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My guest on this episode is Ruth Hunt, a model, a former  healthcare executive, and a long time genealogist. She was also the project manager and first employee of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. She helped to create the framework of this great non- profit organization that keeps the memory of Major League Baseball's first Negro player. As a genealogist, she has wonderful stories on discovering her own ancestry line, all the way back to the 1300's. It is a thought provoking, informative yet funny episode. A must see! Produced, directed, edited and host by Stephen E Davis

In this episode of the Black in Sports Podcast, we connect with Clifford “CJ” Simmons Jr, a dynamic sports professional and founder of CJ's Givin Game. CJ's journey is rooted in academic excellence, having graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from HBCU Morehouse College, supported by scholarships from NASA, the Jackie Robinson Foundation, and the Ronald McDonald House. These awards not only alleviated financial barriers but also reflected his budding passion for sports, paving the way for his impressive career.CJ further honed his expertise with a Master's Degree in Sports Business from New York University, specializing in Marketing. With a career spanning various industries, including sports, marketing, insurance, retail, and compliance, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to turn complex data into strategic solutions and embrace new challenges.Tune in as CJ shares his insights on navigating different sectors, the importance of adaptability, and how his diverse skill set has enabled him to make an impact in the sports industry. This episode offers a wealth of guidance for aspiring sports professionals seeking to blend creativity with analytical skills to achieve their goals.Tap in...Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with us on social media for updates and more inspiring content from Black in Sports Podcast! More with CJ Simmons:IG: @cjsgivingame & @mr_cjsimmons Website: www.cjsgivingame.com  For more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see below:linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackinsports |Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackinsports |YouTube - @blackinsports |Instagram - @blackinsports |Twitter - @blackinsports |Website - https://www.blackinsports.com/ |Thank you & we appreciate you!#awardwinningpodcast #bestsportspodcast #blackpodwinner #fortheculture #blackinsports #sportsbusiness #podcast #tellingblackstories #blackowner #Blackeffect #sportsbiz ##BlackPlayersForChange #sportsnews #blackowned #blackmedia #HBCU #blackpodcastmatter #blackmen #blackeffect #bestdamnsportshow #cjsimmons #givingame #newyork #ruckerpark #harlem #workinsports #teamworkonline #knicks #mets #nymets #bsp #rise #nasa #marathontraining #marathonpreparation #marathonrunning #5k #drose #derrickrose #sports #taylorswift #spikelee  

As NIL (name-image-likeness) deals and financial education become increasingly important in the world of college and professional sports, the team at Morgan Stanley has been on the ground since the beginning.Sandra L. Richards, the global head of the company's sports and entertainment division, is leading the way, particularly advocating for female and historically underrepresented athletes and entertainers with initiatives and sponsorships around Title IX, NIL, financial literacy, and education.Richards joined Adweek's Champions of Change podcast to talk about support for student-athletes, partnerships with the NFL and NBA, how brands can show up in the space, and more. Plus, hear about the life and career lessons Richards learned from her time as a high school basketball star, her role at the Jackie Robinson Foundation, and the messages she's passing on to the next generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second of our two-part conversation with Claire Smith, who broke down barriers for women and journalists of color during her esteemed four decades of covering Major League Baseball. We talked a lot about the pioneering aspect of her career in the first episode, including the time she was thrown out of a team clubhouse. This second episode focuses on some of Claire's favorite baseball stories and people. She takes us to Cuba with President Obama, as well as to London with the Yankees and Red Sox. Claire tells us about her special connection with the great Sandy Koufax. She recounts tales of the Niekro brothers, Joe and Phil. Claire also shares heartfelt memories of Don Baylor, the much-respected player and manager she co-authored two books with. You can listen to part one of my conversation with Smith here: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/press-box-access/claire-smith-part-1-how-you-used-those-barrels-of-ink-mattered#episodeContent Smith spent 32 years in the newspaper industry, starting in Pennsylvania at the Bucks County Courier Times. In 1979, she moved to The Philadelphia Bulletin, where she mostly covered college basketball and football. When that paper folded in 1982, she was hired by The Hartford Courant. By mid-season that year, she was put on the New York Yankees beat, making her the first woman to cover a Major League Baseball team, full-time. Claire covered the Yankees for five years before serving as the Courant's national baseball columnist for three years. She became the New York Times' first national baseball columnist in 1990 and held that role for eight years. In 1998, she moved to the Philadelphia Inquirer, where she was a columnist and assistant sports editor until 2007. Claire left newspapers in July 2007 to become a coordinator editor and baseball remote news editor at ESPN. She worked for the “Sunday Night Baseball” crew and the production team on MLB game broadcasts until November 2021.   In December 2016, Smith was named the 68th recipient of the Baseball Writers Association of America's Career Excellence Award (formerly known as the J.G. Taylor Spink Award) – the highest honor a baseball writer can receive. She was the first woman to win the award, and the fourth African American, joining Sam Lacy, Wendell Smith and Larry Whiteside. Claire was honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's annual induction in July 2017. She was also presented the 2017 “Robie Award” for Lifetime Achievement by the Jackie Robinson Foundation.   Smith was named the inaugural winner of the Sam Lacy-Wendell Smith Award for the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland in 2013. Other milestones: Sports Journalist of the Year from the National Association of Black Journalists (1997); the Mary Garber Pioneer Award from the Association for Women in Sports Media (2000); the Sam Lacy Award at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (2010); and SAbR's 2021 Dorothy Seymour Mills Lifetime Achievement Award. Smith was a member of the NABJ Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. Claire was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and she was winner of three New York Times Publishers' Awards.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first of a two-part conversation with Claire Smith, a pioneer for women and journalists of color. She discusses breaking barriers while covering baseball for 39 years, including her worst day: When the San Diego Padres physically removed her from their clubhouse during the 1984 National League playoffs. Hear how Steve Garvey helped her in that moment, and how Claire's love of baseball powered her through a career that led to her being honored at Cooperstown in 2017. Claire shares tales of George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson from her time covering the Bronx Zoo Yankees. Claire also recalls her years of working with Joe Morgan, and how Jackie Robinson influenced her career, which has impacted so many others.   Smith spent 32 years in the newspaper industry, starting in Pennsylvania at the Bucks County Courier Times. In 1979, she moved to The Philadelphia Bulletin, where she mostly covered college basketball and football. When that paper folded in 1982, she was hired by The Hartford Courant. By mid-season that year, she was put on the New York Yankees beat, making her the first woman to cover a Major League Baseball team, full-time. Claire covered the Yankees for five years before serving as the Courant's national baseball columnist for three years. She became the New York Times' first national baseball columnist in 1990 and held that role for eight years. In 1998, she moved to the Philadelphia Inquirer, where she was a columnist and assistant sports editor until 2007. Claire left newspapers in July 2007 to become a coordinator editor and baseball remote news editor at ESPN. She worked for the “Sunday Night Baseball” crew and the production team on MLB game broadcasts until November 2021.   In December 2016, Smith was named the 68th recipient of the Baseball Writers Association of America's Career Excellence Award (formerly known as the J.G. Taylor Spink Award) – the highest honor a baseball writer can receive. She was the first woman to win the award, and the fourth African American, joining Sam Lacy, Wendell Smith and Larry Whiteside. Claire was honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's annual induction in July 2017. She was also presented the 2017 “Robie Award” for Lifetime Achievement by the Jackie Robinson Foundation.   Smith was named the inaugural winner of the Sam Lacy-Wendell Smith Award for the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland in 2013. Other milestones: Sports Journalist of the Year from the National Association of Black Journalists (1997); the Mary Garber Pioneer Award from the Association for Women in Sports Media (2000); the Sam Lacy Award at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (2010); and SAbR's 2021 Dorothy Seymour Mills Lifetime Achievement Award. Smith was a member of the NABJ Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. Claire was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, and she was winner of three New York Times Publishers' Awards.   A 1979 graduate of Temple University, Smith returned to her alma mater in July 2021 as an assistant professor with Klein School of Media and Communications. With the assistance of the Black Women in Sports Foundation, Smith has long awarded Temple students The Bernice A. Smith scholarship, named after her mother, a Jamaican immigrant and Temple alum. In 2014, Temple honored Claire with a Lew Klein Alumni in the Media Award and inducted her into the School of Media and Communication Hall of Fame.    In October 2021, Temple announced the creation of The Claire Smith Center For Sports Media. Claire co-directs the center with John DiCarlo, managing director of student media at Temple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sandra L. Richards (@SandraLRichards), Morgan Stanley Head of Global Sports & Entertainment and Segment Sales and Engagement, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Richards discusses her career path, which includes working for the Jackie Robinson Foundation and various roles at Morgan Stanley since she joined the firm in 2007. She also discusses the importance of educating and empowering athletes on financial literacy and how to manage their wealth, equity for endorsement, NIL, the growth of women's sports, DE&I and her children's book Rice & Rocks, a story celebrating culture and diversity for families seeking to teach their children about the value of their heritage and the importance of cultural diversity.  Richards' list of honors includes Variety's Women of Impact List in 2019, The Network Journal's 25 Influential Black Women in Business Award in 2018, The New York Women's Chamber of Commerce 2018 Women of Excellence Honoree, and the 2018 Vanguard Award Recipient from the Seton Hall Black Alumni Association. In June 2022, Sandra received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Medgar Evers College, CUNY, alongside NBA legend and longtime friend, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss Cameron Smith's big win at The Open, the #MLB All-Star game in Los Angeles and record setting revenue for the #NFL and #NBA. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by @UnderdogFantasy. Underdog Fantasy is the Official Gaming Partner of Sports Business Radio and the fastest growing fantasy app ever released with investors that include Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Adam Schefter and Jared Goff. The Underdog Fantasy app is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android. We've got a SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPORTS BUSINESS RADIO LISTENERS: New users get up to $100 matched on their first deposit when they use the code SBR. So download the app at underdogfantasy.com and then enter the promo code SBR to get up to $100 to play with.  Sports Business Radio is also brought you by @Rhone. Rhone makes the absolute highest quality, best fitting and most comfortable performance driven clothing for men. Rhone is offering a 15% discount to Sports Business Radio listeners when you enter the promo code SBR15 at checkout.  #Investing #DEI #WomeninSports #WomeninBusiness #NIL #FinancialLiteracy #EquityforEndorsement #Money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VLOG: After BitMEX Arthur Hayes sentenced to six months home confinement then international travel for not having an anti-money laundering program, stand-up in front of @SDNYLIVE courthouse: BitMEX Arthur Hayes Gets 6 Months At Home Then Travel In 2 Years Probation For No AML By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon BBC - Guardian UK - Honduras - ESPN SDNY COURTHOUSE, May 20 – Four executives of the Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange or BitMEX were criminal defendants for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. On February 24, with no notice, a guilty plea. Back on October 13, 2021 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge John G. Koeltlt held a proceeding. Inner City Press covered it, below. On May 20, after Hayes pleaded guilty, he was sentenced - to two years probation, the first six months of which are home confinement with location monitoring. Inner City Press live tweeted it here: OK - sentencing of BitMEX's Arthur Hayes begins @SDNYLIVE . He wants probation; US wants more than a year. Inner City Press has been covering the case (& much else crypto) and, after scoping out Hayes' crowd, will live tweet Judge Koeltl: What's the nature of the fine? Hayes' lawyer: We've paid $10 million to the CFPB. So Paragraph 62 should include that. Assistant US Attorney: That's correct, your Honor. Hayes' lawyer Benjamin: Probation rejected some of our suggestions. But we're OK with it - no objections at this time. Judge Koeltl: OK, I'll listen to your argument. Hayes' lawyer: It is a privilege for us to serve Arthur Hayes. His mother from Buffalo is here. Hayes' lawyer: The plea agreement is for 6 to 12 months. We are asking for probation with no home confinement and for Mr. Hayes to return to his home in Asia. We disagree with the government. Mr. Hayes has already suffered collateral consequences. Hayes' lawyer: The government agreed to six to twelve months - but now they are asking for more. They argue that the law is too lenient, in applying the Bank Secrecy Act to crypto-currency... There was a lack of regulatory guidance. Judge Koeltl: The defendant pleaded guilty to willfully having violated the Bank Secrecy Act. He knew he was serving US residents. Go ahead. Hayes' lawyer: The point is, the violation is not having an AML program. Mr. Hayes is a charismatic leader. Hayes' lawyer: Let me tell you about Mr. Hayes' love for his mother, some of it cannot be spoken of here. Mr. Hayes went to China and feel in love with Asia. He worked at Deutsche Bank and Citi then into crypto currency. He was a pioneer. Hayes' lawyer: We have a letter from the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Let me read from it: "Arthur is open minded." The government seeks to belittle this. Mr. Hayes accepts responsibility - he wishes he had had better controls and keep US persons off the platform Hayes's lawyer: He left Singapore to turn himself in. He lost his immigration status there. He's suffered significant reduction in the value of the BitMEX business. It was a classic start-up. He slept on a couch in Hong Kong. He focused on retail traders in China Hayes' lawyer: He moved to Shanghai and the business caught fire. He got a lawyer from BNP Paribas. He hired Sullivan & Cromwell and PriceWaterhouseCoopers on whether the company should have a KYC program. Hayes' lawyer: Yes, customers could lie to BitMEX and use a VPN to conceal where they were located. But we blocked many - we have the customer support tickets. The controls were not a meaningless scam. Hayes' lawyer: By London, the CTFC investigation was in the early stage. And BitMEX had no idea of the criminal investigation. Still BitMEX hired a former FBI agent. Judge Koeltl: Let me remind people in the gallery to keep their masks up. COVID number are up Hayes' lawyer: Anti-money laundering programs to do not prevent money laundering. This is not Silk Road. This is very different. Mr. Hayes wrote thoughtfu

Happy Jackie Robinson Day! It's been 75 years since Jackie Robinson broke America's color barrier. Della Britton, President and CEO of the Jackie Robinson Foundation describes the work of the Foundation, the upcoming opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum and the indefatigable 99-year-young Rachel Robinson.She also discusses the role Jackie Robinson played in making it possible for Barack Obama, Sr. to study in the U.S.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seventy five years ago today, Jackie Robinson made sports and national history when he took to the infield as a Brooklyn Dodger and integrated Major League Baseball.To learn more about Georgia born, California-raised US Army Veteran Robinson, read I Never Had it Made: An Autobiography of Jackie Robinson, True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson, watch the 2016 documentary Jackie Robinson or consider donating to the Jackie Robinson Foundation at jackierobinson.org which offers financial aid to Black college students under its JRF Scholars program. Also, check out the following sources:https://www.biography.com/athlete/jackie-robinsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr5P8dcn3n4 (doc trailer)https://jackierobinson.orghttps://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/robinson-jackiehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/50059/42-facts-about-jackie-robinsonhttps://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/baseball-history/jackies-own-wordshttps://www.loc.gov/collections/jackie-robinson-baseball/articles-and-essays/baseball-the-color-line-and-jackie-robinson/meet-the-press/https://youtu.be/oTsVeTz3pOY (LA Dodgers remembering Jackie Robinson)If you like these Daily Drops, follow us on Apple, Google Podcasts, RSS.com, Amazon, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Leave a rating or review, share links to your favorite episodes, or go old school and tell a friend.For more Good Black News, check out goodblacknews.org or search and follow @goodblacknews anywhere on social.

In this episode the crew discusses the latest in gaming news regarding Splinter Cell rumors, nVidia GeForce Now streaming, PlayStation's Career Pathway program & the Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship, Marcus Lehto's new role at EA, and God of War (2018) coming to PC. We also give our initial thoughts on the Xbox 20th anniversary stream, Halo: Infinite for PC and the limited edition AMD Radeon 6900XT GPU. Finally, we discuss if 2022 will be the next great year for games ala 2007. Discussion includes: #SplinterCell #GeForceNow #SteamDeck #PlayStation #JRFoundation #PCGaming #nVidia #Xbox #HaloInfinite Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/podcast_g3 Join the Discord community by visiting https://discord.gg/wwBw6hGs Consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/G3Podcast The G3 Podcast is a show 'For Gamers By Gamers' where we discuss the news, reviews and culture surrounding video games. Gaming's Greatest Generation attempts to cover all our experiences in the medium, whether you played games on the 1970s platforms or currently play on the latest consoles, PC or mobile platforms. Video games are a unifying artform and our aim is to champion them as the greatest form of interactive entertainment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/podcast-g3/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-g3/support

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with Dr. James Pinckney from Diamond Health, Inc. about concierge medicine and how it differs from the traditional healthcare model. Dr. James breaks discusses some of the business operations of concierge medicine and the benefits physicians and patients. Dr. James practices a preventative, not reactive, approach to healthcare and explains how the concierge model better fits this style. Today's Guest Dr. James studied general surgery at the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after graduating from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He switched from general surgery to family medicine in order to pursue his dream of transforming healthcare delivery in America. Dr. James completed his training in family medicine at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas. He is a board certified family physician licensed in the state of Texas and California. He believes that integrity and hard work are critical to building customer loyalty. In 2012 he founded Diamond Physicians: a membership medicine practice that focuses on the patient-physician relationship. This healthcare niche has gained momentum in response to sprawling waste and frustrations with healthcare delivery systems. Diamond bypasses cumbersome and inefficient “middle men” to deliver personalized, high-quality medical care directly to their valued clients. Diamond Physicians endorses a holistic approach to medicine and incorporates nutrition and fitness into the lifestyle of their clients. Dr. James also holds a United States patent for an innovative surgical gown which he developed while in medical school. He recently received accolades from the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Super Doctors recognizing him as a top leader in the country. Dr. James routinely appears on nationally syndicated radio and news programs as a medical expert. When he isn't tending to the needs of his clients or presenting medical topics to the media, Dr. James enjoys spending quality time with his wife, golf, sports and civic philanthropic ventures. Links https://diamondhealthinc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_drjames/   About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. Want more Dr. Raj? Check out the Beyond the Pearls lecture series! The Ultimate High Yield Bundle: The complete review of high-yield clinical medicine topics necessary for graduate medical education board exams including NBME, USMLE Steps 1/2/3, ITE and ABIM Boards. You can also listen to the Beyond the Pearls podcast. An InsideTheBoards Podcast. Check out our other shows: Crush Step 1 Step 2 Secrets Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast The Health Beat   Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert D. Manfred, Jr. was elected as the 10th Commissioner in the history of Major League Baseball on August 14, 2014 by vote of the 30 Major League Clubs. He officially became the sport's leader on January 25, 2015. On November 15, 2018, Club owners re-elected Manfred to another five-year term through the 2024 season. Under Manfred's leadership, MLB has formed core partnerships with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer. In 2020, Manfred corrected a longtime mistake in the game's history by conferring Major League status on the Negro Leagues, allowing future generations to more easily learn about this pivotal chapter and its meaning to the sport. More content on https://createeveryopportunity.org/

Arinze is an attorney, entrepreneur, and creative. As a New York partner at Sullivan & Worcester LLP, he assists investment managers with the forming and structuring of their private investment funds and represents institutional investors in their domestic and offshore buyout, real estate, venture capital, and structured equity fund investments. As an entrepreneur, Arinze has (i) co-launched, operated, and sold two health-conscious restaurants, which collectively generated over $1 million dollars in annual revenue, (ii) co-ventured in several new constructions, high-end, residential real estate investment projects and (iii) co-founded an apparel company he launched while in college that donated enough money to build housing for the homeless in Tanzania. Currently, he owns multiple management companies that manage private funds focused on real estate and venture capital investments. As a creative, Arinze is the founder and host of The Black & White Series, a super down-to-earth digital content provider of business, law, and economic strategies for entrepreneurs and heads of households. (Follow The Black & White Series on Instagram - @blkandwhtseries.) He also spent many years as a musician, performing and creating hip-hop music consisting of mature, business-focused concepts and honest dialogue of one's pursuit to make a meaningful and positive influence on his community. During his active years as an artist, Arinze released an inspirational song featuring Tariq Trotter (also known as Black Thought) from the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group The Roots and opened for Grammy Award-nominated, neo-soul artist Bilal Sayeed Oliver. Arinze's charitable and civic activities include serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors of DIFFvelopment, a non-profit organization with the mission to re-empower the global Black community through historically centered education and programming, serving as Co-Chair of the External Affairs Committee of the Board of Directors of the New York University School of Law Alumni Association, and mentoring those from underrepresented communities in learning business and business law concepts. Arinze is a Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence Award recipient and has been recognized by the Jackie Robinson Foundation as one of its "42 under 40" Distinguished Jackie Robinson Scholar Alumni. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in entrepreneurial management from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, and a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law.

Some History and Current Work of New York Based Foundations On this week's show we will explore New York as a center of Philanthropy, including the history and present work of some New York based foundations.My guests will be Azra Dawood, Postdoctoral Fellow of the Museum of the City of New York, and , and Kenneth Fisher, Partner at Fisher Brothers Real Estate, Chairman & CEO of the Fisher House Foundation, and Co-Chairman of the Intrepid Museum Foundation. Show Notes Segment 1 Jeff introduces the topic of today's episode, as well as his first guest Azra Dawood, postdoctoral fellow of the Museum of the City of New York. Jeff and Azra discuss when Azra first visited New York City, and what drew her to the city. Azra explains why she decided to change her field of study from architecture to the history of architecture, and her educational journey through the history of architecture. Jeff and Azra discuss the topic of Azra's dissertation, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and why Azra decided to write a dissertation on him. Azra explains the scope of John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s philanthropy, and how she was interested behind the why of his philanthropy. Jeff and Azra discuss what philanthropy is, and how it differs from charity. Segment 2 Jeff and Azra discuss modern philanthropy in the United States, and its rise in 1867 in relation to the Education Fund, as well as the larger philanthropy foundations located in New York during the turn of the 20th century. Azra explains why many of the larger philanthropy foundations came to be based in New York City, dating back to the gilded age. Jeff and Azra discuss philanthropy in New York that was enacted by non-New Yorkers, specifically in the modern day. The two then discuss notable foundations that are both based in and spend most of their money in New York, as well as the Central Park Conservancy and the history behind it. Azra retells the different philanthropy projects that John D. Rockefeller Jr. enacted and completed throughout New York. Azra explains the importance of critiquing both the old and the new gilded age, and the philanthropy that emerged from it. Segment 3 Jeff introduces his second guest, Kenneth Fisher, Partner at Fisher Brothers Real Estate, Chairman & CEO of the Fisher House Foundation, and Co-Chairman of the Intrepid Museum Foundation. Jeff and Kenneth discuss Kenneth's family's history in real estate, and his personal history in real estate. Kenneth retells his personal experiences of philanthropy, and how he became involved with the City Investment Fund. Kenneth explains his family's involvement with the USS Intrepid's final sail in 1981, which started his and his family's dedication to giving back to the United States military families. Segment 4 Jeff and Kenneth discuss the Fisher House Foundation and the history behind it, and how it came about when Kenneth's relative came to the realization that there was a need for military families to find an affordable place to stay while their family members were in the hospital. Kenneth discusses how the United States government shutdown in 2013 impacted the families of the fallen, and how the Fisher House Foundation worked to help the impacted families, who were not receiving the funds promised by the government. Jeff and Kenneth discuss how many foundations don't get held accountable for how they spend their money, and that Kenneth didn't want the Fisher House Foundation to be one of those foundations, so he puts a large focus on integrity and not to spend money on marketing. Kenneth discusses his involvement in the Jackie Robinson Foundation, and what the foundation does.

Mark Roesler of CMG Worldwide has represented over 2,500 iconic celebrities over the past 36 years, including Elvis Presley, Norman Rockwell, and Marilyn Monroe. Mark's company has worked tirelessly to help the heirs of celebrities gain control of how their loved one's names and likenesses are used and to achieve fair compensation for that use. Mark has contributed to several books on licensing and is a sought after expert speaker on the subject; he is also a dedicated philanthropist who supports several charities close to his heart, including the Mark and Stacey Roesler Foundation, the Jackie Robinson Foundation, and the Center of Hope.   Mark joins me today to discuss his first clients, the heirs of Elvis Presley, and how he helped the family properly license Elvis' image and name, then how a personal connection led to CMG Worldwide's association with the family of James Dean. He recounts details of his involvement in the OJ Simpson civil case and how his expert testimony impacted the amount of damages awarded in the civil court. Mark also shares why he is committed to continually striving to improve and do a better and better job for his clients and the charitable foundation he started with his wife.   “When you see what an impact people have made, and you're humbled to represent them, you recognize that it's important not only to perpetuate their message but to play an import role in being someone yourself - we try to give back and make the world a better place.” - Mark Roesler   This week on The Wow Factor: How being meticulous and analytical helped Mark in the very first business he started Why he chose to take on an MBA and a Law degree Why he moved on from the successful business, he started in college with his cousin How Mark became interested in intellectual property work The challenges of intellectual property licensing in the pre-internet area How families decide how the legacy is managed and what Mark does if there are disputes What intellectual property rights are and why they are sometimes more valuable than tangible assets Mark's feelings when he meets clients after a tragedy and how he helps the family move forward How Mark reaches out to individuals, he is interested in working with How CMG Worldwide balances appropriate usage with financial gain when managing intellectual property   Mark Roesler's Words of Wisdom: It is essential to stay focused on what you do. Push on in constant pursuit of perfection and strive to get better at what you do every single day.   Connect with Mark Roesler: Mark Roesler Website Worldwide XR CMG Worldwide Mark Roesler on LinkedIn Mark Roesler on Instagram Mark Roesler on Twitter   Connect with The WOW Factor: Website I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life book by Brad Forsma LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter        

Andrea H. Evans, Esq. and Ashley Deadwyler-Jones presents HBCU Highlights: CEO of the Dodgers Foundation, Nichol T. Whiteman. This series spotlights HBCU graduates who tell their inspiring stories. Let's take a walk in Nichol's shoes! We hit a HOME RUN with this interview! Nichol tells us her amazing story of leaving home at the young age of 14 to attend a prestigious boarding school. While visiting Atlanta to tour Emory, someone recommended that Nichol and her mother visit Spelman and the rest is history! Once Nichol stepped foot on Spelman's campus, she fell in love with Spelman College. She tells us her path from Spelman to working in Finance in NYC and then moving to LA to work at the Jackie Robinson Foundation and now, Chief Executive Officer - Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. For more information about Nichol, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichol-t-whiteman-911a80a For more information about the LA Dodgers Foundation, visit https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/community/foundation For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com To make a donation to Spelman College, please visit: www.spelman.edu

Nothing hits home like an inspirational sports story. Get it, “hits home”? This week, Michelle and Kim step up to the plate with real-life crush and sports enthusiast, Al Suarez, to discuss some legendary fictional characters from your favorite sports movies. Added bonus: we got a hilarious true story about IRL sports legend, Rickey Henderson. The movies we’re crushing on this week: Bull Durham, The Sandlot, and Cool Runnings This week's shout-out: The Jackie Robinson Foundation jackierobinson.org/ Have an episode idea? Slide into those DMs... instagram.com/crushfictionally/ or twitter.com/crushfctionally

Rest in Power, King. Learn more about the early signs of colon cancer and support these cancer-fighting charities: https://www.elitedaily.com/p/12-colon-cancer-charities-to-donate-to-in-chadwick-bosemans-honor-32640342 Please help kids achieve higher education through The Jackie Robinson Foundation: https://www.jackierobinson.org/

Today's word of the day is 'history' as in we are living through history. It's important to take stock in what's happening right now in our country. We need to speak about it. We need to make a change. We need to be better. Everyone has a voice. Everyone has a platform, whether it be just one person or a million people, you have a platform for change (0:06). Review - King in the Wilderness (9:38). What is the role of sports in all of this? Teams are releasing statements. Athletes are speaking out (24:00). MLBeard Challenge Day 76-78: Broadway Cares, Bridgehampton Child Care and Rec Center, Jackie Robinson Foundation. For the final 23 days of the MLBeard Challenge I'm going to donate $1K a day to organizations on racial relations and equality (39:20). #waittosee ---------------------------   'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.   Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson  To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

The name Jackie Robinson is synonymous with breaking down barriers, which he did throughout his life. Sharon Robinson, the daughter of baseball legend and civil rights icon, Jackie Robinson, experienced some of the most important events in history, including the March on Washington. She discusses her father's life and legacy. Sharon is the author of numerous children’s books honoring her father’s accomplishments. She is an educational consultant for Major League Baseball; serves as vice chairman of the Jackie Robinson Foundation; is the founder of Breaking Barriers, a baseball-themed national character education curriculum that helps empower students to overcome obstacles in their lives. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

ERICA TAYLOR HASKINS is a Founding Partner of New York City-based event production company Tinsel Experiential Design -- formerly known as Tinsel & Twine. She is passionate about attending Broadway shows, enjoying naptime with her french bulldog (Mayhem, May for short), writing to Congress daily -- and travel to soak in blue waters, blue skies, red meat, and red wine. Her business, Tinsel, is committed to redefining luxury events through the execution of imaginative, immersive experiences for private clients and for brands like Mercedes-Benz, Spotify, L'Oreal, and Condé Nast. Tinsel has proudly produced events at iconic institutions like The New York Public Library, The Guggenheim Museum, The Rainbow Room, and One World Observatory. The team’s work has been featured in Vogue, WWD, Forbes, and Town & Country, with the company named recently as one of the Top 50 Event Designers in North America. Her experience has given her a deep understanding of how to leverage authentic relationships to reach target audiences. And if that isn't enough, beyond Tinsel, Erica is the Northeast Regional Coordinator for The Jackie Robinson Foundation, a national non-profit organization founded to perpetuate the icon’s legacy through scholarship, leadership, and service. She was honored as one of JRF’s “42 Under 40” distinguished alumni. She is committed to sharing her business journey with other aspiring entrepreneurs. "A company's culture is the foundation for future innovation.  An entrepreneur's job is to build the foundation." - Brian Chesky, Airbnb What we talk about: Discussion about establishing and maintaining business culture How to build and manage an inclusive environment Managing Judgement in the face of honesty How Tinsel manages employees vs the culture Managing how to have diversity of experience and perspectives What it was being a "weirdo" kid growing up Her Parents embracing her for who she is The use of the word bossy Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship References: Tinsel Experiential Design Jackie Robinson Foundation Fashion Week   Credits: Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes Music: Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive. Guest theme:  " Yiddish plate" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Without sales, you don't have a business, but what are some new, creative strategies for building your business and getting more sales? In this week's episode of This Week In Weddings, we're chatting about  ways to think outside the box when it comes to sales and expanding your network that are often overlooked. About our guest: Erica Taylor Haskins is a Founding Partner of New York City-based event production company Tinsel Experiential Design, formerly known as Tinsel & Twine.  Tinsel is committed to redefining luxury events through the execution of imaginative, immersive experiences for private clients and for brands like Mercedes-Benz, Spotify, L'Oreal, and Condé Nast. Tinsel has proudly produced events at iconic institutions like The New York Public Library, The Guggenheim Museum, The Rainbow Room, and One World Observatory. The team’s work has been featured in Vogue, WWD, Forbes, and Town & Country, with the company named recently as one of the Top 50 Event Designers in North America. Before Tinsel, Erica worked in account management and business development on a number of advertising agency teams across consumer, technology, and media verticals. With this professional experience, Erica’s expertise lies in her ability to manage in-house and vendor teams throughout the lifecycle of any project. Her experience has also given her a deep understanding of how to leverage authentic relationships to reach target audiences. She brings an intimate knowledge of the creative process, a practiced degree of diplomacy, grace under fire, and an instinct for mutually beneficial business partnerships to Tinsel. Beyond Tinsel, Erica is the Northeast Regional Coordinator for The Jackie Robinson Foundation, a national non-profit organization founded to perpetuate the icon’s legacy through scholarship, leadership, and service. She was honored as one of JRF’s “42 Under 40” distinguished alumni. Erica is committed to sharing her business journey with other aspiring entrepreneurs. She is also extremely passionate about attending Broadway shows, enjoying naptime with her french bulldog (Mayhem, May for short), writing to Congress daily, travel to soak in blue waters, blue skies, red meat, and red wine. In this episode, listeners will hear about: Erica's background in the event industry Ways to expand your network using some of your favorite past clients Finding the connectors in your network for expanding your circle Asking for introductions to key people How LinkedIn can be an under utilized resource for networking Personalized gifting for wooing potential clients Want to connect with Erica? Online: http://tinseldesign.com/ Instagram: @tinseldesignnyc   This episode of This Week In Weddings is sponsored by the OFD Collective.

Leslie Allen Being the #17 tennis player in the world by its nature, was a lesson in inclusion as well as exclusion. An award winning dynamic speaker, media trainer and athlete development specialist, Allen works with corporations, colleges, nonprofits, and individuals to inspire and teach the life-skills needed to win and “be included”. Through Win4Life Enterprises she shares her passion to educate, empower and lead. Allen is an honor graduate of the University of Southern California and a direct product of Title IX legislation. She is an ATA, NCAA, and WTA champion who maintained a top twenty singles world ranking. Allen made history in 1981 by capturing the singles title at the Avon Championships of Detroit, becoming the first African American woman to win a major pro tournament since Althea Gibson’s 1957 US Open victory. Off court Allen has worn many hats; including representing top 20 players on the WTA Tour Board, a television commentator, a WTA Tour global Event Manager, Director of Development and PR for the Jackie Robinson Foundation, WTA Tournament Director, and a winning Division I collegiate Women’s Varsity Head coach. In 2002 she founded the Leslie Allen Foundation which gives young people insights into the 100+ careers behind the scenes in pro tennis, and teaches them how to be winners on and off the playing field. Allen resides in Morristown, NJ and is a Real Estate Professional.   www.win4lifellc.com

Sharon Robinson is the daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Sharon is an educational consultant for Major League Baseball. In her role with MLB, Sharon oversees Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life. Breaking Barriers is a national character education program designed to empower students with strategies to help them face obstacles in their lives. While on the air, Ms. Robinson spoke about her latest young adult novel, Slam Dunk. She says that readers will identify with the book’s main character, Jumper, who struggles to balance sports and academics, and new and old friendships, all in his first year of middle-school. She also gave clear examples of how parents can engage youngsters in reading.