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Building Black wealth is crucial to solving racial inequality.
Entrepreneurship can be a powerful tool in achieving that.
Programs in four cities demonstrate how local initiatives can make all the difference.
Fashion photographer Nikki Gomez was born and raised in New York City. But in November, on a tip from a friend, she joined Tulsa Remote, a one-year program that gives eligible workers a $10,000 grant if they relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I was like, why not? Gomez said. I m sure I can make a living in Tulsa doing what I do.
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Pursuing one’s passion is a journey that takes people on a rollercoaster ride. They experience the highs and thrills of reaching certain peaks and endure many setbacks that leave them feeling doubtful of their abilities at certain times. Occasionally, the lowest points can be too heavy a burden for people, but Kimathi “KO” Olenja is an example of endurance. His perseverance and focus on pursuing his passion have created one of the hottest companies in the entertainment industry today called Cold Turkey Management.
When KO stepped into Clark Atlanta University to pursue a degree in Marketing, he had but one goal– to help spread art. For as long as he could remember, KO always dreamt of helping others achieve their dreams. A lover of all forms of art, his selfless character would translate into his work and the eventual creation of his company. During his studies, KO entered an A&R internship at Big Cat Records under his mentor Melvin “Mel-Man” Breeden. He hosted m
Xanthene Norris: Why a feisty 91-year-old councilwoman doesn t take no for an answer
Xanthene Norris, 91, is a Greenville icon serving her final term on county council Share Updated: 6:47 PM EST Feb 25, 2021
Xanthene Norris, 91, is a Greenville icon serving her final term on county council Share Updated: 6:47 PM EST Feb 25, 2021
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Show Transcript IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH WE SAT DOWN WITH GREENVILLE ICON XANTHINE NORRIS THE 91 YEAR OLD COUNTY COUNCILWOMAN CREDITS HER SUCCESS IN PUBLIC SERVICE THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND IS AN EDUCATOR TO A LESSON. SHE LEARNED AS A CHILD NEVER BACKED DOWN DANA GRIFFIN SHARES HER STORY. BEFORE XANTHE NORRIS BECAME A PUBLIC SERVICE. SHE HAD TO FACE HER OWN TRIALS IN SEGREGATED, SOUTH CAROLINA WHEN SHE WAS ACCUSED OF NOT PAYING HER BUS FARE. I TOLD HIM I DROPPED THE THING AND MAN SAID IT DIDN’T. SO I SAID YES I DID AND THEN HE SLAPPED ME AND SO THEN THAT’S WHAT MY DADDY GOT UP AND DECIDE
Shelby Coates is an evening anchor/producer at 41NBC News. She anchors the 5, 5:30, and 6 evening newscasts. She also works behind the scenes producing the 5:00pm and managing newsroom assignments. She returns to 41NBC after working in Evansville, Indiana as the Morning/Noon Anchor and Executive Producer for WEVV.
Shelby also spent time in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she spent three years anchoring and producing the weekend morning newscasts at WSPA-TV. She also worked as a general assignment reporter, receiving several honors for her investigative and consumer reporting. Shelby has spent time working as a news anchor/reporter in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Macon, Georgia; and Abilene, Texas.