Gil’s Arena Became The Arena: My Mixed Feelings, The Business Logic, The Blueprint For Keeping Your Name

Gil’s Arena becoming The Arena is the trade every creator faces. Scale asks for control. Distribution asks for a piece. The only way to grow without losing yourself is to design independence on paper. Keep the marks in your house. Keep the episode library. Set vetoes on casting, cuts, and sponsors. Finance growth with recoupable guarantees and time‑boxed terms so expansion does not erase identity. That is how you partner for muscle and still keep your name.

Economic Empowerment for the Black Community: Lessons from H Mart and Uwajimaya

The Black community can gain economic empowerment by building grocery chains similar to H Mart and Uwajimaya, which have successfully combined business with cultural preservation. Drawing on Dr. Amos Wilson’s ideas from Blueprint for Black Power, we must take control of industries that serve our communities and keep wealth circulating within them. This could lead to greater economic independence, job creation, and a renewed sense of community for Black Americans.

The Peaks and Valleys of Building a Business

Anthony Washington, Educator/Business Owner, founded Thoughts Cost in 2020. Since then, he has navigated the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship, learning the importance of not relying solely on grants and state contracts. With a focus on developing innovative EdTech products, Anthony is committed to revolutionizing education while balancing the challenges of growing his business and managing personal financial needs.

It’s Corny to Clown Dame Dash: Respect the Hustle and the Legacy

True power comes from what you own, not what you manage for someone else. Dame Dash didn’t just work for a paycheck, he built something that many are still profiting from today. He is a legend, and it’s time we start treating him like one. I know we joke about stuff, and I get that sometimes we make light of serious issues. But I’m talking about the people who genuinely enjoy seeing these guys fall, who take joy in it for all the wrong reasons. There’s a difference between cracking a joke and reveling in someone’s downfall. It’s corny to take pleasure in the struggles of a man who has done so much, especially when those struggles stem from the very system he fought to rise above.

Entrepreneurship Lessons from Cam’ron and Ma$e’s “It Is What It Is”

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Cam'ron and Ma$e's success with 'It Is What It Is' is not just a tale of fame and fortune; it's an entrepreneurship masterclass. From rebuilding a once-broken bond to betting on themselves with an unwavering belief in their vision, their journey offers rich lessons in self-belief, resilience, strategic alignment, and community engagement. It's a reminder to all aspiring entrepreneurs that with the right blend of courage, vision, and effort, success is not just possible but achievable. Whether you're starting or scaling a business, let their journey inspire you to bet on yourself, understand your audience, and never lose sight of your vision.

Stress, Hostility, Depression, Hopelessness, and Job control

If your curriculum doesn't address these five areas, it does not address the psychosocial reality Black boys and men face. Whether they acknowledge it or not. To address some of these areas, you need more than a teacher. You need more than a therapist. You need an environment free from the constraints that traditional schooling … Continue reading Stress, Hostility, Depression, Hopelessness, and Job control →