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Pharrell Williams Calls For Economic Equity During MLK Event
19.01.2022 - 04:05 / etcanada.com
Singer and music producer Pharrell Williams is challenging corporate America to “do more” by supporting entrepreneurs of colour and adopting economic equity measures.
The Virginian-Pilot reports that in remarks Monday during the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. awards program, Williams said big businesses need to invest in people of colour and noted that some of them already are.
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“Not all businesses,” Williams added. “The smart ones — the ones that will be here in 50 years.”
Williams singled out the Japanese financial and venture capital group SoftBank. He said the group was investing in founders of colour, who could then create generational wealth and change their cities for the better.
Williams, who was born in Virginia Beach, also urged businesses and philanthropists to support the Urban League and thanked the local chapter for their work in financial wellness, health and housing.
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The event, which could not be held in person because of COVID-19, was livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Several local leaders were honored for representing King’s legacy of social justice.
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nme.com
07.02.2022 / 00:21
Hank Williams Jr’s son, Sam Williams, pleads to end conservatorship: “I want out”
TMZ). It shows the singer holding up handwritten signs to explain his situation, telling viewers that he was placed in the conservatorship by his father, half-sister Holly Williams and an unnamed lawyer, in August of 2020 – 55 days after his sister, Katie Williams, died at 27 in a car accident.The video ends with Williams holding up a sign that plainly reads: “I want out.”Williams further expounded on the case in the video’s caption, writing: “I’ve been quiet a long time now. I want out of this, and I don’t mind people knowing.
etcanada.com
06.02.2022 / 07:09
Shanna Moakler Clarifies Khloe Kardashian ‘Donkey’ Diss From 2009
Shanna Moakler addressed a diss she directed at Khloe Kardashian over 10 years ago.
ok.co.uk
04.02.2022 / 12:41
Prince Harry's rare update on Archie and Lilibet's routine - from naptime to preschool
Prince Harry has shared rare insight into his children Archie, two, and seven month old Lilibet's routine at home in their California mansion. The Duke of Sussex, 37, who is "laying low" as he "doesn't want to cause anymore upset" according to an expert, appeared in a live stream with close pal Serena Williams and the founder of mental health start up BetterUp, Alexi Robichaux, on Thursday 3 February to talk about "mental fitness". During their discussions, Harry shared how he has previously "experienced burnout" and feels he must meditate every day now.
justjared.com
03.02.2022 / 04:45
Gerard Butler Will Hunt Down O'Shea Jackson Jr in 'Den of Thieves' Sequel
Gerard Butler is set to return as Big Nick in the Den of Thieves sequel.
us.hola.com
02.02.2022 / 23:37
Serena Williams stopped Ashleigh Barty from retiring with one simple text message
Serena Williams may be one of the fiercest competitors in the history of sports, but that doesn’t mean she won’t help out a fellow player. After losing in the opening round of the 2014 US Open, 18-year-old Ashleigh Barty announced that she was taking “a break from professional tennis” before pursuing a career in cricket.“It was too much too quickly for me as I’ve been travelling from quite a young age,” she said of her decision at the time. “I wanted to experience life as a normal teenaged girl and have some normal experiences.”But, after just one successful season, Barty made her return to tennis in early 2016.
etcanada.com
31.01.2022 / 02:29
Michelle Williams Stepped Down From Starring In Movie Inspired By Heath Ledger’s Death
The director of a new movie inspired by the death of Heath Ledger has revealed how Michelle Williams almost starred in the lead role.
usmagazine.com
30.01.2022 / 03:17
Michelle Williams Backed Out of Movie Inspired By Heath Ledger’s Death: ‘It Was All a Little Too Close’
Reopening old wounds. Michelle Williams‘ real-life tragedy with Heath Ledger inspired the movie Blood, but she decided she couldn’t play the leading lady in the Sundance Film Festival award winner.
msn.com
30.01.2022 / 02:25
Who is Rockhopper on The Masked Singer UK?
The Masked Singer viewers are deploying their best detective skills to figure out who’s behind Rockhopper’s costume. The reality TV series returned to our screens on New Year’s Day, with a new group of celebrities performing from inside bizarre giant costumes in a bid to outwit judges Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan. Rockhopper is among the contestants to compete on the 2022 series, alongside Mushroom, Bagpipes, Lionfish, Doughnuts, Traffic Cone, Panda, Firework, Poodle, and Robobunny.
justjared.com
30.01.2022 / 00:25
Michelle Williams & Heath Ledger Inspired A New Sundance Film Called 'Blood'
Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger have inspired one of the new films at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
ok.co.uk
27.01.2022 / 18:23
People have only just realised what the Ms in M&Ms stand for
M&M's first landed on shelves back in 1941, and have became a firm favourite amongst chocolate lovers over the years. The original multi-coloured buttons feature a milk chocolate filling, but there are now several variations of the popular sweet treat, such as hazelnut, peanut butter, almond and caramel. Millions treat themselves to a packet of M&M's on the regular, yet the history behind the chocolate-filled buttons goes unnoticed to many.