Representation matters. This concept becomes increasingly important for marginalized groups. As the world evolves and there is still much work to be done, great strides are being made, as evidenced by the Dallas Mavericks’ leadership team. Emerging as potential NBA champions after winning the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks are under the dynamic leadership of Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall, the league’s first Black woman CEO, and Nico Harrison, a trailblazer as the team’s general manager. This Texas-based team stands out in the NBA as the only one with two Black leaders at its helm, a testament to their unique achievements. Cynt Marshall Marshall is an accomplished executive. She spent over 35 years at AT&T, with her final tenure as senior vice president of human resources and chief diversity officer. Upon retiring from the mobile tech company, she launched Marshalling Resources, a consulting firm specializing in leadership, diversity and inclusion, culture transformation, and the...

Imagine going from being bullied at school to using it as fuel to create your own business, and then to top it off, pitching to arguably one of the toughest investors panels. It’s the story behind young entrepreneur Tania Speaks and her beauty brand, Tania Speaks Organic Skincare. The 19-year-old landed the opportunity to be on ABC’s “Shark Tank” and walked away with a deal with Mark Cuban, according to Meaww.