Tag Archives: Olympics
5 Reasons the Obamas Should Bring the 2024 Olympic Games to Chicago
After a failed bid for the 2016 Games, Chicago is an early favorite among U.S. cities to land the Olympics. Make no mistake: the Obamas can bring it home, in their case, literally
After a failed bid for the 2016 Games, Chicago is an early favorite among U.S.…
By Darren Sands
Continuing the Legacy: Oprah’s Top 7 Landmark Interviews
A snapshot of recent TV moments that had us all watching
As the multimedia icon celebrates her 59th birthday, we take a look at a few…
By Janell Hazelwood
Gabby Douglas is Essence Magazine’s Cover Girl
The teenage Olympian is all smiles
Gold medal-winning Olympian Gabby Douglas graces the cover of Essence Magazine’s Women of the Year…
By Demetria Irwin
Venus Williams Launches New Designs in Active-Wear Line
Entrepreneur and tennis pro adds bold pieces for men
Tennis pro and entrepreneur Venus Williams expands clothing line, EleVen, with bold dresses, polo shirts,…
By Carolyn M. Brown
How to Track the 2012 London Olympics
With the “social media games” starting today, see where you can catch coverage of the big event online
If you’re wondering how you can tune into the Olympics via social media, I have…
By Hajj Flemings
Carmelita Jeter Talks About the 2012 Olympics and the Business of Track & Field
Next summer the world’s attention will be focused on London for 2012 Olympic Games and…
By timmhotep aku
Preview Our World: Back on Track With Marion Jones
Also: African Americans and the criminal justice system
Former track star Marion Jones finds a career makeover in the WNBA as she shares…
By BlackEnterprise.com
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
Sanya Richards-Ross Goes for the Gold in Her Career, Business and Personal Life
How the Olympic medalist balances her life and her ambitions
Two-time Olympic gold medalist, Sanya Richards-Ross, doesn’t intend to be defeated. Not as the world’s…
By Arlice Nichole
10 Remarkable Career Comebacks
Life has a tendency of knocking us down (just ask Ted Williams). These individuals found a way to get back up and gain a second chance at success
BlackEnterprise.com recognizes those who have reigned supreme after hitting on hard times.
