The Biggest Black Business and Other News This Week
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Kevin Maxen Becomes First American Openly Gay Male Coach
Maxen appears ready to face the world as he relates his racial and ethnic background to his sexuality, telling Outsports: “As a Black Jew who has dated both men and women, who has been a strength coach at the highest level of professional football, I’ve learned that how I look, what I believe in, and especially who I am physically or emotionally attracted to should not impact the way I or other people view my worth. And It should certainly not dictate what I feel I am capable of accomplishing.” Maxen was once ashamed because he felt as though he could not talk about his dating life or his partner openly, but now he has freed himself from that perception and looks forward to building the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in major American sports.
Doug Williams Reflects On Two Black Starting Quarterbacks In the Super Bowl LVII
I always knew that Black people were superheroes, especially in sports.
Glossier’s 2023 Grant Program for Black-Owned Beauty Businesses Now Accepting Applications
As part of Glossier's continued investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion in beauty (and beyond), the brand announces the launch of its third Grant Program for Black-Owned Beauty Businesses