3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (226+ words) Shaquille O'Neal is using his business expertise to advance financial empowerment on college campuses nationwide. For decades, O’Neal has used his leadership and business skills to build a diverse portfolio outside basketball. Now, the Hall of Famer and four-time NBA…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (176+ words) Despite nearly $2 trillion in buying power, many Black fans compromise their economic security by supporting professional sports leagues. Black sports fans use personal savings and credit to take on high-cost debt, financing leagues that provide no financial return. In his…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (445+ words) The legacy of financial empowerment stems from the endurance of Chicago South Side values and extends into a 13-year professional basketball career. Beneath the highlight reels and multimillion-dollar basketball contracts lies a more subtle legacy: the intergenerational transfer of Black…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (20+ words) NBA veteran Harrison Barnes invests $25 million in an Iowa community bank, expanding his financial portfolio beyond the basketball court....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (277+ words) Nick Cannon’s strategy for creating one of the highest-rated television shows in hip-hop history was a risk that's paying off big. Nick Cannon’s Belief In Himself Led To A Billion-Dollar Pay Off In Its 22nd Season, ‘Wild'n-Out’ still launches the careers…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (191+ words) The former NBA MVP leaves behind a historic athletic legacy and a framework for Black entrepreneurial autonomy. Russell Westbrook did more than play basketball. He changed the way the game is played. For 18 seasons, his energy and passion set a…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (322+ words) The 29-year-old Philadelphia native developed a passion for basketball at age 3, but his path was not straightforward. A rare foot condition disrupted his college prospects and led him to pursue a professional career overseas in Israel. Armstrong also overcame a…...