article thumbnail

Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music’ Dies at 92

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Clarence Avant, who was widely known as ‘the Black Godfather’ of the entertainment industry, died on Monday. Clarence Avant “Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as “the Black Godfather” in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics , and sports,” read a statement released by his family.

article thumbnail

Professor Examines Asian American Representation Across Media, Diaspora

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I think perhaps … it’s taken a while for the second and the third generation to come of age and to join the entertainment industries in ways in which they can make a difference,” Oh said. And stereotypical views that Asian Americans are often discouraged by their families from pursuing entertainment careers are dubious, said Oh. “I

Media 238
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Peyton Manning Appointed Professor of Practice in University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Peyton Manning Manning – acclaimed former football star, sports commentator, and media personality –returns to his alma mater as a featured expert with industry experience. In addition to his lauded football career, Manning is also founder of entertainment company Omaha Productions and hosts and produces shows for ESPN+, ESPN2, and NBC.

article thumbnail

Assisting Students in Making Career Decisions in the Context of Socioeconomic Incentives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The allure of high financial rewards associated with certain professions, such as athletes, entertainers, and media personalities, can be significant motivating factors for students. Students may feel pressured to pursue popular or prestigious fields to gain approval from others or to conform to perceived standards of success.

article thumbnail

Report Suggests Audiences Appreciate Diverse Casts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Hollywood Diversity Report — authored by Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón, Michael Tran, and Dr. Darnell Hunt — examines the relationship between racial, ethnic, and gender diversity and the bottom line in the entertainment industry. It is the 11th in a series of annual studies. This is definitely a moment for innovation in Hollywood.”

article thumbnail

Inspiring Tech Context

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The context of sports and entertainment stardom can inspire extreme levels of practice, perseverance, and production on playing courts and fields. These are all aspects that add to the context around the motivation for participation in the sport. Context addresses the important “for what” question.

Utilities 272
article thumbnail

Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information.