Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 9.6

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 9.6

Founder's Note:

 In light of recent events surrounding SF 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, the Minorities in Sports Business network fully supports and backs Mr. Kaepernick. We are currently working on an initiative to not only show support, but add to his cause. Details to come in next week's newsletter. In the meantime, if you are interested in signing a petition to support him, click HERE

I hope you had a joyous and productive weekend!

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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. 

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"Serena Williams Discusses Food, Greatness, and Favorite Things In Candid Q&A With Comedian JB Smoove" by Nicole Powell

Member Nicole Powell | Events Manager | Sports Writer recapped Nike's event to celebrate their athlete, Serena Williams. 

All hail the queen!

Just ahead of her attempt at winning a record 23rd major title at the U.S. Open, tennis great and one woman Tour de Force, Serena Williams, swung by Niketown NYC for a light-hearted chat with actor-comedian JB Smoove.... READ MORE

Member Cecelia Townes | Writer | Speaker | Entrepreneur

wrote a hilarious satirical piece on what it would've been like if she were Hope Solo's PR manager. 

Sigh. Hope Solo. Instead of talking about what a great goalie and representative of women’s sports she is, we’ve spent the majority of August talking about what a poor sport she is. She’s seriously been a public relations nightmare and I can only imagine that her management team is in full-on crisis management mode right now. Lately, she’s let her lack of sportsmanship, thoughtfulness and maturity be on display for the world to see

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(Washington DC) Diversity in Sports Forum: Pathways into the industry 9.16

Hosted by Events DC, the Diversity in Sports Forum: Pathways into the Industry is a new ancillary event supporting the 2016 AT&T Nation’s Football Classic® and will take place Sept. 16 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.