reading Swizz Beatz Responds To Sell-Out Claims Amid New Verzuz Partnership With X
Swin Cash Becomes One Of The Highest-Ranking Women In An NBA Front Office
Three-time WNBA champion Swin Cash has achieved another feat. Cash, who retired from the league in 2016, was the second draft pick overall in the WNBA 2002 draft and was picked up by the Detroit Shock. During her career, she played for other teams such as Seattle Storm, Chicago Sky, Atlanta Dream, and New York… Continue reading Swin Cash Becomes One Of The Highest-Ranking Women In An NBA Front Office
Victor G. Harvey Is Reportedly Breaking Ground On Florida’s First Black-Owned Distillery
Entrepreneur Victor G. Harvey is behind what could be Florida’s first Black-owned distillery. According to a press release, Harvey has secured a $2.45 million loan issued by Fort Lauderdale’s Community Redevelopment Agency to create the Victory Entertainment Complex project, which will house various Black-owned businesses. The venture will cost about $6 million to build, and… Continue reading Victor G. Harvey Is Reportedly Breaking Ground On Florida’s First Black-Owned Distillery
Fearless Fund Co-Founder And COO Ayana Parsons Steps Down
Fearless Fund Co-Founder Ayana Parsons has parted from her leadership role at the venture capital firm. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Parsons reveals that she stepped down as chief operating officer of Fearless Fund, co-founded by Parsons and CEO Arian Simone, in April 2024. “I have stepped back from the operations of the fund, so… Continue reading Fearless Fund Co-Founder And COO Ayana Parsons Steps Down
How Naomi Campbell’s Global Real Estate Portfolio Contributes To Her Estimated $80M Net Worth
Phrases like “Home is where the heart is” or “There’s no place like home” are common ways to describe a person’s connection to a place based on fond memories and comfort. But for those with a robust real estate portfolio, home can be wherever their investment dollars lead them. Naomi Campbell is an example of… Continue reading How Naomi Campbell’s Global Real Estate Portfolio Contributes To Her Estimated $80M Net Worth
Universal Music Group Among Major Labels Suing AI Music Startups For Violating Copyright Laws
The battle between artificial intelligence (AI) software and the music industry continues in a new lawsuit against two AI music startups. Top record labels Universal Music Group (UMG), Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records are accusing AI music creation programs Suno Inc. and Udio AI of “massive and ongoing infringement.” The lawsuit claims that the… Continue reading Universal Music Group Among Major Labels Suing AI Music Startups For Violating Copyright Laws
Michael B. Jordan Takes Inspiration From His Mother’s Lupus Journey By Making Health Resources More Accessible In Black Communities
For the second year, actor Michael B. Jordan and flavored bottled water company Propel aim to bridge the gap between resources and access for people striving to regain control of their health. Last year in partnership with Propel, Jordan used his influence and Propel’s funds to equip the WalkGood LA studio — a space for… Continue reading Michael B. Jordan Takes Inspiration From His Mother’s Lupus Journey By Making Health Resources More Accessible In Black Communities
Black Woman-Owned G.O.A.T. Fuel Becomes The Official Energy Drink Of A WNBA Franchise
Earlier this year, G.O.A.T. Fuel Co-Founder Jaqui Rice Gold told AFROTECH™ that the energy drink company had plans for reaching new heights. Holding true to the statement, G.O.A.T. Fuel — also co-founded by her father, NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, and her husband, Trevion Gold — is growing its wings within the WNBA. According… Continue reading Black Woman-Owned G.O.A.T. Fuel Becomes The Official Energy Drink Of A WNBA Franchise
Tiger Woods’ TMRW Sports Closes New Funding Round, Valuation Reaches $500M
TMRW Sports, co-founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley, has announced a new funding round. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, TMRW Sports has secured investors such as Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Andre Iguodala, and Jayson Tatum, as well as Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s 35V. Now, according to Bloomberg,… Continue reading Tiger Woods’ TMRW Sports Closes New Funding Round, Valuation Reaches $500M
Elaine Welteroth’s BirthFUND Has Reached $1.2M In Funding To Combat The Black Maternal Mortality Rate
With the National Center for Health Statistics reporting that the maternal mortality rate for Black women is roughly two times the rate of their white counterparts, BirthFUND is on a mission to change the narrative. Created by award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Elaine Welteroth, the BirthFUND program has raised a total of… Continue reading Elaine Welteroth’s BirthFUND Has Reached $1.2M In Funding To Combat The Black Maternal Mortality Rate
Google Funds 20 Black And Latino Founders Of AI-Powered Companies With $150K Each
Google is awarding Black and Latino startup founders who are disrupting the artificial intelligence (AI) space. The tech giant established the Google for Startups Founders Funds to ensure Black and Latino entrepreneurs receive financial assistance and necessary support to influence multiple sectors. According to information provided to AFROTECH™, each recipient will receive $150,000 in non-dilutive… Continue reading Google Funds 20 Black And Latino Founders Of AI-Powered Companies With $150K Each
Work Smarter While You Travel: How to Make Every Trip Count By Maximizing Benefits and Experiences
Paid Moment By American Express and Delta. If you’re a small business owner, optimizing your time is something you’ve mastered. Whether sending an important email while on a work call or meeting a prospective client while traveling to a conference, determining the best use of your time is often necessary to keep things thriving. Although… Continue reading Work Smarter While You Travel: How to Make Every Trip Count By Maximizing Benefits and Experiences
GloRilla Credits Rap-Artist-Turned-Music-Executive Yo Gotti For Her Decision To Hire An Accountant
GloRilla had to take control of her spending after her first hit single took off. In 2022, the Memphis, TN-born artist, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, found success with the release of her single “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” produced by Hitkidd. ”It didn’t take the song long to blow up. It blew up in like three days,”… Continue reading GloRilla Credits Rap-Artist-Turned-Music-Executive Yo Gotti For Her Decision To Hire An Accountant
Sha’Carri Richardson Is Building Her Net Worth By Setting Records On The Track And Securing Major Endorsement Deals
Mooski’s 2021 hit “Track Star” may be filled with double entendre and deeper meanings, but its opening line — “She’s a runner. She’s a track star”— takes on a literal meaning for Sha’Carri Richardson. Richardson is a Dallas, TX, native whose track career has experienced some hills and valleys but never infused extreme doubt for… Continue reading Sha’Carri Richardson Is Building Her Net Worth By Setting Records On The Track And Securing Major Endorsement Deals
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