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BET Co-Founder to Kick Off New Entrepreneurship Lecture Series at Penn State York
Last Updated on Friday, 5 March 2010 04:59 Written by mcorbett Saturday, 6 March 2010 11:00
Sheila C. Johnson, philanthropist and entrepreneur, will deliver the Keynote Address to students and business leaders at Penn State York on April 15th as part of a new lecture series that demonstrates the university’s commitment to entrepreneurship. The BET co-founder will discuss how “entrepreneurs need encouragement more than ever before.” Johnson will also delve into “how to get in the door and how to create a new door when necessary; why it is critical to take calculated risks while owning your mistakes; and why there is no such thing as a straight line when it comes to business success.”
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Diddy Would Rather Be Taking Out the Trash
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 January 2010 05:54 Written by mcorbett Thursday, 21 January 2010 08:30
The BET Honors, held this past weekend, honored P.Diddy with an award for entrepreneurship. His retrieval of the award was followed by an acceptance speech in which he revealed that as a child, he aspired to be a garbage man.
The BET Honors will air on BET on February 1, 2010.
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What Extraordinary Looks Like
Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 12:08 Written by mcorbett Wednesday, 20 January 2010 03:00
On February 1st, BET will air the third annual BET Honors, an inspirational show that highlights distinguished African Americans in different fields. This year’s honorees will include Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ruth Simmons (an accomplished educator), and Keith Black (a world renowned neurosurgeon). The purpose of BET Honors is, according to BET Networks’ President, is “to encourage our viewers to embody and emulate the passion and drive of these individuals.”
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