Tag Archives: Muhammad Ali
Kanye West Scrutinized for Parkinson’s Lyric Reference
The American Parkinson Disease Association labels the song “distasteful and the product of obvious ignorance.”
Did Kanye go to far with his Parkinson’s reference?
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
Money, Power and Technology: How Floyd Mayweather Became a Social Media Heavyweight
The famed boxer has spread his brand beyond the boxing ring, amassing an online following that rivals tech heavyweights and influencers
With accounts on various social media platforms, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has spread his brand…
By Hajj Flemings
Memorabilia From National Museum of African American History & Culture
From Harriet Tubman's Hymn Book to Muhammad Ali's headgear, you can connect with all aspects of black cultural
In preparation for the 2015 opening of the National Museum of African American History &…
By Derek T. Dingle
Advertising Man Finds His True Calling in the Arts
Andre Woolery went from pushing ads to art, pushing creative boundaries with his one-of-a-kind thumbtack portraits
Bored with the advertising world, Andre Woolery refocused his energy on the arts and revolutionized…
By Amber McKynzie
In the News: Rapper Heavy D Dies Unexpectedly; Appeals Court Upholds Obama Healthcare and More
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the Web
By Sade K. Muhammad
Joe Frazier Decoded: The People’s Champion Remembered
More than Muhammad Ali's rival, Smokin' Joe Frazier was a working class hero in and out the ring
In the wake of the death of Joe Frazier, boxing fans reflect on his legacy…
By Anslem Samuel
7 Celebrities Who Changed Their Lives for the Better After Serving Time
While prison typically is a career killer, these former prisoners still managed to achieve their American dream
After serving 27 years for a crime he didn’t commit Dewey Bozella achieved his dream…
By Amber McKynzie
Why We Should Be Grateful for Our “Haters”
Critics can't hurt you unless you let them. But people cosigning on everything you do can kill you
For some people, the thought of having haters is as fascinating as wondering about life…
By Alfred Edmond, Jr.
12 Top Innovators of Marketing and Advertising
African Americans not only have buying power, they take control in the boardrooms that market and advertise to us
Against a backdrop in which the buying power of African Americans continues to grow…
