Byron Allen

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April 12, 2022
The upcoming MOBE symposium for Black entrepreneurs explores opportunities, but there's still a lot of "lip service" from corporations.
April 6, 2022
Yvette Moyo founded MOBE in 1992 to connect Black entrepreneurs in marketing, business and entertainment, providing support and guidance.
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March 17, 2022
Byron Allen is taking legal action against Nielsen, accusing the data company of “fraudulent misrepresentation and fraud by concealment."
Deion Sanders head coach at JSU
March 15, 2022
The historic deal grants HBCU GO cable, linear, streaming, broadcast, VOD and pay-per-view rights to SWAC sporting events.
March 6, 2022
The Emmy-nominated television host talks about her career, Tyler Perry, the new Supreme Court nominee and her legacy.
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February 20, 2022
Media mogul Byron Allen sat with CBS "Sunday Morning" to discuss being a role model for Black entrepreneurs in an…
February 11, 2022
Sunday’s Super Bowl caps a tumultuous two weeks for the NFL, putting on display its shoddy diversity and inclusion record.
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February 8, 2022
Media tycoon Byron Allen, who owns theGrio, is making a bid to buy the Denver Broncos from the Bowlen Family…
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January 27, 2022
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, parent company of theGrio, has tapped Sydnie Karras for the position of Chief Accounting Officer.
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January 24, 2022
Byron Allen’s lawsuit against McDonald’s is moving forward after a federal judge shot down the fast-food giant’s request to dismiss…
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January 18, 2022
Allen Media Group has announced its new strategic partnership with Google to accelerate growth across all of its portfolio.
January 7, 2022
Veteran finance executive Shaun Williams has been tapped for the newly created position of CFO at Allen Media Studios in…
January 6, 2022
Subscribers will be able to purchase tickets and access pay-per-view events, as well as buy merchandise and place sports bets.
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December 18, 2021
The WHCA announced theGrio’s fourth row seat with its first updated seating chart in five years. It goes into effect…
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December 16, 2021
Acquisition of the outlet will bring Allen Media Broadcasting’s holding to 36 television stations in 21 U.S. markets.
December 3, 2021
This Saturday, the channel kicks off free streaming for a doubleheader match-up between Howard University and Hofstra University.
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December 2, 2021
Media mogul Byron Allen, the owner of theGrio, has penned an open letter in support of the confirmation of Gigi…
November 11, 2021
Bobby Rush is among those angry Chris Kempczinski appeared to blame the deaths of two children on the kids and…
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November 5, 2021
Byron Allen sent an open letter to McDonald's Board of Directors calling for the resignation of President and CEO Chris…
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October 26, 2021
Media mogul Byron Allen has added to his empire by acquiring HBCUGo.TV which is a streaming site for HBCUs.