LGBT Activist Blasts Donald Sterling’s Rant About Magic Johnson
Donald Sterling, the embattled owner of the LA Clippers, sat down for an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper to attempt to do damage control after a recording of racist rants by him were leaked to the...
View ArticleAssist King: Magic Johnson’s Countless Charitable Contributions
LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling launched "malicious" tirade at Magic Johnson on CNN recently. (Image: File) In an interview with CNN‘s Anderson Cooper broadcast Monday, LA Clippers owner, Donald...
View ArticleMagic Sets Record Straight on Sterling in CNN, TMZ Interviews
Magic Johnson responds to Donald Sterling's attack In a telephone interview with TMZ and an interview broadcast on CNN Tuesday, former NBA superstar and Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson responded...
View ArticleJohn Kerry Calls Graduating Yale Class ‘Donald Sterling’s Worst Nightmare’
Leaving higher education to go into the real world can be an awfully scary place. During a Yale University commencement event, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flipped the script by promoting an idea...
View ArticleNational Black MBA Association Inc. Hosting 36th Annual Conference and Expo
The National Black MBA Association Inc. presents its 36th Annual Conference and Exposition in Atlanta Sept. 16-20. The event is one of the nation’s largest and uniquely comprehensive focusing on...
View ArticleNational Black MBA Conference: Earvin “Magic” Johnson Talks CEO Mindset &...
The key to extraordinary leadership is not just leveraging the right opportunities, but taking those opportunities above and beyond for long-term residuals. NBA legend, two-time Hall of Famer and...
View ArticleASPiRE Announces Partnership with White House Initiative on HBCUs
ASPiRE announced a partnership with the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCUs) to increase awareness of the value and the legacy of Historically Black...
View ArticleSocial Media: Sports Leaders React to Grand Jury’s Decision in Michael Brown...
After weeks of protest across the country that called for justice for the Michael Brown, the decision not to charge Officer Darren Wilson came late last night. It wasn’t long before the world took to...
View ArticleKobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan On NBA All-Time Scorer’s List
The basketball world was on its toes when future NBA Hall of Famer, Kobe Bryant, surpassed Michael Jordan to become third on the league’s all-time scoring list. Bryant, 36, is now in his 19th season,...
View ArticleFormer NBA Players Who Are Now Sports Commentators
We’ve watched them dunk, do impressive basketball moves and win NBA championships. After their ring-winning careers or record breaking resumes, these former hoopstars are now sports television...
View ArticleMagic Johnson Gives $10 Million to Expand Job Program for Chicago Youth
Image: File NBA Hall-of-Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson is continuing to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to expanding the opportunities provided to inner-city kids. In his latest efforts to...
View ArticleMagic’s Touch
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, uber-entrepreneur and former NBA great Earvin “Magic” Johnson has scored big by creating a business fiefdom that serves urban America. His 22-year-old Magic Johnson Enterprises...
View ArticleMLB’s Annual Civil Right’s Game To Air On ‘Jackie Robinson Day’
Last week, Major League Baseball announced the details for their upcoming 2015 Civil Rights game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Seattle Mariners, to be played on Wednesday, April 15th. This is...
View ArticleMagic Johnson Donates $1 Million to Support Chicago Teachers
Image: File Former NBA superstar turned business mogul, Magic Johnson continues to show his dedication to improving the future of today’s youth. At a fundraising gala in Chicago on May 5th for the...
View ArticleMagic Johnson Enterprises Acquires Equitrust Life Insurance Co.
Earlier this week, former Los Angeles Laker and business magnate Earvin “Magic” Johnson completed one of his largest deals, when his conglomerate Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE) acquired a majority,...
View ArticleLeBron James Inks New Deal With Warner Bros.
Fresh off his co-starring role in Judd Apatow’s newest romantic comedy Trainwreck, two-time NBA champion LeBron James is, again, scratching his Hollywood itch. Yesterday, reports surfaced that the...
View ArticleDiversity Recruitment Platform Jopwell Raises $3.25 Million in Seed Funding
Jopwell, a leading recruitment and hiring platform for building a more diverse workforce, announced that it has raised $3.25 million in seed funding. The company will use the investment to scale...
View ArticleA Billion Reasons to Watch Our World!
Every June, Black Enterprise compiles a list of the most successful black companies who serve as suppliers to some of the world’s largest corporations. These companies bring in more than $32 billion in...
View ArticleDay in the Life: Meet Carlos Ray of Magic Johnson Enterprises
This article originally appeared on The Well, Jopwell’s editorial hub. Carlos Ray Director of Communications, Magic Johnson Enterprises Los Angeles, CA Twitter: @CRayPR, @MagicJohnson 6:00am:: I’m...
View ArticleDay in the Life: Meet Abby Maldonado of Pinterest
This article originally appeared on The Well, Jopwell’s editorial hub. Abby Maldonado Diversity Programs Specialist, Pinterest San Francisco, CA Twitter: @abbymalds 6:00am: Time to get up. I typically...
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