Field of Legends: Honoring Players at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
On July 8th, Major League Baseball players and fans will descend on Kansas City, Missouri, for All-Star Weekend. But what Bob Kendrick wants fans to remember...
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Will Cleveland’s New Casino be an Economic Jackpot?
Horseshoe Cleveland GM Marcus Glover says gaming will help stimulate city business...
Three Things OKC Can Teach Employers About Young Professionals
Take a page from NBA Finals team Oklahoma City Thunder on how to motivate and retain young minds and innovators at your company....
UBR Spotlight: Women’s History Maker Laurel J. Richie
This week on The Urban Business Roundtable, just in time for Women's History Month, UBR contributor Renita D. Young speaks with women's history maker Laurel...
Financial Adviser Creates March (Money) Madness to Promote Financial Literacy
Rob Wilson, created an investment game that plays off the popular March Madness basketball bracket concept That seeks to teach youth about investing....
Black Men Can’t Lead?
Study shows stereotypes keep blacks out of leadership positions in sports and business...
8 Things Every Athlete Should Know Before Going Pro
With both the 2011-2012 NBA and NFL seasons underway after last year’s lockouts it’s become painfully clear to many athletes that even their paydays are not...
Corporate Professional Trades in Suits for Soccer Gear
Quina Martin spent years as a corporate hiring professional until one day, she answered the call to the soccer field, pursuing her passion for the...
NBA Coach Avery Johnson’s Leadership Lessons
The NJ Nets coach tells how to take your team from worst to first...
NBA Lockout Inspires Dahntay Jones to Be Money Smart
The NFL lockout is over but the NBA lockout is still looming. Indiana Pacers guard Dahntay Jones shares how he's coping financially and how budgeting...