Daymond John Launches Global Black Entrepreneurs Day to Inspire Black Business Owners

Founder of FUBU and The Shark Group, Daymond John is hosting Black Entrepreneurs Day, a virtual event occurring October 24 that will bring together Black business leaders and entrepreneurs.

“October 24th is the next step of many for supporting our entrepreneurs and is a tremendous endorsement that the world’s most celebrated entertainers, athletes, musicians, and brands will help lead the way.” Daymond John says.

Black Entrepreneurs Day will be highlighted by “Game Changer Conversations,” which will feature John in one-on-one conversations with numerous Black business leaders and cultural icons from Chance the Rapper, Gabrielle Union, Jamie Foxx, Shaquille O'Neal and many more.

Black Entrepreneurs Day will be a free global live-stream event beginning at seven p.m. during eastern time on Daymond’s Facebook page and will be broadcasted through LiveXLive across digital platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok and Twitter.

The event was created to provide guidance and inspiration to the next generation of entrepreneurs. The event will award $175,000 through seven NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grants throughout the event. Entrepreneurs and small business owners can apply until October 12th online at Black Entrepreneurs Day website.

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, says that the organization is thrilled to be partnering with John to deliver the Powershift Entrepreneur Grant and that the event will be free to future business leaders to imagine the possibilities in business through ingenuity, innovation and passion.

First Black Female to Open an Upscale Home-Decor Furniture Store

Sylvia Thomas is the first black female to open an upscale furniture store, The House of Detroit, located in Metro Detroit.

During the pandemic, Sylvia opened a luxury home décor furniture store located in Royal Oak, Michigan that has been thriving since August.

Sylvia is a young motivated entrepreneur who is 27 years old. She is the president of Get R.I.C.H. nonprofit organization that has helped provide jobs, food, and hygiene products for incarcerated inmates. She also has maintained over 10,000 foreclosures and abandoned homes in the Detroit area.

Recently, Sylvia was nominated for the Michigan Chronicle’s 40 Under Forty. 40 Under Forty recognizes local African American professionals who inspire others through their vision, leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community service.

These individuals exemplify extraordinary stature, poise and integrity who continue to break the mold and affect change in their professions and community.

Sylvia inspires others to pursue their goals to become successful. She is a true entrepreneur with the drive to accomplish anything she puts her mind to.

Wishing her much success.

Support a Black Owned Business at The House of Detroit

NBA and ESPN team up for the finals to support Black owned businesses

ESPN is partnering with the National Basketball Association and ESPN’s The Undefeated in a campaign to support Black-owned businesses during the 2020 NBA Finals. The campaign is titled #ChampionBlackBusinesses. Champion Black Businesses’ initiative is to raise awareness and elevate all entrepreneurs of color and to give them a platform for their voices to be heard.

ESPN is utilizing their platform to share the stories of Black businesses in the hometowns of the Western and Eastern Conference champions, the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heats.

Usually during the NBA finals majority of the local businesses in the area thrive tremendously. Due to the pandemic, there isn’t foot traffic with many businesses being closed and the NBA being virtual.

This opportunity will create greater economic opportunity and equity in the Black community. To provide additional nationwide exposure to additional Black-owned businesses, fans can use #ChampionBlackBusinesses hashtag to shout out their favorite Black-owned business.

Throughout the NBA finals, there will be a highlight shown from each city every thirty seconds on their social media pages. When the buzzer sounds in the last game of the seventh game, the network will debut the film spotlighting the businesses from the winning city on air at the conclusion of the championship series.

Shortly after the finals, The Undefeated will provide a list of other Black-owned businesses from each city to drive traffic to their places of business.

Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban and FUBU founder, Daymond John, who are both co-hosts of the popular TV series “Shark Tank,” will serve as mentors to the winning business.

For more information, visit: http://www.theundefeated.com/championblackbusinesses