Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 10.10

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 10.10

THE NEWSLETTER

The Minorities in Sports Business Network is a digital hub for individuals in the sports industry to connect and collaborate. Every Monday a newsletter will be distributed featuring the latest news from the network, upcoming events, as well as business opportunities. 

"The

diverse

minds behind your favorite sports teams, brands, athletes, charities, and content."

MiS Supports Athlete Activism

#WeKneelWithKaep

The Minorities in Sports Business Network is in full support of Colin Kaepernick as well as other athletes who are taking a stand against injustices towards people of color.50% of all revenue from these t-shirts will be donated to an organization that is dedicated to uplifting communities of color and is also directly supported by Kaepernick.

CONGRATS to our Members!

CONGRATS

Yao Williams | MCFC | SShips

sales on getting the opportunity to

head up sales

for

City Football Group in China and Hong Kong

.  City Football Group owns Manchester City FC, New York City FC, Yokohama Marinos, and Melbourne City FC. If you're over in Hong Kong (or know anyone who is), make sure to drop him a note! 

Support our Members!

Member Nicole Powell | Events | The Sportstyle

 discusses the MLB postseason as well as MLB on TBS's new studios. To cap it off, she interviewed analysts Gary Sheffield and Ron Darling as well as executive producer Tim Kiely.

It’s the first week of October, and aside from the aroma of pumpkin spice lattes in the air, the 2016 MLB postseason means fall is officially here.

With the American League Wild Card matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays set for tonight at 8 p.m. ET, and tomorrow, respectively, for National League Wild Card game between the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants, baseball fever can be felt everywhere — especially on TBS... READ MORE

Member Rob Knox | Media Relations | Towson Univ. lends his expertise to offer tips on growing your career. Earlier this week, I walked past a co-worker’s office and stopped for a few seconds to thank her for her consistently effervescent personality and for always smiling no matter the situation. I am not sure how it made her feel, but for me it was the highlight of a busy day. Offering praise to others fills me with such pride.... READ MORE

"WNBA Finals: Candace Parker Close to Making a Nine-Year Quest Into Glory Road"

Member Rob Knox | Media Relations | Towson Univ.

 discusses Candace Parker's quest for a ring as well as the WNBA Finals

One of the most transcendent talents -- regardless of gender -- in the last 10 years, Candace Parker gets a chance to add the missing piece to her sterling basketball resume

... READ MORE

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Upcoming Events

(LIVE on ESPN) The Undefeated presents "A Conversation with The President: Sports, Race & Achievement"  

10.11

Tonight, President Barack Obama and ESPN personality, Stan Verrett will sit down for a town hall discussion with HBCU students at North Carolina A&T. The focus of this conversation will be President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative, the HBCU experience as well as what it means to be Undefeated.

Ahead of their conversation with President Obama, MBK Alliance will host a conference call TODAY at 12:30pm ET live from North Carolina - and here's your chance to be a part of it! 

(New York, NY) Press Review: 'The Golden Age of Baseball, Selections From The National Pastime Museum' 

10.13

Advance Press Opportunity As Christie’s Presents An Important Collection Of Baseball Memorabilia And Photography; Two-Day Auction In New York, October 19-20

Press RSVP: [email protected], 212 636 2680

Nicole Powell | Events | The Sportstyle

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(Brooklyn, NY) Sports Redefined Launch Party 10.15

Nnamdi Olisah|UNIS| Basketball Coach

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(New York, NY) Knicks Opening Night Party 10.25 

Anthony Donahue over at MSG is hosting a Knicks opening night party at Madison Square Tavern for the season opener in late October.

For more information contact

Kristian Winfield | Knicks Reporter | @Krisplashed 

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