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In the entertainment industry , some of the biggest players live most of their lives out of the spotlight, securing multi-million dollar deals and planning world tours for today’s creatives. Among them is 56-year-old Kevin Liles – the son of an accountant and railway conductor from Baltimore, Maryland. After graduating from Woodlawn High School, the future millionaire was off to study electrical engineering at Morgan State University on a scholarship from NASA . He later dropped out and changed his focus to music, joining a group called Numarx in the 80s before securing an unpaid internship at Def Jam in 1991. Kevin Liles’ net worth was low then, but in just seven years, he was offered the role of record label president, which he held from 1999 to 2004. What Is Kevin Liles’ Net Worth? (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) While he presided over Def Jam’s artist roster and handled day-to-day business, company revenues doubled to $400M. This was through diversification of the brand, “...
Well-known for her career in entertainment, Malinda Williams is now dedicating time to uplifting women in technology. The Pivot Many may recognize Malinda Williams for her work as an actress, which includes credits in shows such as “The Cosby Show,” “Sister, Sister,” “Moesha,” and films like “Soul Food” and “The Wood.” She had been booking gigs for more than 30 years, yet she encountered a period of stagnation during which work became scarce. Money management had always been easy for her, which was helpful when it was time to stretch her earnings, Williams shared in an interview with AFROTECH™ . Eventually, she had to move to New Jersey and ventured into a “difficult” period, which also reignited a new area of interest. “I set out on a continuation of my spirit spiritual journey, but I also went to the bookstore, and that’s where I find a lot of my spiritual material, and a book called ‘HTML For Dummies’ fell off the shelves,” she told AFROTECH™. “I had tinkered around a little bit...
A Black-owned development group has acquired the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. According to a report by SFist, the African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) has acquired full ownership of the property after a purchase was finalized with its previous owners. Half of the Oakland Coliseum had been previously owned by Alameda County while the City of Oakland maintained the other half. The A’s, an Oakland MLB team purchased Alameda County’s stake in 2019 with the intention of trying to stay in the city. However, the franchise is planning to transition to Las Vegas, NV, and was looking to sell. Already, the City of Oakland sold its shares to the AASEG earlier in 2024. Now, the A’s organization has also agreed to sell its half to the group for a reported $125 million, SFist reports. The deal will additionally include the Oakland Arena and the land that exists between the two entities. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the African American Sports &...
Two former Netflix and Clubhouse executives have teamed up to launch their own application. TechCrunch reports that Maya Watson and Lexi Nisita first connected while working at Netflix. Watson spent five years at the company, serving as director of marketing, editorial, and publishing. Nisita spent an additional two years with titles that included director of brand and editorial. While working at Netflix and then later at Clubhouse, they noticed synergy in their workflow. After one year at Clubhouse, they decided to pivot and combine their skills to launch why?!, a social network platform intended to help people forge new connections and water existing ones, according to a press release provided to AFROTECH™. “We are a founding team that’s worked for companies that drove culture and ushered in completely new behaviors that changed everything in entertainment, media, and consumer social. Now, we want to change the way we connect,” said CEO Watson, in a news release. “We’re lonelier...
Black actors and actresses’ public display of gratitude for Tyler Perry’s support is ongoing. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, Meagan Good shared on NBC’s “Today With Hoda & Jenna” that Perry was the first person to properly compensate her throughout her three-decade career. While Good was anxious to share with Perry what she desired to earn for her leading role in his “Divorce in the Black,” she says that the media mogul was already set on that offer. “He [Perry] was like ‘You deserve this’ ’cause I was already thinking in my head like, what I was going to ask, and I was like, ‘Oh, is this too much?’” Good recounted. She continued, “I was like, ‘I don’t want to lose the job.’ ‘Cause I come from that generation when you’re working in the ’90s and 2000s when women ask for something you are perceived to be a certain kind of way or when you show up a certain way. When you’re assertive, you’re perceived to be a certain kind of way… But that’s what I love about Tyler, ’cause he was...
Dr. Kari Williams is bringing her expertise to Beyoncé’s newly launched hair care company , Cécred. According to a TikTok shared by the company, Dr. Williams serves as its director of education. In the clip, she provides insights into the burning question, “How often should you wash your hair?” @cecred So how often should you be washing your hair? We heard you yesterday and we’re back with our Head of Education, Dr. Kari Williams, to deliver some truths on keeping your hair and scalp clean. ♬ original sound – CÉCRED In February 2024, Dr. Williams took to Instagram to confirm the news with the caption, “Introducing the DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION for @cecred. I am in my season. It’s my time.” Dr. Williams’s expertise encompasses more than 20 years as a natural hair specialist, per an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PhD, Trichologist & Celebrity Stylist (@dr.kariwill) According to her website, she earned a Ph.D. in trichology, which focuses on the management and...
One minor health scare was all the motivation this founder needed to launch this athleisure wear line dedicated to women. On Jan. 19, Forbes reported that Oya Femtech Apparel founder Mitchella Gilbert — a former athlete and product designer — raised a $1.3 million oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. According to the outlet, Sixers Innovation Lab led the round with participation from REI Path Ahead Ventures, R/GA Ventures — a Special Purpose Vehicle managed by Union Heritage Venture Partners — and Techstars Sports.
Black women should shoot for the stars. To turn their dreams into a reality, Boss Women Media’s Black Girl Magic Summit returned for its fourth consecutive year. According to a press release, the summit was created to uplift and celebrate Black women professionals, entrepreneurs, and student changemakers. This year’s summit was pre-recorded in Los Angeles in late July, and is set to air on Aug. 27 on Amazon Prime. Black women heard topics centering on financial well-being, career development, advancing socioeconomic mobility, small business success, and more led by keynote speakers, including Allyson Felix, Meena Harris, Aurora James, and Meagan Good. “We are on a mission to provide Black women with the tools and education they need to take the next steps toward having more,” said Marty McDonald, Founder and CEO of Boss Women Media, according to a press release. “The Black Girl Magic Summit is a pivotal part of this mission as it gives us the stage and presence to amplify critical...
March of Dimes is enhancing its efforts to raise awareness towards bias in maternal and infant health. According to a press release, the nonprofit organization has announced new changes to its implicit bias training, Awareness to Action: Dismantling Bias in Maternal and Infant Healthcare, designed for professionals and students in healthcare. The program aims to remove inequities plaguing maternal and infant health. According to recent data from the 2021 March of Dimes Report Card Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women had disproportionate health outcomes in comparison to their white counterparts. “Every person has some level of unconscious bias, but unchecked stereotyping or negative biases about a group of patients can foster misplaced beliefs and lead to poor decision making by providers,” said Dr. Zsakeba Henderson , Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Medical and Health Officer, according to a press release. “Knowledge and behavior change are the first steps to...
Meagan Good is raising awareness for an issue that hits close to home. The actress will be shedding light on endometrial cancer through a partnership with FORCE, SHARE, Black Health Matters, and Eisai Inc. for the Spot Her® campaign. According to a press release, the campaign hopes to help many across the globe pinpoint the early signs of endometrial cancer. The press release also revealed Good once had “a uterine cancer scare” after a doctor found an irregularity in her uterus. The actress later had surgery to remove the tissue as it was deemed that it could possibly become cancerous. Now, Good takes greater precautions for her gynecologic health and she hopes more are inspired to follow suit through the campaign. “Gynecologic health is an important conversation to have at any age, but it’s not often discussed, especially in the Black community,” said Good, according to a press release. “I’m not afraid to have open and honest conversations with my friends, family and doctor about...