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- Sep 18, 2026
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Dwight Howard Pursues Business Degree In His Next Chapter (opens the original)
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The NBA champion is among a rising group of Black athletes pursuing higher education to broaden their influence in the corporate arena beyond sports. Dwight Howard, the No. 1 overall pick in 2004 after graduating from Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, has spent nearly two decades carving out a Hall of Fame basketball career. After winning an NBA championship in 2020 with the L.A. Lakers, earning three Defensive Player of the Year awards, and building a successful investment portfolio, the 40-
Russell Westbrook Bets Big On Black Empowerment At 6th Annual Las Vegas Poker Night (opens the original)
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The NBA legend is shifting from a Hall of Fame career to building an enterprise dedicated to community impact and financial empowerment. Russell Westbrook, a future Basketball Hall of Famer, is moving from his NBA career to expand his business and philanthropy efforts. On Friday, Sept. 18, Westbrook and his wife, Nina, will host the 6th Annual Why Not? Foundation Poker Night at Fontainebleau Las Vegas in the Poodle Room. In partnership with the World Poker Tour Foundation, this fundraiser gather
5 Things You May Not Know About Isiah Thomas, 2026 BLACK ENTERPRISE XCEL Honoree (opens the original)
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Thomas has built a business career beyond the basketball court, from leading NBA labor negotiations to acquiring a professional basketball league. Many basketball fans remember Isiah Thomas as the determined point guard who led the Detroit Pistons to back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. However, during and after his playing career, Thomas also distinguished himself as an entrepreneur, labor leader, educator, and sports executive. Here are five facts about Thomas that may surprise eve
Money, Power, And Weight Class: Gervonta Davis And Ryan Garcia Target High-Stakes Rematch (opens the original)
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The boxing stars from the pay-per-view event are negotiating a rematch worth millions The original fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 22, 2023, showcased Davis’s tactical ability as he defeated Garcia in the seventh round on a 136-pound catchweight. Davis earned an estimated $30 million to $50 million and allowed Garcia to keep his $5 million purse bet. Negotiations suggest the rematch will likely occur in Las Vegas, with T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium as possible sites for
Shaq Takes the Classroom: NBA Legend Teaches College Students Credit Mastery With Credit One Bank (opens the original)
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Shaquille O'Neal is using his business expertise to advance financial empowerment on college campuses nationwide. For decades, O’Neal has used his leadership and business skills to build a diverse portfolio outside basketball. Now, the Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion is returning to campuses to help students achieve financial success. In partnership with Credit One Bank, O’Neal is launching the Credit Tip Off Tour this fall, visiting four campuses to teach students about credit manageme
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