Tag Archives: sports industry
Young NASCAR Phenom Takes First K&N Victory in Richmond
Ryan Gifford, a Drive For Diversity participant, overcomes defeat
Ryan Gifford, a NASCAR Drive for Diversity participant, got his first win at the K&N…
By Sasha King
International Speedway Corp. Appoints New Advertising and Marketing Leaders to Board
Larry D. Woodard and Sonia Maria Green join motorsports powerhouse
Larry D. Woodard and Sonia Maria Green are latest leaders of color to be appointed…
By Janell Hazelwood
4 Top Athletes with Winning Careers Outside the Game
Enterprising stars taking careers and brands to next level
These four enterprising professionals are expanding their brands into business deals that could be lucrative…
By Courtney Connley
Celebrating Women: One-on-One with NASCAR’s First Female Engineer of Color, Alba Colon
Team Chevrolet's Sprint Cup program manager talks beating the odds
Sprint Cup program manager for Team Chevrolet, Alba Colon talks early career motivator, paving her…
By Janell Hazelwood
Yes, We Do That: A Black Woman’s Amazing NASCAR Escapade
My journey squashing stereotypes and reacquainting with a childhood fascination
Someone said “Black people don’t do NASCAR.” Well, we did that, and it was amazingly…
By Janell Hazelwood
Rising Stars: 5 Top NBA Newbies Changing the Game
From college to the pro-league, these rookies show promise and power
These league rookies show promise and push the limits in the NBA.
By Courtney Connley
MJ vs LJ: 4 Reasons LeBron James’ Brand is Now Beyond Comparison
Stats alone should put comparison talk to rest
These stats put the constant comparisons to sleep between the Heat player and the legendary…
By Courtney Connley
2013 Africa Cup of Nations: 5 Top Soccer Players to Watch
Win or lose, these global sports stars are a force to be reckoned with
From Mali to Ghana to Nigeria to Cape Verde, here’s a roundup of top African…
By Courtney Connley
By the Numbers: Ray Lewis Ends 17-Year Career as a Champion
Take a look at a snapshot of professional highlights
Check out a breakdown of professional highlights for 17-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion…
By Janell Hazelwood
William David Cornwell Sr.: Champion of Diversity in the NFL
From Ben Roethlisberger and Reggie Bush, this attorney's part of major success
Attorney William Cornwell Sr. went from being influenced by black successful lawyers to becoming one…
