There are several HBCU graduates that are plying their trade in the NFL. But which active player is in the best situation to win the Super Bowl in the 2020 campaign?
We’ll now break down the leading candidates, including one that has crossed a divide so to speak to enhance his chances of hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy come February.
Terron Armstead (New Orleans Saints)
Armstead and the Saints have been the victim of a whole world of pain in the post-season of late. In the last three seasons, New Orleans has suffered heartbreak after heartbreak, beginning with the Minnesota Miracle. Stefon Diggs’s last-second touchdown allowed the Vikings to advance in favor of the Saints in the 2017 Divisional round. Marcus Williams’ missed tackle allowed the wideout to run 40 yards untouched for a knife-wrenching touchdown.
The Saints were then on the receiving end of one of the worst calls in post-season history when Tommylee Lewis was wiped out by Nickell Robey-Coleman. It should have been pass interference that would have allowed the Saints to advance to Super Bowl LIII alas it was not called allowing the Los Angeles Rams to progress.
There was further pain inflicted by the Vikings in overtime in the Wildcard Round last season. Armstead’s form at left tackle has been exemplary, earning two Pro Bowl nods in the last two years. He has protected Drew Brees’ blindside, but time is running out for the Saints in their window. The 2020 season could be their final shot due to the age of the quarterback.
Javon Hargrave (Philadelphia Eagles)
Hargrave made the move across Pennsylvania from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Eagles. He signed a lucrative deal in the off-season after four impressive years with Mike Tomlin’s men. Although Hargrave and the Steelers reached the AFC Championship Game in the 2016 season, they were crushed by the New England Patriots. The following season resulted in another defeat at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Since then the Steelers have failed to reach the playoffs, forcing Hargrave to turn elsewhere in his bid for a Super Bowl ring.
Pittsburgh is trending in a downward spiral as Ben Roethlisberger edges toward the end of his career. The Eagles could be heading upwards depending on the fitness of Carson Wentz. Doug Pederson’s men have better NFL odds on bet365 than the Steelers, with the Eagles standing at +2000 to win the Super Bowl compared to the Steeler’s +2500 next term. Hargrave’s presence will shore up the middle of the defense that was solid against the run, although the 26-year-old does offer a dual-threat with his pass-rushing abilities. With a bit of luck and a combined effort from the entire roster, the Eagles could win their second Super Bowl in four years.
Darius Leonard (Indianapolis Colts)
Leonard and the Colts were dealt a body blow on the eve of the last campaign when Andrew Luck retired from the game. He had suffered a slew of injuries and decided to call time on his career. Frank Reich’s men were considered outside hopefuls for the Super Bowl with Luck in the team. Even without his services, they beat the future champion Kansas City Chiefs during the regular season, holding them to a lowly 13 points in the process. Leonard’s defense was on form during the early part of the term but was gradually worn down due to their inefficient offense.
Jacoby Brissett will be replaced by veteran Philip Rivers for the 2020 campaign, giving fresh hope of another charge. The Colts were well placed in a wide-open AFC South and Leonard has established his reputation as one of the leading middle linebackers in the game. He can be part of a charge for the Colts to first win the division and then potentially conquer the AFC for the first time in over a decade.
Time is yet to tell which team will pick up the Vince Lombardi Trophy next year. Every team is naturally in it to play for, but these key players might just be the major factor that decides who comes out as the champions of 2021.
The late pizza chain CEO and Man of Morehouse College, who ran for president in 2012 as a Republican, Herman Cain has died after contracting Covid-19. Cain, 74, was hospitalized two days after being diagnosed with the disease in on June 25th. His death was announced Thursday on his website, after being hospitalized in the Atlanta area since July.
Herman earned a degree in mathematics from Morehouse College in 1967, and later earned a master’s degree in computer science from Purdue University, while working as a mathematician for the Department of the Navy.
Cain attended Donald Trump’s controversial rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the end of June, but he did not wear a mask. He posted a picture of himself and other attendees in close proximity and without wearing any masks.
Cain hoped to become the first Black politician to win the GOP nomination, was initially considered a long-shot candidate.
Herman Cain – our boss, our friend, like a father to so many of us – has passed away. He’s entering the presence of the Savior he’s served as an associate minister at Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta, and preparing for his reward.
His website Editor also discusses is condition:
Let me deal with some of the particulars of the last few weeks. We knew when he was first hospitalized with COVID-19 that this was going to be a rough fight. He had trouble breathing and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. We all prayed that the initial meds they gave him would get his breathing back to normal, but it became clear pretty quickly that he was in for a battle.
“Although he was basically pretty healthy in recent years, he was still in a high-risk group because of his history with cancer,” the editor noted.
Traveling the world widens an individual’s outlook towards life. It gives thrill, excitement, and joy to the soul. You should never put away your travel dreams for the old age when you’ll have the time and money. Rather, you must experience the world around you at an early age. It will refresh your soul and enrich it with the lesson of a lifetime. Often times we tools we need when traveling are right at our fingertips. Here’s a website to discover more tools globosurfer.com
There’s a myth that traveling is expensive and eats away a huge chunk of savings. This is the reason why a lot of young people get discouraged to explore the world in their heydays. But trust me this myth is not true. There are many ways that will enable young people, in their college years, to travel to exotic destinations around the world. It only requires a strong will power and some researches on traveling hacks. Let me share some travel tips today. I am pretty sure you’ll be able to fill your college years with precious travel memories of around the globe.
Choosing the right destination:
The first and foremost approach to traveling is proper planning. You should plan way ahead on your dream travel. Choosing the right destination helps you save expenses as well as gives you the joy of traveling. Europe and western countries are highly expensive. Whereas, you can find a lot of affordable destinations in southeast Asia. These are cheaper, yet packed with all the greatness of renowned destinations. You’ll also be amazed to find out what amazing hidden gems that some lesser-known countries have to offer. Choosing such destinations might save you a lot of expenses.
Planning the flight:
A careful planning on your flight will go a long way in saving a formidable portion of your expense. You should book the flight in advance. The earlier it is, the more will it be cheaper. Lookup for promotions and discount offers that many of the airlines give regularly. Besides, you don’t always need to book a premium airliner for the journey. A budget trip is always a blessing for college students. There are many airlines which offer surprisingly cheap and affordable flight. Moreover, big luggage is not always necessary. A backpack is enough most of the time. Avoiding luggage carriage also gives cheaper travel options in some of the flights.
Backpackers approach:
A backpackers approach not only enables you to save money but also gives flexibility in your travel approach. It enables you to cover more destinations than the typical honeymoon couples or premium travelers. You can search online to read travel forums on websites like TripAdvisor, etc. These forums are packed with useful and first-hand tips. Such tips will enable you to optimize your travel cost more comfortably. Besides, you can use these forums to mention your travel itineraries and organize group tours with like-minded tourists.
Think beyond hotels:
Expensive or semi-expensive hotel is not the only option you are stuck with. You can avail of more affordable options for your travel accommodation. Think of the accommodation as a place to crash off and sleep the night away. You can stay at backpackers hostels or travelers’ dorms. These hostels offer a good stay at minimum cost. There will be a lot of other travelers too who might be packed with information and travel hacks about the places you want to visit. You’ll be amazed to know that there are local people who are more than willing to share their home, food, and culture with international tourists. You can manage such a home to stay with the couch surfer app. But don’t always expect a cozy, big bedroom from your host. I guess, even a couch to sleep on the living room is not so bad if it comes for free. If you are traveling in a group with other college fellows, you can book homes on Airbnb. On most occasions a good home on the Airbnb app is cheaper than hotels or motels. Besides, if you are a solo traveler you can bring your camping gear. Many of the travel destinations offer camping sites. You can set up your tent and add a new dimension of experience on your travel.
Commute:
When you are traveling as a student, try to focus more on the destinations and experience with the local people. Cabs and cars are a luxury you should avoid. Try to commute on the bus or subway. You can also hitchhike and share rides. It might come as a surprise that in many countries people can be extremely generous towards foreign travelers. Most of the time they’ll feel honored to give you a lift in their car if the destination is the same.
Study abroad:
You can merge your travel plans with your study too. Many universities offer foreign student exchange programs. These are done in collaboration with universities of other countries. Keep your eyes on such exchange programs and try to get into one of these. This way your study expense will cover your travel agenda. You’ll learn a new culture, make new friends, and have a different approach to study.
Voluntary jobs abroad:
College life is not always about study only. You can take some time off from your study and do some voluntary jobs abroad which add more dimension to your education. United Nations and many other NGOs offer voluntary jobs for young people. Most of these jobs are unpaid. But on the bright side, such a job will enable you to explore foreign lands and learn new cultures free of cost. You can even apply for an unpaid internship to reputed photographers and video bloggers. You’ll stay as an apprentice and travel on your mentor’s expense. Such initiatives will add up to your C.V profile and benefit you in the long run.
Prepare for travel from an early age:
If you dream of traveling the world plan early in your life. Don’t waste money on cigarettes, alcohol, or any other unnecessary bad habits. Rather, save up that money for your travel plans. Utilize your vacations and holidays to do some extra jobs to earn some cash. This cash will fund your travel ventures later on.
The discussions above only affirm the age-old saying- “where there is a will, there is a way.” Let not the fear of expense or young age stop you from exploring the unknown. God has endorsed the world with beauty, variety, and uniqueness. Travel and enjoy the world’s wonder with an open heart.
(BOWIE, Md.) – Bowie State University’s first-of-its-kind teacher leadership degree program in Maryland will begin accepting applications for spring 2021 to prepare newly certified educators to design culturally relevant lessons and find strategies to improve student success.
The 12-month, accelerated Master of Culturally Responsive Teacher Leadership degree program is designed to produce problem-solving teachers who tailor their curriculum to the needs of their students. The program’s goal is to increase the number of Maryland educators who are effective in teaching the state’s most culturally and linguistically diverse students. A growing body of research shows that culturally responsive educators help to improve student outcomes by incorporating different learning styles.
This innovative degree program will prepare educators to use data to improve student learning and encourage them to become change agents in their schools, advocating for a culturally responsive approach to curriculum design and professional development for all teachers. Successful candidates may be top recent graduates from an accredited bachelor’s degree in education program or career changers with real-world experience in their profession.
“With this degree program, we want to help improve student learning by increasing the expertise of teachers and creating the opportunity for them to become teacher leaders,” said Dr. Wil Parker, a chief architect of the program and chair of the BSU Department of Educational Leadership. “We want educators to be solution-driven, being able to talk to school leaders and say, ‘This is what our students need. This is how we can support them.’”
With this degree program, Bowie State also seeks to recruit diverse new teachers to combat the nation’s historic shortages in the teacher workforce. Research suggests that diverse students benefit from having diverse educators, impacting their overall learning outcomes and experience in schools.
The Master of Culturally Responsive Teacher Leadership degree program has the potential to create a model curriculum for other colleges and universities to follow.
MacKenzie Scott, who was previously married to Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man, received billions of dollars when the couple divorced in 2019. She later promised to give away half or more of her assets to charity in her lifetime or will. In a Medium post she published on Tuesday, she indicated which organizations will receive these funds and announced she has donated $1.7 billion to charitable causes over the past year.
Heres a list of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) that are on the list:
Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily D. McNair reported the $20million the gift Tuesday, making it the largest single gift in the university’s nearly 140-year history.
“We will focus on student scholarships, faculty and curriculum development, interdisciplinary programs, and campus infrastructure improvements,” McNair added. “The gift will allow us to become the Tuskegee of the 21st Century – a university that integrates knowledge, leadership and service to solve the problems of a global, modern society.”
“This is a remarkable demonstration of support and encouragement for Xavier and its mission, and a reminder that what we do is important-not only at the University, but also within our global community,” stated President Verret of Xavier University of Louisiana
"This gift will enhance the university's capacity to educate in the medical sciences, pharmacy, law, the arts, and the social sciences” @XULApres. Xavier receives a historic $20 Million Dollars in the largest donation in its 95 Years of Excellence! https://t.co/9Yv0qdMSK4#XULApic.twitter.com/TpanmFG325
Howard Universityproudly announced the generous eight-figure gift fromScott. A former pupil of Howard alumna Toni Morrison, Scott’s gift marks the largest gift from a single donor in school history.
“I would like to thank Ms. Mackenzie Scott for her investment into Howard University and our 153-year mission of serving a diverse community of dynamic scholars who come here for an education and leave here with purpose to serve the world,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA. “We plan to immediately put this eight-figure gift to good use to support components of our 5-year strategic plan to help students graduate on time, retain our talented faculty, enhance our campus infrastructure and support academic innovation and entrepreneurship.”
The philanthropist also included HBCU geared organizations like UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and TMCF (Thurgood Marshall College Fund).
Fisk University announced that it will be naming its recently launched institute for social justice after the late Congressman and alumni U.S. Rep.John Lewis.
“Nothing could be more appropriate given the Congressman’s extraordinary impact on civil rights in this country and across the world,” said University Provost Vann Newkirk.
The John R. Lewis institute for Social Justice is a continuation of the famous Fisk Race Relations Institute, which shaped so many of the conversations and policies during the 1960s and 70s.
Congressman Lewis repeatedly expressed the importance of Nashville and Fisk in helping shape his mission of non-violence and the importance of getting in ‘good trouble’/’necessary trouble’. Lewis’ journey into full-time movement activism began in 1960, when he helped lead a wave of sit-ins at lunch counters in Nashville, Tennessee – an experience that would deeply shape his views on the power of coordinated, nonviolent action to bring about change in even the most hostile political environments.
The Fisk Jubilee Singers famously saved Fisk University in Nashville from financial ruin 150 years ago. The historically black university is now hoping to move past its cash-strapped reputation.
Congressman Lewis was an inspiration to generations of Fisk students and with the John R. Lewis institute for Social Justice, Fisk will continue its leadership role in shaping the next era of change makers. The John R. Lewis Institute will include a master’s program in social justice, several certificate programs as well as various undergraduate projects, research, and forums.
“Congressman John R. Lewis embodied the very best of humanity – his kindness, perseverance and unwavering commitment to fighting for those in need set an example for all the young people who are looking to create a better world,”
As COVID-19 continues to impact all aspects of life, the education system appears to be the latest victim. Safety restrictions created as a result of the virus have unfortunately caused many HBCUs to cut their sports programs. Tournaments have been affected just as heavily, but American Honda was able to find a silver lining.
Annually, American Honda looks forward to hosting their Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), the leading academic competition for HBCUs. This year, about 250 students from 48 HBCUs were looking forward to traveling to California to compete in the 31st annual HCASC. As the virus began to grip the nation, sadly Honda was forced to cancel everything.
But now, instead of one HBCU coming out on top this year, they all win! Honda was able to flip this misfortune by adding 10 more HBCUs to the 48 schools originally competing and donate to them all. The funds from the cancelled National Championship Tournament are now being dispersed into the communities of all 58 schools.
Honda has formed partnerships with all 58 HBCUs to directly address disparities caused by the COVID-19 epidemic. Among those initiatives are food insecurity, as well as providing medical support to the families, homeless, and senior citizens who need it most. Frontline healthcare workers serving HBCU communities have also been given coveted personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies to do their work safely.
Since these partnerships began on May 1, 2020, Honda has been able to provide $325,000. Considering the outreach to HBCU communities, this is a really big deal. Across 20 states, over 108 organizations have been able to service these communities in need.
The team at American Honda couldn’t be prouder of the success of these partnerships. Alexandra Warnier, manager of Corporate Social Responsibility for American Honda, said,
“We have a long term relationship with the nation’s HBCUs, so we really wanted to support them, as well as the HBCU community during the pandemic.”
Partnering HBCUs are just as overjoyed about the reallocation of funds.
The COVID-19 testing site at the Florida A&M University-Bond Community Health Center has conducted over 10,500 tests since late April. The funds have allowed them to open the testing site to everyone, and also feed the staff and volunteers supporting the testing.
At Howard University, the funds have allowed for the campus food pantry, called The Store @HU, to be restocked. Howard senior and HCASC team captain Jess Agyepong raved about the restock by mentioning how students could now focus on school instead of going hungry. “This boost of support for students is much appreciated in light of our extraordinary circumstances.”
Paine College used their funds to give a much-needed boost to the Augusta, Georgia community by targeting a specific organization. Paine College president Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones is elated for her school to be leading others in the right direction.
“Recognizing the need to address food insecurity, especially during this pandemic, the contribution to the Golden Harvest Food Bank was a good choice and the College was delighted to be able to assist.”
Daniel Bascelli, Spelman College’s Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Coach, acknowledged how Honda is both donating and leaving a good impression on students.
“We value this timely support to the larger community in which Spelman College is situated. Honda’s corporate outreach and direct assistance to communities in need is a model for our Spelman students as they go forward into positions of leadership and responsibility,” he said.
For over 30 years, Honda has encouraged HBCU students to dream big, and continues to provide the resources necessary for them to succeed. While the HCASC Championship provided valuable funds this year, Honda has a long list of examples showing how they lead change. Over $12 million in grants have been donated to boost HBCU education programs and improvements at their facilities. The infamous Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) has also paraded HBCU talent for years. As a member of the HBCU Partnership Challenge, an initiative by the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, more meaningful partnerships are fostered between HBCUs and government entities. Honda also has partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, providing annual scholarships to HBCU students pursuing engineering, supply chain management and manufacturing-related careers.
To learn more about how Honda’s initiatives have helped communities like yours, please visit here.
The Breakfast Club including; Angela Yee, DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God have been nominated for the 2020 class for the Radio Hall of Fame, across six categories. Hampton University alumnus Raashaun ‘DJ Envy’ Casey is our favorite for obvious reasons. Casey is a 1999 graduate of Hampton University, receiving a degree in Business Management. In an article by Hampton Alumni Affairs, Casey credits his education from Hampton as being an integral part of his success, not only as a DJ, but also as a businessman.
“My major was business management and marketing… It took marketing to another level,” he stated. I realized that it was not necessarily all about the skills, but also about how I market myself. I used my marketing tools and everything I learned from Hampton to put towards life, and it seems to have worked out pretty well.”
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA – OCT. 21
Hampton University Homecoming parade and football game. DJ Envy on campus for Hampton University’s Homecoming in Hampton, Virginia Saturday October 21, 2017. (Photo by Jared Soares)
“Many congratulations to Mr. Raashaun Casey and his co-hosts on receiving this prestigious nomination. This is proof of their hard work over the last decade and commitment to producing quality entertainment. DJ Envy is truly an accomplished alumnus and continues to uphold Hampton University’s Standard of Excellence,”
With this category, only people who are on the participant panel for the Radio Hall of Fame will be allowed to vote for who gets inducted, however The Breakfast Club is in great company as Power 105.1’s very own Angie Martinez is nominated as well this year.
Due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, the 2020 induction ceremony will be held as a live radio broadcast from multiple locations in October. The date and additional details will be announced along with the final inductees later this summer.
Apple, Inc. as expanded its partnerships with 10 HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) to create community hubs for coding and creativity all over the country, as part of its Community Education Initiative. According to the release — Apple’s Community Education Initiative now extends to 24 locations across the US — 12 of which are HBCUs and 21 of which predominately serve majority Black and Brown students. Across the country, these partnerships have already introduced thousands of students and adult learners to coding and app design, using Apple’s Everyone Can Code and Everyone Can Create curricula.
“In two years, I want all HBCUs to be coding and creating,” said Melton. “In two years, you’re going to see many more people of color entering the STEM workforce — and in two years we’re going to double the number of Black women in technology through this program.” – Dr. Robbie Melton, Tennessee State University President
The Ten HBCUs working with Apple and Tennessee State University will now become hubs to promote coding:
Arkansas Baptist College
Central State University
Claflin University
Dillard University
Fisk University
Lawson State Community College
Morehouse College
Prairie View A&M University
Southern University at Shreveport
Tougaloo College
”Apple is committed to working alongside communities of color to advance educational equity,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives. “We see this expansion of our Community Education Initiative and partnership with HBCUs as another step toward helping Black students realize their dreams and solve the problems of tomorrow.”
John Lewis was the type of leader who was so impactful that even after his passing, he will continue to live in all of us. In his 80 years, he changed millions of lives and the future of the United States of America, forever. We send heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
John Lewis was the type of leader who was so impactful that even after passing, he will continue to live in all of us. In his 80 years, he changed millions of lives and the future of the United States of America forever. We send heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.
The civil rights legend and congressman of 33 years was born to sharecroppers on February 21, 1940 in Troy, Alabama where he attended segregated public schools and where his desire to become an activist began. Not shortly thereafter, Lewis was arm-in-arm with Martin Luther King Jr. and soon-to-be fellow icons, marching to change humanity. This march would take Lewis beyond Alabama —across the country, around the world, and to 2 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Fisk University and American Baptist College, where he graduated in 1967 and 1961, respectively.
Although Lewis has had countless acts of valor and his moments of inspiration are never-ending, a tweet he made in 2018 continues to resonate, especially with the country’s current climate:
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Currently, the film GOOD TROUBLE ‘chronicles Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. Using present-day interviews with Lewis, now 80 years old, Porter explores his childhood experiences, his inspiring family and his fateful meeting with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957. In addition to her interviews with Lewis and his family, Porter’s primarily cinéma verité film also includes interviews with political leaders, Congressional colleagues, and other people who played a prominent role in his life.’
Here are 3 things you can do to prepare to “make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
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Check out the film, Good Trouble, chronicling the late congressman’s 6-plus decade career of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health-care reform and immigration. Watch it at home or get tickets!
When you watch, be sure to follow along with the GOOD TROUBLE handbook to learn how you can stay informed, take action, and make sure everyone has the ability to vote.
Register to vote. Then Vote! Vote in all the elections, not just the presidential election. Continue to do this for as long as you may live. You can register to vote and find out interesting facts about voting in your area and voter suppression here.
“My dear friends: Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union.”
At present, only a few individuals would be disputing the fact that Phil Ivey happens to be the greatest poker player ever.
Phil Ivey has the propensity to emphasize more on games that generate cash and less on the tournaments, which make his accomplishments much more impressive in the long run. If Phil Ivey ever decides to play tournaments full-time, there will be not much doubt in many people that he would be ranking at the very top of the tournament money list ever.
According to the players who have played cash games against Phil, he happens to be the most gifted player they have ever come across, having mastered every game. As per his colleagues, Phil’s thorough knowledge in every single variant of poker helps to make him the very best.
Younger players, older players. Professional players, as well as casual players, have one thing in common. Nearly all of them regard Ivey to be the most gifted poker player on the planet.
According to some individuals, names like Doyle Brunson and Chip Reese should be listed before Phil Ivey; however, these people happen to be few. The general opinion is that Phil Ivey happens to be the best poker player ever in the world.
It is quite difficult to argue with the results of Phil Ivey. According to Phil Hellmuth, Ivey is a “triple threat” – he is outstanding in tournaments, outstanding in online cash games, and exceptional in live cash games. It is very difficult to come across a player who dominates all three settings.
At present, Phil Ivey has got almost $15 million in net lifetime tournament cash, and this places him in 2nd spot on the list of all-time money earners. Moreover, it should be mentioned here that Phil does not appear on the tournament circuit regularly.
Since January 2007, almost $20 million has been won by Ivey on Full Tilt Poker. It is probably the highest amount of cash that any single player has been won since the introduction of online poker in the early part of the 2000s.
As per the players playing regularly with him, Ivey happens to be amongst the most effective “live” cash game players ever. Apparently, Phil is a big lifetime champion in Las Vegas in the “Big Game”.
Phil Ivey has as many as 10 World Series Poker bracelets despite being only 35 years of age. Phil has succeeded in picking up his pace only recently, mainly because of the introduction of hefty bracelet prop bets. Earlier, Ivey could play only a few World Series Poker events since better action was available in the lucrative high take cash games.
When looking at all his skills, one has no other option but to provide Ivey the nod for the “most gifted poker player ever.” None else comes close to him while taking into consideration live cash games, live tournaments, as well as online cash games.
Phillip Ivey was born in February 1977 and has succeeded in winning 10 World Series Poker bracelets, 1 World Tour Poker title while appearing at 9 World Tour Poker final tables. He had been designated to the Hall of Fame of Poker In the year 2017.
Phil IveyEarly Years
In the initial phases, Ivey started developing his poker skills by combating against his colleagues at a telemarketing firm in New Jersey in the latter part of the 1990s. He got a nickname, which is actually derived from the counterfeit ID card that was secured by him for playing poker in New Jersey during his adolescent years. Phil was provided with another nickname in the year 2002 after he won 3 World Series Poker bracelets. He is also called “Poker’s Tiger Woods.”
2017 had been a sluggish year for Phil, who focused on Asia, particularly Hong Kong, and ended up missing all the major global events in the western part of the world because he wanted to play the greatest games in Asia. In a conference, Phil announced that he would be returning to the main circuit for the year 2018.
World Series Poker
Phil’s most significant tournament accomplishments consist of winning 3 bracelets at World Series Poker in the year 2002, tying Ted Forrest, Puggy Pearson, and Phil Hellmuth for the maximum number of wins in World Series competitions in just one year. Ivey likewise has got bracelets from 2000 as well as 2005 in Pot Limit Omaha. He had been the first individual who defeated Amarillo Slim In the year 2000 at a table for the WSOP finals. The victory of Ivey over none other than Amarillo Slim had been for his initial career bracelet. Apart from his 10 bracelets in the World Series, Phil was also successful in the Main Event at WSOP. Between the World Series Poker held in 2002 and the World Series Poker held in 2009, he had been placed at the top 25 for as many as 4 times. In the year 2002 Phil finished 23rd, in 2003 10th, in 2005 20th, and on 2009 7th.
World Series Poker Hall of Fame
Ivey ended up winning the 6th bracelet of his career in the year 2009. He managed to defeat as many as 147 players for catching his bracelet. Phil succeeded in winning a very long combat against a player named John Monette. Following this, he won one more bracelet in the $2,500 Omaha Hi/Lo event defeating as many as 376 individuals. He succeeded in defeating Ming Lee as well. While emerging the victor in the event, he likewise managed to be placed in the 22nd position in the $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event despite playing only at the time of the breaks.
In the World Series Poker in the year 2010, Phil succeeded in receiving the maximum Tournament of Champions votes.
At the WSOP in the year 2010, Phil won his 8th bracelet n a table that comprised of other distinguished players, including Bill Chen, John Juanda, Jeff Lisandro, as well as Chad Brown.
Phil finished amongst the top 25 gamers between 2002 and 2009 in the Key Event for as many as 4 times in pitches, which varied from 500 entrants to under 8,000 in size. In the Main Event at WSOP held in 2003, Ivey finished 10th and 7th in the year 2009. Ivey ended his Main Event in the year 2009 after winning $1,406,002
Having as many as ten World Series Poker bracelets, Phil is presently tied with Johnny Chan and Doyle Brunson for the 2nd maximum all-time. Moreover, at 38 years of age, he happens to be the youngest gamer who has ever won 10 bracelets (in fact, Phil Hellmuth had been 42 while winning his 10th bracelet). Furthermore, you will not come across any other player who has accumulated ten bracelets more quickly. Phil took just 12 years from winning his 1st bracelet to the 10th (Phil Hellmuth took 17 years). Ivey likewise holds the all-time record for winning the maximum number of bracelets in the non-Holdem events. His win in the year 2010 helped him to lead Billy Baxter. Phil likewise has won the maximum number of mixed-game bracelets; in fact, he has won as many as 5 in his illustrious career. He succeeded in winning one in the year 2002, another in the year 2009, one more in the year 2010, in the year 2013, and in the year 2014.
World Tour Poker
Phil has also succeeded in reaching nine final tables during his World Tour Poker. He had been eliminated during several WPT events while he held the identical starting hand every single time, a queen plus an ace. Ivey has been able to cash in an event at the WPT 9 out of the 12 times. Ivey succeeded in making the final table in the year 2008 at the LA Poker Classic during the 6th season of the WPT at the Commerce Casino, the final table comprised of Nam Le and Phil Hellmuth. Phil eventually captured the first prize worth $1,595,100, which ended his run of 7 final tables at the WPT without securing a victory. In fact, Ivey has succeeded in earning approximately $3 million in cash at the WPT. In September 2006, he made his appearance for the first time on the European Tour Poker. Although coming as the chip leader to the ultimate table of 9, he finally finished second to Norway’s Bjorn-Erik Glenne.
Other significant tournaments
Ivey took part in The All-Star Challenge held in London in the year 2006. Phil ended up finishing 7th and accumulated £6,700. Ivey won the first prize of $1,200,000 at a competition held in Monte Carlo in 2005. The next day, another $610,000 was won by him for winning The FullTiltPoker.Net competition in Monte Carlo. Phil’s six rivals had been Gus Hansen, Phil Hellmuth, Mike Matusow, Chris Ferguson, John Juanda, and Dave Ulliott.
In the year 2007, Ivey succeeded in winning the $126,000 “Earphones Please” competition, where he defeated Andy Bloch, Hellmuth, Tony G, Matusow, and Sam Farha. On 15th April 2007, Don Cheadle defeated Ivey in the very 1st sound at the “National Heads-Up Poker Championship.” It had been the third successive year where Phil had been eliminated in the very 1st round of the particular competition. However, this streak was ended in the year 2008, while he succeeded in advancing to the semi-finals, where he lost to Ferguson, the eventual winner. Phil participated in 3 and 6 seasons of the High Poker Stakes of GSN.
Ivey won the Australian Millions $240,000 High-roller competition on 29th January 2012, where he defeated Patrik Antonius for prize money worth A $ 2,500,000. Ivey was likewise positioned 12th for prize money of A$120,000 at the Aussie Millions main event.
Ivey ended up winning the 2014 LK Boutique Aussie Millions $255,000 Challenge on 10th February 2014 for a sum of AU$4,500,000 – this had been the biggest single cash in his entire career. He succeeded in winning the Australian Millions $255,000 Challenge once again in February 2015 – this time, he earned AU$2,210,000, which made him the only gamer in the tournament’s history with two successive championships within a period of 4 years.
The net live tournament earnings of Phil are more than $26,240,000 as of 2018. Millions have also been won by him playing in cash tournaments as well as online. More than $6,800,000 of his net earnings have been derived from the winnings at WSOP. Presently, Ivey is in the 7th position on the money list of all-time.
Ivey regularly participates in the $4,200-$9,000 cash game in the city of Las Vegas at the Bellagio. Ivey succeeded in winning more than $16,200,000 over a span of 3 days at the time of a match held at The Wynn Resort. Phil had been competing for “The Corporation” which happens to be a team of professionals that took turns while combating Beal after pooling their cash. The Corporation had been beaten by Beal earlier in the month out of more than $14,000,000.
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Ivey belongs to Full Tilt Poker’s initial management department. Ivey had filed a lawsuit in Clark County in 2011 claiming that his contract had been breached by Full Tilt. More than $150,000,000 was asked by the suit for damages and for Ivey to be free from his agreement with Full Tilt. Ivey voluntarily withdrew the suit on 30th June.
In accordance with HighStakesDB.com, $2 million had been won by Ivey on FullTilt in the year 2007, $7.35 million in the year 2008, $6.34 million in the year 2009, as well as $3.2 million in the year 2010.
Edge-Sorting Lawsuit
It was reported that Phil had won £7.2 million in the year 2012 while playing the casino game Punto Banco in a casino in UK; however, he had been declined payment beyond the initial £1.1 million stakes because of using edge sorting. Ivey issued a statement through his legal practitioners denying any kind of misbehavior. In April 2014, Ivey was sued by the Borgata Casino located in the Atlantic City, claiming that he used a flaw in the making of playing cards to his advantage and defrauded at baccarat. Incidentally, the identical type of cards is used by Crockfords along with the Borgata.
In October 2014, a court in the UK claimed that Phil’s methods at Crockford’s actually constituted dishonesty.
On 29th November 2015, Phil had been granted the consent to make an appeal after a judge found that the case actually raised a vital question of regulation and had a genuine possibility of success. The Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal on 3rd November 2016 by upholding the previous conclusion that the method actually resulted in cheating. Another appeal made to the UK Supreme Court resulted in an undisputed judgment delivered on 25th October 2017 and found in the casino’s favor. The court concluded that the actions of Ivey actually constituted dishonesty.
In the month of January 2019, the Borgata was permitted by a judge to pursue Ivey’s assets in Nevada for recouping in excess of $10 million, which was won by him at the gambling den by making use of edge-sorting.
On 27th June 2019, an execution writ was served to the World Poker Series by the United States Marshals Service, and it seized the 2019 winnings of Ivey for paying The Borgata.
On 10th July 2020, it was reported by Card Player publication that Ivey had given consent to a settlement of the claim made by the Borgata.
Personal life
As mentioned earlier, Phil Ivey arrived in this world in 1977 in California, USA; however, he later relocated to Roselle in New Jersey. He developed an interest in the poker card game when he had been an adolescent. Ivey learned many things from his grandfather, who educated him regarding the Five-Card stud to prevent him from gambling. However, Phil started playing for cash when he was 16 years of age, and when he was 18, he played at the live tables in the Atlantic City for pretty long durations.
At present, Phil lives in Las Vegas. He is likewise a huge follower of Los Angeles Lakers, Buffalo Bills, as well as Houston Rockets. He’s observed putting on basketball jerseys from time to time. Phil loves to play games, including golf, video games, plus prop betting, while not playing poker. Apart from this, he is also known for his charitable causes as well as philanthropic pursuits. He has donated thousands of dollars to charities intended for those children who happen to be underprivileged. A charity has also been co-founded by Ivey under the name of Budding Ivey Foundation for continuing his grandfather’s benevolent work.
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced that the league will suspend all sports competition, championship and non-championship segments, for the 2020 fall season, as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
“The health and safety of our student-athletes continue to be our number one priority. We have made the decision to suspend all sports competitions after careful review of the current conditions and consideration of the potential exposure that regular travel to competitions may cause and ongoing extensive physical contact,” said Howard University President and Chair of MEAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick. “While our competitions have been suspended, each member institution will plan ongoing engagement of all student-athletes to ensure optimization of their physical and mental well-being as they continue their matriculation.”
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) July 16, 2020
According to the release, a decision is yet to be made on whether fall sports schedules will be moved to the 2021 spring semester. The conference currently plans to proceed with winter sports competitions as scheduled, unless health and medical professionals advise otherwise.
“Obviously this is an arduous decision because everyone wants to have a fall season for student-athletes, fans and others,” said MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas. “Part of our responsibility is to ensure the mental and physical health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff is paramount. It is imperative that everyone recognize that is our first and foremost responsibility.”
Central State University’s new president Dr. Jack Thomas recently announced that he donated $50,000 from his salary to create a new scholarship fund amid difficult but necessary changes in the black college’s operating model, i.e. instituting layoffs, furloughs, and other actions as the impact of COVID-19 grows.
Dr. Thomas, who made this particular signature move at the outset of his 15-day of the presidency, is moving forward, though those affected by the changes due to the pandemic won’t have to endure in faith alone.
“Though it was difficult for the University to institute furloughs and wage reductions, these were prudent decisions to ensure that Central State remains on sound financial footing,” he said, adding that “I would not ask others to endure sacrifices that I’m not willing to endure myself. So today I am donating $50,000 from my salary to create a Presidential Scholarship Fund for our students.”
“I will immediately seek a $50,000 matching gift, and continue to leverage that cumulative $100,000 investment to bring other contributors to this fund so that Central State University’s greatest resource – our students – are given every advantage to get the quality Marauder education that only Central State University can provide,” he said, ensuring that his commitment is just the beginning of the Presidential Scholarship fund and for Central State.
Last week, Dr. Thomas gave HBCU Buzz a heads up about an article he penned entitled “Leadership Change in the Midst of a Pandemic” in which he shared his strategic goals for Ohio’s only public Historically Black College and University, or HBCU, during “a dramatic global pandemic that would change the way we live.” One of those goals is University fundraising.
“There is a long tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities leading the fight for equality and social justice,” Dr. Thomas wrote, referring to the debate about racial justice sparked by the recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks, “while creating safe spaces for its students to explore and express ideas.”
He continued, “As Mahatma Gandhi said: “True education must correspond to the surrounding circumstances or it is not a healthy growth.”
Delaware State University alum Chanelle S. Reynolds is a force to be reckoned with. Her career in the sports world keeps her busy, but she hasn’t stopped there. As an author, Reynolds uplifts those coming up after her by sharing her career experiences in “The Success Playbook.”
Chanelle’s hard work has continued to pay off since graduating from her HBCU. Her path for greatness was bolstered by her experiences at Delaware State University, where she majored in Marketing. While on campus, she excelled both in and out of the classroom. She became a member of the American Marketing Association as well as the NAACP and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She was even a member of SGA and the Vice President of her senior class.
After College
Once she graduated from DSU, her determination remained but it wasn’t as easy as she thought it would be. We were just as surprised as she said she was when she admitted that her first post-college job was at Nordstrom. “Yes, Nordstrom,” she said. “Granted, I love Nordstrom, but I never expected it to be a part of my post-graduate career path.” However, when you’re determined to succeed nothing can truly stop you.
She knew she had a gift for marketing, and the opportunity came through an entry ticket sales position in the NBA’s G-League. She worked hard and eventually her work spoke for itself. After 4 years she was able to move on up to work for the NFL. “ I couldn’t miss out on such a unique opportunity so I came to DC and the rest was history!”
Chanelle was an integral part of the Group Sales Department launch for the Washington Redskins, a coveted opportunity. Being in the big leagues isn’t always as fun and easy as it sounds, and we had to ask about the reality of her experience.
“Outside of the industry being competitive, there aren’t many black women in the industry and at the time I didn’t really have anyone to look up to so I had to visualize something that I’ve never seen before. I had to visualize myself as a black woman in a position of power at a professional sports team. So I had to be the hardest worker in the room.”
Her Experiences
These experiences have contributed to her writing “The Success Playbook.” The book is targeted towards students, recent graduates, and professionals alike. She brings out her expertise for business and personal growth. You can preorder her book here. Her passion for uplifting her community hasn’t stopped with this book, reaching out to her community. To ensure that her advice gets out and others don’t make the same mistakes, she donates 25 books for every 250 sold. Those books go to the Leaders of Tomorrow Program, an initiative powered by the National Black MBA Association, of which she is a member.
With so much accomplished, we had to ask what keeps Chanelle going “I’m a very big advocate for personal growth and development. I’m a big believer that through faith, emotional intelligence and other avenues, you can create the life that you want. You can travel on this journey of success and be successful in your respective industry.”
To learn more about Chanelle’s story and her books, visit www.chanellesreynolds.com The Success Playbook officially drops September 8, 2020.
NewsOne Staff weighed in on the recent firing of Howard University graduate Nick Cannon by ViacomCBS for his very poor choice of words in regards to Jews on his podcast from last month.
NewsOne, who boasts as Black America’s #1 News Source, published an article blasting Viacom for suggesting that it “believes allegedly anti-Semitic comments deserve a harsher and swifter punishment than police officers who kill innocent and unarmed Black people.”
“At least, that appeared to be what was happening when Viacom fired Nick Cannon on Tuesday,” wrote NewsOne Staff.
Viacom is one of the biggest media companies in the world.
Cannon is accused of pushing conspiracy theories about Jews while interviewing former Public Enemy rapper Professor Griff during an episode of “Cannon’s Class” on June 30. He also said that Black people are the “true Hebrews.” In addition, Cannon had some choice words about the history of white people in the world. (Professor Griff was ousted from the rap group over his own anti-Semitic flap.)
All of the above has caused ViacomCBS to sever ties with Cannon quicker than the Louisville Metro Police Department has with its officers involved in the killing of Breonna Taylor, who died in a hail of police bullets while she slept in her own home more than four months ago.
“ViacomCBS condemns bigotry of any kind and we categorically denounce all forms of anti-Semitism,” the company said in a statement Tuesday night about the man the company has worked with since the 1990s. “We have spoken with Nick Cannon about an episode of his podcast ‘Cannon’s Class’ on YouTube, which promoted hateful speech and spread anti-Semitic conspiracy theories. While we support ongoing education and dialogue in the fight against bigotry, we are deeply troubled that Nick has failed to acknowledge or apologize for perpetuating anti-Semitism, and we are terminating our relationship with him. We are committed to doing better in our response to incidents of anti-Semitism, racism, and bigotry. ViacomCBS will have further announcements on our efforts to combat hate of all kinds.”
One day before Viacom fired him, Cannon released a statement on his Facebook page denying the accusations of anti-Semitism and instead promoting “unity and understanding.”
To be clear, NewsOne does not accept discrimination of any kind. A little punitive consistency across all business sectors would be nice, though.
You’re going to have to buckle up if you’re tough enough to watch P-Valley. The new show on Starz gives viewers a rare mix of grit and southern sweet tea.
If you’ve ever been to a strip club down south, you’ll know it’s unlike anything you can find anywhere else. Black strip clubs like Magic City in Atlanta are famous for putting on a wild show. They have been sensationalized by rappers like Future and embraced by urban culture as a whole.
Customers flock for the beautiful dancers, the great food, and networking in such a laid back atmosphere. But more than anything else, they know they will get a show. The choreography is nothing the average person could do at home, and you will leave with your mouth wide open.
P-Valley lets you know that life behind the show is no walk in the park. Viewers of the show will see that the dancers of “The Pynk” have to put their game face on when the lights are shining. But when the lights are off, the skeletons seem to creep out. The dancers are kept in line and held together by the gender-fluid Uncle Clifford, a natural born leader played by Nicco Annan. Dancer Miss Mississippi (Shannon Thornton) is next up but struggles with an abusive relationship behind the scenes. Mercedes (Brandee Evans) is the main attraction but has doubts about leaving the game.
When bringing P-Valley to life, writer and creator Katori Hall really wanted to highlight the people and the stories behind the club. Rest assured, she did her research especially as she created the outline first as a similarly-named play. She visited over 40 strip clubs and strippers to really really understand day-to-day life. However, Hall wanted to focus on southern strip clubs and how they lead the culture.
The destination itself is becoming much less taboo. Modern movies and tv shows are increasingly finding a matured voice when it comes to portraying strip clubs in general. The dialogue tends to focus more on the fun to be had or the alluring qualities of the women. “Hustlers,” featuring Jennifer Lopez and Lizzo, was the latest blockbuster film to profile life at the club. After all, many respected entertainers have had pasts in strip clubs. Cardi B, who also starred in “Hustlers” is culturally a prime example. The stripper turned star rapper has shown that there’s no shame in showing what you got.
With P-Valley, Katori Hall has captured the black female experience in such a raw way. You see these ladies push each other and push themselves. You see true friendship and real sacrifice. A true rarity is how she addresses black female sexuality, which is often either swept under the rug or shown in a derogatory way in mainstream media. The ladies at Club Pynk flaunt their sexuality and are powerful for it. Dancing is a talent, a test of fitness, and a form of self-love.
Tune in to watch P-Valley Sundays on Starz at 8pm E.T. and on
