Magic Johnson Announces $100 Million in Loans for Business …
WEBMay 31, 2020 · Responding to the lack of federal help for entrepreneurs of color, former National Basketball Association (NBA) all-star Magic Johnson and Rafael Martinez, majority owner of the asset-based...
Magic Johnson - Wikipedia
WEBEarvin " Magic " Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is an American businessman and former professional basketball player. Often regarded as the greatest point guard of all time, [3][4][5][6][7] Johnson spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After winning a national championship with ...
Magic Johnson: African American basketball legend
WEBDuring his Sophomore year Magic Johnson helped lead the Spartans to a 75-64 national title win against Larry Bird and Indiana State. The game is said to be the most watched college basketball game ever.
Magic Johnson Embodies Sports Greatness On and Off The Court
WEBJan 25, 2022 · Now that the Los Angeles Dodgers have captured the 2020 MLB World Series, it is safe to label Earvin “Magic” Johnson as perhaps the most successful Black executive in the sports world right now.
Magic Johnson Reveals What He Believes Positioned Him For
WEBJul 1, 2024 · In retirement, he created Magic Johnson Enterprises, which invests in Black-owned businesses. Johnson then went on to build ownership across professional sports leagues, including MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, MLS’s Los Angeles Football Club, and WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, per Forbes.
Magic Johnson, Businessman born - African American Registry
WEB*On this date in 1959, Magic Johnson was born. He is a Black (retired) athlete, businessman, and humanitarian. Earvin Magic Johnson Jr. grew up in Lansing, Michigan, with nine brothers and sisters. His father worked at a General Motors plant, and his mother was a school custodian.
Magic Johnson Goes Broadway With “Ebony & Ivory” Duets and …
WEBMar 24, 2011 · Sure, when you think of me, think of the Afro and the velvet coat. But that’s why Dove did it right. They had me and Bobby [Hurley] and Coach [John] Thompson talk about our experiences in life...
A magical visit: NBA Hall of Famer and Sodexo Chairman Magic Johnson ...
WEBFeb 23, 2023 · Earvin “Magic” Johnson, athletic powerhouse, is founder and chairman of SodexoMagic, the food and facilities management provider for Morgan’s new Thurgood Marshall dining hall. Johnson toured...
Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry embodied racial tensions …
WEBMar 11, 2010 · The old Celtics' practice of racial balance -- difficult and obvious in a sport whose talent pool is now 80 percent black -- is gone, and Bird currently carries another unforeseen legacy as ...
Commanders' Magic Johnson: 'It's Been Hard' for Black People to …
WEBSep 7, 2023 · Magic Johnson is ready to break barriers as he prepares for his first season as a limited owner in the NFL. The legendary NBA player is a member of the ownership group led by Josh Harris that...