Black Entrepreneurs Day is an annual livestream event created and hosted by Daymond John in partnership with Medium Rare production company, which was launched in 2020.[1][2] It is filmed at the Apollo Theater in New York City.[3][4][5]
The event provides funding for Black-owned businesses, and features celebrity speakers on the topic of entrepreneurship.[6][7][8] The event has won two Webby Awards and two People’s Voice Award for the category “Virtual & Remote - Business & Finance” at the Webby Awards.[9][10][11]
History edit
The first annual Black Entrepreneurs Day was broadcast live online on October 24, 2020.[5][2][12] It featured speakers such as Shaquille O’Neal, Gabrielle Union, LL Cool J, and Jamie Foxx.[2][5][7] It also featured musical performances from artists such as Chance the Rapper and Questlove.[7] The event also awarded $225,000 to selected entrepreneurs through NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grants.[5][7]
The second Black Entrepreneurs Day event took place at the Apollo Theater, in New York City and was broadcast live on October 14, 2021.[13][14][15] Guest speakers included Kevin Hart, Michael Strahan, Tyra Banks, and Rev Run.[8][13] The event also featured a musical performance from Khalid.[16][17] $250,000 in NAACP grants were awarded to Black-owned businesses at the event.[18][19]
Awards edit
The first iteration of the event won a Webby Award and a People’s Voice Award for the category “Virtual & Remote - Business & Finance” at the 2021 Webby Awards.[11]
At the 2022 Webby Awards, the second iteration of the event won another Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for the category “Virtual & Remote - Business & Finance.”[9][10] Medium Rare also received an Anthem Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for its work on the second Black Entrepreneurs Day event.[20][21]
References edit
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- ^ a b c Hipes, Patrick (2020-10-06). "Daymond John To Host Virtual Black Entrepreneurs Day; Jamie Foxx, Gabrielle Union Among Participants". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Jackson, Dory (September 23, 2021). "Shark Tank's Daymond John Recruits Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks and More for Black Entrepreneurs Day". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks and more team up for 'Black Entrepreneurs Day' special". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b c d Gomez, Brandon (2021-09-23). "Want to find a great mentor? Pick someone who gets personal about their mistakes, says Daymond John". CNBC. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (2021-09-23). "Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks, Khalid and Shaquille O'Neal Joining Daymond John for Black Entrepreneurs Day". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b c d Deczynski, Rebecca (2021-09-24). "How Businesses Can Make the Most of Grant Money, According to Daymond John". Inc.com. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b "Daymond John Helps to Give Away $250K in Grants to Black Businesses at 2nd Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b Grein, Paul (2022-04-05). "Megan Thee Stallion, Ariana Grande's r.e.m. beauty & More Nominated for 2022 Webby Awards". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-05-18). "2021 Webby Awards: Ava DuVernay, Riz Ahmed & Dr. Anthony Fauci Among Winners". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Lacy, Lisa (October 6, 2020). "Shark Tank's Daymond John Presents Black Entrepreneurs Day". Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ a b "Daymond John Brings Celebrity Flair to Second Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day". Black Enterprise. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "'Shark Tank' investor Daymond John gives advice to young entrepreneurs". KTLA. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Hilburn, Jair. "Daymond John Is On A Mission". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Daymond John announces date for Black Entrepreneurs Day 2021 and offers advice for new business owners". TheGrio. 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Hart, Tyra Banks and more team up for 'Black Entrepreneurs Day' special". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "2021 Powershift Entrepreneur Grant Recipients | NAACP". naacp.org. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ "Founders of KidVestors, from Louisville, recognized by 'Shark Tank' investor". bizjournals.com. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Urban, Sasha (2022-02-15). "'Insecure' Star Jay Ellis to Host Inaugural Anthem Awards for Social Impact (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- ^ Chan, J. Clara (2022-01-25). "Anthem Awards: 'The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,' N.Y. Times' 1619 Project Among Finalists". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-05-29.