HBCUs, black graduates, college, what's next, parents, tips, jobs, career, mentor

by Robin White Goode

March 13, 2024

What Do Parents Of College Graduates Need To Know?

How can parents of graduating seniors help their adults navigate this season of life?

Originally published May 17, 2017

Congratulations! Your child is graduating from college, but parents of graduating seniors all over are wondering: Is there a J-O-B lined up on the other side of the commencement ceremony?

If not, this can be an anxious time for parents, says Avis Hinkson, vice president for student affairs of Pomona College. “There is opportunity for misunderstanding. Students don’t know how to navigate the next thing.”

Hinkson recommends that parents guide, not chide, their graduating seniors. As dean of the college, she provides counsel and resources to more than 2,400 students.

Below are three tips.

How much assistance to provide

Think hard about whether you are willing and able to help your child. What can you offer and for how long? Whether it’s financial assistance or housing, parents need to plan ahead and be upfront about the possibilities, limitations, and boundaries. For example, if a child returns home, are you willing to provide housing but expect that certain chores will be done in exchange? Will you cover a few months’ rent in a new city?

How to help with a job hunt

Finding a first post-grad job can be emotionally taxing. Consider using your own professional resources. Can you make introductions to connections for informational interviews or job shadowing? Perhaps you could help your child reconnect with a former mentor, such as a high school guidance counselor, or forge new relationships with a local chapter of the alumni association.

Figuring out “what’s next”

New grads may feel pressed to jump straight into a career. Instead of just asking, “What’s next?”, help your son or daughter develop short- and long-term plans. For example, perhaps a short-term solution for your son is to accept a position outside his degree or dream job interests. Outlining a long-term approach—even for five years—may alleviate some stress. You can also reinforce that it’s just as important for your child to know what she doesn’t want as what she does.

“Parents need to ask themselves tough questions about their expectations and ability to help before broaching ‘The Talk’ with their children,” Hinkson says. “They can act as coaches by starting a conversation that takes off some pressure and is supportive but that’s clear and leads to solutions. You want to keep these conversations fluid and open, and check your assumptions.”

X-Men ’97, Beau DeMayo, animated series, creator, writer, fired,

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 13, 2024

‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Fired One Week Before Disney+ Premiere

Many are scratching their heads around why the "X-Men '97'" creator was fired one week before its premiere on Disney+.

Beau DeMayo, the showrunner and executive producer behind Disney+’s upcoming animated series, X-Men ’97, was fired ahead of the March 20 premiere, Variety reports.

DeMayo, 41, had already completed work on Seasons 1 and 2 of the series.

The Florida native has since deleted his Instagram account where he had been previewing artwork and answering fan questions about the animated series. There’s no word on why he was fired so close to the premiere.

DeMayo was already scheduling press around the show and making plans to attend the Hollywood premiere on March 13. He was even in talks about plans for Season 3.

However, insiders say he was fired early last week with his company email being deactivated and cast and crew being told he was no longer on the project.

X-Men ’97 is set to serve as a continuation of the popular X-Men: The Animated Series that aired on Fox Kids in the ’90s. Several original cast members were expected to return to the new series, which picks up right where the cartoon left off.

The original series ended with Professor Charles Xavier, who is believed to be dead, after his arch nemesis Magneto assumed control of his last will and testament. Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Jubilee, Beast, Gambit, Morph, Bishop and more have to battle new enemies in a world that fears them.

While it’s normal for writers to get replaced and shuffled around, firing one so close to a major Hollywood premiere is very unusual. Many Marvel premieres see a variety of screenwriters walk the red carpet even when their material is rewritten by other writers who are also on the carpet.

DeMayo was hired in November 2021 and shared how his background as a Black gay man who grew up as the adopted son to white parents with a Korean sister in the South helped spark his identification with the characters in the X-Men series.

DeMayo has other writing credits with Marvel and Disney+ including Moon Knight, starring Oscar Isaac, and the upcoming Blade film starring two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali.

Sue Taylor, Mama Sue Taylor, Cannabis, Cannabis dispensary, entrepreneurship, black woman-owned, small business

by Daron Pressley

March 13, 2024

Cannabis Pioneer ‘Mama’ Sue Taylor Empowers Women And Senior Cannabis Lovers

The vision was to create a community-focused dispensary dedicated to educating seniors about cannabis, enhancing their well-being, and combating the stigma associated with its use.

Sue Taylor, affectionately known as “Mama Sue,” is renowned as the co-founder of Pharmacy Berkeley, a pioneering cannabis dispensary (the first and only Black woman to own a dispensary in the city of Berkeley) recognized for its commitment to providing top-tier cannabis education, premium products, and compassionate customer service.

Born into a French Creole family in Jennings, Louisiana, Taylor grew up with eight brothers and four sisters. When she was 12, her parents relocated the entire family to California, journeying by car and bus, eventually settling in San Mateo.

Taylor eventually pursued a career in education, serving as principal at Sacred Heart and St. Patrick’s schools in Oakland for numerous years. Upon retiring from her educational endeavors in 2004, she relocated to Atlanta with no intentions of returning to California. However, her son Jamaal’s discussions about the perceived benefits of cannabis, fueled by his attendance at Oaksterdam University in Oakland, prompted a shift in her plans.

In 2009, Sue embarked on a transformative journey by establishing iCann Health (the original name of her cannabis endeavor) alongside her son and daughter-in-law. Their shared vision was to create a community-focused dispensary dedicated to educating seniors about cannabis, enhancing their well-being, and combating the stigma associated with its use.

Taylor recently spoke with BLACK ENTERPRISE about her cannabis advocacy for seniors, her transition from education, and her lasting impact as an African-American woman in the cannabis industry.

Cannabis Advocate “Mama Sue” Taylor Pioneers Plants Over Pills Movement

If you ask Taylor about her well-being, she often responds with a resounding affirmation: “I’m feeling excellent!” Initially hesitant due to the societal stigma surrounding cannabis, Taylor’s perspective shifted when her son highlighted the opportunity to create a spiritual wellness center.

Despite similar rates of usage, the ACLU reported Black individuals face a 3.73 times higher likelihood of marijuana-related arrests compared to their white counterparts.

Reflecting on her initial reluctance, she shared, “What changed my mind was when my son returned to me. He said, ‘Mom, you could build the spiritual Wellness Center you’ve always wanted!'”

Now a leading voice in the Plants Over Pills movement and partnering with Glass House Brands, Taylor’s mission is to educate individuals on the benefits of choosing cannabis over prescription pills for health and healing.

Overcoming Challenges: Plants, Persistence, and Passion

Taylor’s journey in the cannabis industry faced many obstacles as she recounted the challenges as an African American woman trying to navigate a predominantly white and male-dominated industry.

“It was an eight-year journey for us. We dedicated ourselves to activism, facing obstacles like securing a building, striving to integrate, experiencing discrimination as African Americans, and encountering rental space refusals. We endured numerous challenges throughout that period,” stated Taylor.

Despite representing approximately 13% of the population, Leafly’s Jobs Report 2021 found Black people accounted for only 1.2% to 1.7% of business owners in the cannabis industry.

Empowering Seniors: Making a Lasting Impact

For Taylor, the essence of her work lies in empowering seniors to live fulfilling lives and reclaim their vitality. She aims to shift perceptions and promote holistic wellness among older adults through initiatives like Plants Over Pills.

She emphasized, “We are wisdom keepers. The world needs us, and our life is just beginning.”

By empowering seniors with information about cannabis, Taylor aims to dismantle misconceptions and provide alternative solutions to traditional medical practices.

“It’s not about marijuana; it’s about medicine and healing,” she said.

Calling Seniors to Action

Taylor, 76, continues to trailblaze in the cannabis industry. Through her advocacy, education, and resilience, she challenges societal norms and advocates for a holistic approach to health and healing, with seniors as her focus.

“Make your mark; this doesn’t last forever!” she said.

Taylor continues to pave the way for a healthier, more inclusive future—one where cannabis is recognized not as a stigma but as a source of healing and empowerment.

“I want my age group to know that there’s another way,” Taylor said. “I ask them what you’ve always wanted to do. Please do it now! Create something, keep creating, have fun, and do whatever you want in this life!”

Recently celebrating its fourth anniversary, Pharmacy Berkeley and Taylor expanded endeavors beyond the dispensary to include her line of senior-focused products under the moniker “Mama Sue.”

Sue mentioned, “It took 12 years and the involvement of three external investors to reach this point. But we made it!”

Lauren Wesley Wilson, Lauren Wesley, Colorcomm, ColorComm conference

by Stacy Jackson

March 13, 2024

Lauren Wesley Wilson, Founder And CEO Of ColorComm, To Release Book For Career Advancement

Join the author for a seven-city book tour, with special guest journalists Sunny Hostin and Elaine Welteroth.

In her upcoming book, What Do You Need? How Women of Color Can Take Ownership of Their Careers to Accelerate Their Path to Success, businesswoman and founder/CEO of ColorComm Corporation Lauren Wesley Wilson unveils the essential skills women of color need to attain leadership positions.

Drawing from her own career trajectory, Lauren shares the unwritten rules and playbook necessary for women of color to advance to the C-suite. The book’s description on Penguin Random House emphasizes that What Do You Need? is a crucial question the author’s ColorComm organization has long posed to its community, underscoring the importance of determining where you want to go and what you need to get there.

The four-part book covers topics such as Finding Your Place, Establishing Your Position, Forging Your Future, and Becoming an Ally. Wilson also shares a message to her parents, writing, “To my parents, who taught me how to use my voice to advocate for what I need.”

Wilson has continued her advocacy through her ColorComm Corporation. Founded in 2011, the organization serves the needs of multicultural talent in the communications, marketing, advertising, digital, and public relations industries.

According to the website, ColorComm provides “access and opportunity for people of color in business, delivers industry campaigns to inform and educate, counsels clients on crisis and media relations, and develops a community” for those seeking leadership and C-suite positions. “What we created unknowingly was this community of women of color who just wanted more for themselves, who wanted more for their professional journeys, who wanted more enriching personal lives, and just wanted more opportunities to figure out how they were going to advance in the workplace,” the writer said in 2021.

The corporation’s portfolio includes the ColorComm Network, ColorComm Search, ColorComm Media Group, and Men of Color in Communications.

With a global community of over 100,000 professionals and a portfolio of brands, ColorComm Corporation collaborates with leading companies to create an inclusive industry that supports and uplifts people of color.

Wilson’s book, published by Hay House Business, is available for preorder at $25.99 ahead of its April 2 release date.

Wilson posted an invite on Instagram for followers to join herself and “the most amazing, accomplished and badass women” on her seven-city book tour, which kicks off on April 2 in New York City and concludes on April 15 in Chicago.

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Donald Trump,judge, DEI, Executive orders

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 13, 2024

‘He’ll Never Get My Vote Again’: Anti-Trump Voters Launch $50 Million Plan To Keep Him Out Of Office

Good for them!

An anti-Trump Republican group is putting a hefty price tag of $50 million on a digital campaign to stop Donald Trump from winning a second White House term.

Republican Voters Against Trump are planning to gather testimonial videos of former Trump supporters sharing why they can no longer support the former President in the upcoming November election.

Organized by Republican strategist Sarah Longwell, the organization’s goal is to address “moderate Republican” and Republican-leaning swing state voters, who Longwell says hold the key to 2024, in the form of videos.

“Former Republicans and Republican-leaning voters hold the key to 2024, and reaching them with credible, relatable messengers is essential to re-creating the anti-Trump coalition that made the difference in 2020,” Longwell, president of the group’s Republican Accountability PAC, said.

“It establishes a permission structure that says that—whatever their complaints about Joe Biden—Donald Trump is too dangerous and too unhinged to be president again. Who better to make this case than the voters who used to support him?”

One of the first videos, published on March 12, starts with a montage of past supporters admitting they voted for Trump in both the 2016 and 2020 elections but regret it. Then, those same voters open up about why they won’t be voting red in 2024. For a little over one minute, the registered Republicans touch on numerous factors swaying their decision—with one saying “Trump being the biggest threat to our democracy” and another simply saying “He has too much baggage.”

Campaign participants aren’t pushing for people to vote for President Biden but are sharing which incidents made them leave Team Trump.

One voter named Joanna from Florida once thought the four-time indicted businessman had “great energy.” However, things changed for her when Trump stood outside St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C., shaking a Bible during a George Floyd protest. “I just thought it was gross. I don’t think he shares our faith. I feel that he was almost mocking it and, in a way, almost trying to weaponize it,” she said, according to Florida Politics.

“And I thought, that is absolutely not Christian beliefs. That’s not principles. That’s not what I want to see in our leader.”

The January 6 attacks were the last straw for Ethan from Wisconsin. He said that after that day, Biden would get his vote in 2024. “I voted for Donald Trump in 2020. January 6 was the end of Donald Trump for me,” the voter said. “The peaceful transfer of power is one of the defining pieces of our democracy, and I could not believe that someone I had formerly supported would get behind an effort that would throw that under the bus … There is no choice.”

With support from billionaires like LinkedIn co-founder and Democratic donor Reid Hoffman and Hyatt Hotels heir John Pritzker, the ads will appear on TV, streaming, radio, billboards, and digital media.

Ava Duvernay, slavery, origin, civil war, film, neon, Oscar, snub, party

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 13, 2024

Ava DuVernay Wasn’t Invited To Oscars Party So ‘Origin’ Calls Out Distributor On Social Media

The distributor behind Ava DuVernay's "Origin" was called out for not inviting the director and other filmmakers to an Oscars party.

The distributor behind Ava DuVernay’s Origin is being called out for not inviting the director and other filmmakers to an Oscars party.

Neon, the film production and distribution company behind Origin, hosted a star-studded Oscars party at the Hollywood Athletic Club on Sunday to celebrate its Academy Award win for Anatomy of a Fall, which won best original screenplay and was nominated for best picture, director, actress, and editing, Variety reports. While many were in attendance, DuVernay and Origin producer Paul Garnes attended the Vanity Fair party instead.

By Monday, a tweet from Origin‘s since-deleted Twitter account called out Neon’s founders, CEO Tom Quinn and Tim League, for the apparent snub.

“Is it odd that the filmmakers of Neon’s current film in theaters weren’t invited to this Neon celebration? Nope. Standard operating procedure for [founder Tom] Quinn and team. That’s how Neon rolls. More on this later,” the tweet read.

Origin is DuVernay’s adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s 2020 nonfiction book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, which compares racism in the United States to Nazi Germany and the Indian caste system. While the film received critical acclaim, it failed to receive widespread attention or generate any award nominations.

Neon picked up the film for distribution before its premiere at the Venice Film Festival last September. While an awards-qualifying run was expected, it failed to materialize following the film’s January release.

The since-deleted Twitter account for Origin, which wasn’t run by Neon, in recent weeks had begun reposting tweets that accused the distributor of “fumbling” and “botching” the film’s release and awards potential. Other tweets questioned Neon’s lack of promotion for the film and that of Michael Mann’s Ferrari, which was released in December but also failed to attract Oscar buzz.

One tweet reposted a screenshot of a ShowBiz 411 article that claimed “Neon Pictures has already snuffed out Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ and Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari.’ What happened to this company? They certainly put all their eggs in the ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Basket. And that one has not even made $5 million after 19 weeks!”

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While Neon has remained silent on the deleted Twitter account, on Tuesday the company shared a highlight video celebrating Origin star Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor for giving “one of the year’s most stunning performances.” The post also promotes Origin in theaters and digital release.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 13, 2024

Rihanna’s Old Instagram Post Is The Source Of Puma Patent Denial

Puma was denied a patent for a sneaker design it had registered due to an Instagram post Rihanna shared nearly 10 years ago.

Puma has lost a patent dispute for an Instagram post Rihanna shared nearly 10 years ago.

On March 6, the German sportswear company was denied a patent for a sneaker design it put in registration in 2016, Yahoo reports. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) agreed with the Dutch shoe company Handelsmaatschappij J. van Hilst (HJVH) that the registration was invalid due to proof showing Rihanna was wearing the shoes before the patent request.

The EU’s ruling states that “the prior disclosure of a Puma shoe model by the artist Rihanna” invalidates the shoe design patent.

The Bajan pop star shared an Instagram post promoting the sneakers in 2014, 12 months before Puma’s patent request was filed. Shared in December 2014, the photos show Rihanna sporting the Puma shoe with a chunky black sole.

Puma tried to appeal the ruling, arguing that no one took interest when Rihanna initially shared the post. However, the EU claims that the “Diamonds” singer was still a global pop star and the photo was circulated by multiple media outlets.

“Rihanna was a world-famous pop star, it should be observed that both her fans and the circles specialized in the fashion sector had, at that time, developed a particular interest in the shoes that she wore on the day on which the contract under which the star became the applicant’s creative director was signed,” the ruling states.

“That being the case, it is perfectly reasonable to take the view that a not insignificant proportion of the people who were interested in music or in Rihanna herself, including her clothing.”

The decision comes one year after Rihanna reprised her role as creative director at Puma after taking time off to launch her Fenty Beauty and Fenty X Savage brands as well as enter motherhood.

fairygodmentor, Joyel Crawford, delegation, work, burn out

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

March 13, 2024

Ask Your Fairygodmentor®: How Do I Delegate Effectively When Overworked And Overwhelmed

At the end of the delegated assignment, assess how the whole project went.

Dear Fairygodmentor

We have an annual event coming up that I’m always in charge of, and there’s a new team member that I manage who wants to take the lead this year. I want this new team member to feel more a part of what goes on here and grow his skills, and I wouldn’t mind having a bit off my plate. I’m really new to this. How did you know who and what to delegate? How do you handle delegation when it doesn’t go according to plan, like if someone doesn’t follow instructions? How do you delegate when you are all maxed out?

Sincerely,
New to Delegation

Dear New to Delegation

Think of delegation like Thanksgiving dinner: when your guests’ plates are full, you wouldn’t eat their food to make them feel better, right? Similarly, prioritize your own full plate before taking on more.

Make sure you select someone with the SKILL and WILL to do the work you’re delegating. This means having a transparent conversation about your direct report’s career goals and drive to do tasks outside their normal responsibilities.

It doesn’t do you or the other party any good to delegate responsibility or project to him or her when they have no interest in doing it in the first place. And they don’t need to be an expert at this task yet but do they have the potential to execute. That’s the seed of development that needs to be cultivated.

This is a great way to determine delegation readiness. Delegating means ensuring you’re on the same page regarding expectations. Not just your own expectations but what the delegated party expects from participating in this new responsibility level. Be clear with processes, if there are certain people to contact, deadlines to meet, or rules to follow—be very clear in outlining these and asking questions to check for understanding. This not only gives you peace of mind but also helps you ascertain if the delegated party is on the same page with what you’re looking for.

Check in regularly. This doesn’t mean MICROMANAGE. It means setting up regular weekly check-ins to see how the person is doing with the project. Are there any opportunities for clarification? What adjustments to the plan that need to be made? Are there other folks who need to be pulled in on decision-making? This is the time to check-in. Also, it’s nice to ask the delegated party how they feel they’re doing and to celebrate key learnings and milestones before getting to the finished product.

Did something not work out according to plan? First, don’t beat yourself up for delegating. This CAN happen to anyone. Second, calmly discuss what happened with the person you delegated to. Work together to figure out where the gaps are and create solutions to fix it.

At the end of the delegated assignment, assess how the whole project went. Document the progress and process. Now, you have a standard operating procedure for the next time something like this may come up, and your team member can walk away feeling that they’ve added something new to their leadership tool belt. Win-win!

You got this!

Sincerely,

Your Fairygodmentor®

Joyel Crawford is an award-winning career and leadership development professional and the founder of Crawford Leadership Strategies, a consultancy that develops empowered, results-driven leaders through engaging leadership development coaching, training, and facilitation.

Have a question about handling a micromanager? Are you having difficulty navigating spaces because of your hair? Is work stressing you out? Do you need support coaching poor performance, or are you wondering how to effectively negotiate and get the job offer you desire? Do you have any questions about career and leadership development?

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Ron DeSantis, University of Florida, DEI

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 13, 2024

Florida Teachers Now Allowed To Discuss Gender ID Following Historic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Settlement

Look at Florida doing something right for a change!

A settlement has been reached in Florida allowing students and teachers to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms — as long as it’s not a part of lesson plans.

The settlement, reached on Mar. 11 between numerous advocacy groups, the Florida Board of Education, and the state of Florida, solidifies what is allowed in classrooms, following the signing of the Parental Rights in Education Act by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022.

Under the terms of the settlement, the BOE will send instructions to each school district saying the law no longer prohibits the discussion of LGBTQ+ people, prevents anti-bullying rules on a sexual orientation and gender identity basis, or bans Gay-Straight Alliance groups. The law is now neutral under the settlement, meaning whatever applies to heterosexual people also applies to the LGBTQ+ community.

The controversial legislation, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in grades kindergarten through three. Opponents said the law caused confusion surrounding whether teachers could identify themselves as LGBTQ+ or if they even could have rainbow stickers in their classrooms.

After advocacy groups like the National Center for Lesbian Rights failed to have the law overturned in federal court, legal director Shannon Minter called the settlement “historic” and “nullifies the most dangerous and discriminatory impacts.” “Today’s settlement reaffirms the rights of Florida’s students and teachers to discuss and learn about LGBTQ+ people openly, marking a victory for free expression and inclusivity for LGBTQ+ students, families, and teachers alike,” Minter said in a press release, according to The Tallahassee Democrat.

The settlement is also a massive win in the fight against banning books. According to the agreement, the law doesn’t apply to books with LGBTQ+ character references or same-sex couples “as they are not instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity any more than a math problem asking students to add bushels of apples is instruction on apple farming.”

The lead attorney for the plaintiffs, Roberta Kaplan, thinks that discussing fundamental principles should never have been controversial and hopes this is a victory for all Americans.

“What this settlement does is it re-establishes the fundamental principle that I hope all Americans agree with, which is every kid in this country is entitled to an education at a public school where they feel safe, their dignity is respected, and where their families and parents are welcomed,” she said.

“This shouldn’t be a controversial thing.”

DeSantis’ office sees the victory in another way. “It’s a major win against the activists who sought to stop Florida’s efforts to keep radical gender and sexual ideology out of the classrooms of public school children,” his office wrote in an email. As a result of the settlement, the case will now be dismissed.

The law created a domino effect of similar legislation templates in states including Iowa, North Carolina, and Alabama. Republican lawmakers argue that parents should be the ones to bring up such subjects. Florida state attorney Ryan Newman feels the settlement will keep classrooms a “safe space.” “We fought hard to ensure this law couldn’t be maligned in court, as it was in the public arena by the media and large corporate actors,” Newman said.

“We are victorious, and Florida’s classrooms will remain a safe place under the Parental Rights in Education Act.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

March 13, 2024

Flau’jae Johnson’s Brother Arrested After Jumping Onto Basketball Court During LSU-South Carolina Skirmish

His bail was nearly $1,100.

During the confrontation between members of the women’s Louisiana State University and University of South Carolina basketball teams, a spectator, the brother of one of the players involved, was arrested after jumping onto the basketball court to defend his sister.

According to Greenville News, the brother of LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson, identified as 24-year-old Trayron Milton, has been charged by the Greenville Police Department with assault and battery, third-degree, and disorderly conduct. Milton made his way to the court in the fourth quarter of the SEC (Southeastern Conference) Women’s Basketball Tournament Finals.

The altercation started with just two minutes remaining in the game. Flau’jae Johnson shoved South Carolina guard Ashlyn Watkins after she taunted her after Johnson committed a foul. When the 5’10” Johnson struck Watkins, Kamilla Cardoso, who stands at 6’7″, pushed Johnson to the ground, causing both teams to react and leave their respective benches. Milton jumped over the scorer’s table to defend his sister. He was later escorted out in handcuffs for intervening when he hopped to the floor.

Greenville police stated that Milton made contact with an SEC employee’s head at the scorer’s table and was escorted from the venue by police officers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

“To get over the table, Milton came from behind the table, pushed down on the victim’s head, and stepped on her shoulders to jump over,” GPD spokesperson Diana Munoz said. “Two other spectators jumped over the wall but did not reach the court because officers stopped them.”

Milton was booked at the Greenville County Detention Center on Sunday, March 10. His bond was $1,087.50, which he posted on Monday, March 11.

NBC Miami reported that each charge carries a potential punishment of 30 days in jail, a fine, or both.

The undefeated South Carlina Gamecocks won the contest 79-72, winning the SEC Women’s Basketball Championship. The team is expected to hold a number one slot for the upcoming NCAA Tournament.