Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 12.19

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 12.19

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"Why Being Coachable Is the Key To Your Success"

 Pasha Cook| Author| Speaker| Coach | CHAMPS U

Think back on your first recruiting trip… or your first recruiting call. I bet one of the first things that coach asked you was “Are you coachable?” And of course you wanting to make a good impression said “yes! I’m coachable.” But, are you really, though? Do you handle constructive criticism well and are you a problem solver? If you’ve made it to the collegiate level, there is... READ MORE

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"How The Lincoln University impacted my life and why HBCU's are still important"

 Rob Knox | Media Relations | Towson Univ.

Questions are being raised about the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and if they are needed. As a proud graduate of America’s oldest HBCU, The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, the answer is... READ MORE

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"Dr. Kimberly Clay: Empowering Us to Play Like Girls"

 Cecelia Townes | Beyond the Game LLC | GladiatHers

Back when I was growing up, doing anything like a girl was an insult. These days though, girls and boys are learning that women are strong and capable and that doing things like a girl can make you pretty successful. One of the main people responsible for... READ MORE

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"TopSpin Charity Celebrities Share Positive Words for Youth" by Nicole Powell | Events | The Sportstyle

Sports stars and figures attending TopSpin Charity's 2016 celebrity ping pong tournament, provide positive and uplifting messages to encourage New York City youth to stay in school.

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Upcoming Events

(New York, NY) Damon "Snacks" Harrison US Marine Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive 12.19 

Damon "Snacks" Harrison (NY Giants) Presents The 1st Annual U.S. Marine Toys For Tots Holiday Toy Drive to empower youth by providing enriching activities for personal development on Monday, December 19th, 2016 @ Bobby Van's Steakhouse

To attend, bring an unwrapped toy.

(Atlanta, GA) MiS Meetup: Mixing Sports & Hip Hop 12.21 

Atlanta is having its first MIS meet up! Join us at Slice Pizza for a little networking, pizza and hip-hop...just in time for the holidays.

If you are attending, please rsvp in the calendar tab in "The Chat" chat.

(Washington DC) The Office Party 1.8 

The "Office Party" is an event created specifically with the millennial entrepreneur in mind.  Socially savvy DMV entrepreneurs, Ashlee Laughlin & Tearra High of Studio II came up with an event concept to bring the holiday, "Office Party" experience to entrepreneurs and freelancers in the DMV.Purchase tickets HERE: https://theofficepartydc.splashthat.com/

(New York, NY) Sports and Fashion Mixer 2.8 

Kick off fashion week on Wed Feb 8th. Connect with top designers, stylists, bloggers and make-up artists. Includes complimentary food/drink with reserved seating to Nets vs Wizards game.Purchase tickets HERE:

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