Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 10.3

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 10.3

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."

Congrats to our Members!

CONGRATULATIONS

 to member 

Angela Lewis l Sports Media l Publisher l STL

on the release of her new book

Post Moves

. In Post Moves: The Female Athlete’s Guide to Dominate Life After College, former professional basketball player, Angela Lewis, brings together fifteen dynamic women who are former college athletes to provide advice on how to transition successfully including member 

Cecelia Townes | Writer | Speaker | Entrepreneur

.You can view and purchase the book HERE

Support our Members!

"Genuine Patriotism" by Cecelia Townes

Member Cecelia Townes | Writer | Speaker | Entrepreneur

 wrote a piece on the meaning of patriotism.

If you read this blog with any sort of regularity, and by now you definitely should be, you know that I played sports for practically my entire childhood and until I graduated from college. I played tennis through college, ran track until I got to college and played soccer up until I got to high school. Last week, Megan Rapinoe, women from the Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury and other women in sports took knees during the National Anthem... READ MORE

Member Erika Fernandez | Sports Journalism | NYC

wrote a quick piece on what Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez meant to her.

How can someone that you've never met before have such an impact on you? How is it possible to shed a tear and even have a frog in our throats while even thinking or watching footage? I'm sure I'm not alone in this sentiment when it comes to Jose Fernandez. The Marlins pitcher has left a void in the lives of many baseball fans. His story is one that will forever be my favorite and his passion on the field was unique.

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Member Cecelia Townes | Writer | Speaker | Entrepreneur featured member 

Danisha Rolle | SET | Publisher | Producer

in her latest feature. 

Today’s GladiatHer® Wives feature, Danisha Rolle, feels the same way, and for the past eight years she’s been working to make the connection between women and sports even stronger. As a wife, mother and entrepreneur, Danisha is showing the world exactly how vital women are in the sports industry. Have a look at what Danisha has to say:...

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MiS supports Colin Kaepernick

As stated previously, the Minorities in Sports Business Network is in full support of Colin Kaepernick and other athletes taking a stand against injustices towards people of color. To continue our support, we will be selling t-shirts (designed by member

 Collin | Player Development Consultant

 and his business partner) featuring Kaepernick taking a knee along with a few names of those murdered by police. 50% of all revenue from these t-shirts will be donated to an organization that Kaepernick directly supports and that deals with uplifting communities of color. The shirts will be available for purchase on the MiS website in the upcoming week. We will be sending out a separate announcement when we confirm availability available. 

Shaina W | Branding | Social Media | Founder

or

 Collin | Player Dev. Consultant

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Upcoming Events

(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.

Kristian Winfield | Knicks Reporter | @Krisplashed 

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