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Backtalk with Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Johnson: "If we were to invest and own businesses we would be able to build wealth and pass it on to our children." It’s been 14 years since Earvin “Magic” Johnson has donned his No. 32 purple and gold...
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No. 20: Earvin “Magic” Johnson, The Business All-Star
Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Magic Johnson Enterprises), the former basketball superstar, scored in business, developing partnerships with Sony Corp. (Magic Johnson Theaters), TGI Friday’s Inc., and...
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UBR Morning Post: Jeans Queen Cookie Johnson
Johnson talks about her denim clothing line, CJ by Cookie. This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Renita Young speaks with powerhouse philanthropist and entrepreneur Cookie Johnson...
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NBA Lockout Inspires Dahntay Jones to Be Money Smart
NBA guard Dahntay Jones discusses finances during a lockout First it was the NFL, now it’s the NBA that’s threatening to force their fans to find another hobby rather than watching hoops during the...
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UBR Spotlight: How Promet Energy CEO Gregory White Got The Juice
Promet CEO White shares how he built an $85.8 million dollar business in the energy industry. (Image: Courtesy of Subject) This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, UBR Contributor Jason Smith talks...
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In the News: Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty in Michael Jackson Death; Herman...
(Image: Getty) Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter A jury decided Michael Jackson’s doctor was guilty of involuntary manslaughter. The 58-year-old could face up to four years in...
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ESPN Sports Business Editor Analyzes Impact of Magic Johnson’s Dodgers Deal
On March 28, it was announced that the Guggenheim Partners, a group that includes Earvin “Magic” Johnson, would purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers from owner Frank McCourt at a record $2.15 billion, the...
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Decoding the Business of Earvin “Magic” Johnson
(Image: Getty) Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s 13-year NBA run with the Los Angeles Lakers was just the beginning for his longstanding career off the court. The 6’9”, 220-pound point guard—who won five NBA...
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Penny Hardaway Scores Big with Booming Business Portfolio
Although some assume the most notable of Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway’s post-NBA endeavors may be his widely popular Nike Foamposites, he says the development of the Bottom Line Sports Show has brought...
View ArticlePaul Butler: The Man Behind Magic Johnson’s ASPiRE Network
As the General Manager of Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s new cable network, ASPiRE—which launched on June 27, 2012—Paul Butler is at the forefront of African-American ownership in the cable industry. A...
View ArticleJunior Bridgeman: From The NBA Hardwood To The Boardroom
By Raynard Jackson So often in today’s media, professional athletes are caricatured as dumb, narcissistic, spoiled brats who know the cost of everything and the value of nothing. In today’s world of...
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Magic Johnson Opens New School in Atlanta
From The Grio Earvin “Magic” Johnson continues to do good for communities across the country. Just recently, Johnson opened the Magic Johnson Bridgescape Center for young adults ages 14 – 20 who are on...
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Magic Johnson Endorses At-Home HIV Test
From The Root NBA legend and HIV/AIDS activist Magic Johnson has given a thumbs up to OraQuick’s new at-home HIV test. The FDA approved product from OraSure produces results in about 20 minutes in the...
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L.A. Clippers Owner Caught in a Racist Tirade
In a shocking audio clip obtained by TMZ, LA Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, goes on a racist tirade in a conversation with his girlfriend. He tells her he doesn’t want her to bring Black people to...
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Magic Johnson to Buy Clippers Away From Donald Sterling?
The fallout from the controversial phone conversation L. A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling had with his girlfriend might be beneficial for the man who, in essence, was responsible for the discussion...
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Oprah Adds Name to Shortlist of Potential Clippers Investors
Media Mogul Winfrey is reportedly interested in buying team Media Titan Oprah Winfrey is reportedly throwing her hat in the ring to become one of the new owners of the Los Angeles Clippers. That is of...
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