- ‘Woman King’ Box Office: The Secret Behind Its Success (And Why You Shouldn’t Rule Out A Sequel)
The competition between Hollywood studios is fierce and sharp as a spear. On the opening weekend of most films, rival executives are quick to judge (and snipe). That wasn’t so in the case of The Woman King, a Black female-led epic action-adventure that opened to a better-than-expected $19.1 million over the Sept. 16-18 weekend at the domestic box office.
“Usually, everyone is rooting against you,” says Sony Motion Picture Group co-chairman Josh Greenstein. “That’s so true, but everyone is coming together for this one. It’s a win for Hollywood,” TriStar president Nicole Brown, who guided the movie, told The Hollywood Reporter in a Sept. 20 joint interview with Greenstein. Read more.
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3. Coca-Cola Florida, A Black-Owned Business, Named Best Managed Company In U.S. for 2022
Coca-Cola Florida, one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the U.S. and the largest in Florida, has been selected as a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company.
Founded in 2015, Coca-Cola Florida is the third-largest privately held and sixth-largest minority-owned business in the state. The company, headquartered in Tampa, covers 47 counties in the state as well as Miami, Jacksonville, and Orlando.
The Ledger reports the award, sponsored by The Wall Street Journal and Deloitte Private, recognizes the outstanding achievements of private U.S. companies and their management.
“This recognition is a significant achievement for us, and we see it as a validation of the diligence, consistent effort, and resilience of the 4,600 plus associates of Coke Florida,” said Troy Taylor, founder, chairman, and CEO of Coke Florida. Read more.
4. Sheryl Lee Ralph Brings Crowd To Its Feet After Her Emmy Victory
“Abbott Elementary” continues its winning streak! Sheryl Lee Ralph took home an Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Comedy series at the “74th Emmy Awards” on Monday night, the first win for the series during the broadcast.
As theGrio previously reported, “Abbott Elementary,” from writer, producer and star Quinta Brunson, has been a smash hit for ABC, earning critical acclaim and breaking ratings records. With seven nominations, the series has been a favorite to win in many of the categories. The first one went to alum of television and stage, Sheryl Lee Ralph, for her performance as veteran teacher Barbara Howard at the fictional school. Read more.
5. Sen. Raphael Warnock Holds Off Challenge From Herschel Walker In Georgia Senate Runoff Election
Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated challenger Herschel Walker Tuesday night (Dec. 6) to win a six-year term in the U.S. Senate in a close battle that resulted in a runoff, CBS News reported. With a 51-49 member majority, The victory gives Democrats clear control of the body over Republicans, who took control of the House of Representatives in the November election.
“In a sense, I am Georgia. I am an example, and an iteration of its history of its pain and its promise and the brutality and the possibility,” Warnock said at a victory celebration shortly after the race was called in his favor. “But because this is America and because we always have a path to make our country greater against unspeakable odds, here we stand together.” Read more.
6. In 1984, David Steward Borrowed $2K From His Dad To Venture Into Entrepreneurship — Now He’s The Majority Owner Of A $14.5B Company
Stories like these often provide hope, invigorate motivation, and inspire change, and Steward’s is no different.
Born in Chicago, IL, Steward came from humble beginnings with seven other siblings. Although he was born in the Windy City, his family moved to his mother’s hometown of Clinton, MO, where he was raised. There, they lived in a small home that did not include indoor plumbing or heating.
The family had a small farm with cows, vegetables, and crops. Tending to the land was a part of the Steward family’s daily responsibilities.
“My jobs included emptying the chamber pots, shaking down the ash in the potbelly stove and then spreading it on the driveway for traction, cleaning the barn, feeding the cows and pigs, milking the cow, and skimming the cream for the butter churn,” as documented by Horatio Alger Association.
“Our chores seemed endless,” Steward added. “But it was just the way we grew up, and it was all just a part of our lives.” Read more.
