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Sheryl Lee Ralph (Photo by Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

Sheryl Lee Ralph took home the Emmy for best supporting actress in a comedy series during the Sept. 12, 2022 Emmys and made history as the second Black woman to win the coveted award since Jackee Harry won it in 1987 for her role as Sandra on “227,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. When Ralph took the stage, the “Abbott Elementary” actress sang a verse from Dianne Reeves’ “Endangered Species” as the audience gave her a standing ovation. Meanwhile, HBO’s “Euphoria” star Zendaya also made history, becoming the first Black woman to win lead actress in a drama and the youngest two-time winner of any Emmy in history. To make the night of “Black Girl Magic” end with a bang, Lizzo’s “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” beat out a number of veteran competition contenders, including “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” and Quinta Brunson won for writing for a comedy series for “Abbott Elementary.”

Pharrell Williams announced the launch of new creative advocacy agency Mighty Dream on Sept. 12. The Grammy-winning producer and entrepreneur collaborated with Edelman to cofound the effort, reports AdWeek. Derived from Pharrell’s 2021 Elephant in the Room panel, which examined the business potential in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia, Mighty Dream will exclusively develop products and creative solutions that solve some of the societal challenges that have marginalized communities. Says Pharrell, “Mighty Dream aims to create what’s missing in creativity, in advocacy, in society.”

The International Federation of Real Estate welcomes Harlem/ NYC real estate firm CEO Eugenia Foxworth to the World Board of Directors. She will serve on the FIABCI World Board of Directors from 2022 to 2025 and becomes the first Black person to be elected to this role. “I look forward to the FIABCI Board of Directors meeting in NYC from September 15-16, 2022,” says Foxworth. “During this time there will be an investment Forum and Trade Mission. One of the highlights of the two-day event is the panel discussion ‘How the Pandemic and ESG changed Global Real Estate Investments over the last two years’ which is being held at the University Club.”

On Sept. 12, the Cort Theatre on Broadway in the Big Apple was officially renamed the James Earl Jones Theatre in honor of the iconic multi-award winning American actor. Following a $47 million restoration and expansion of the building, a formal dedication ceremony will take place on 48th Street to celebrate the theater’s completion. The official dedication ceremony will be open to invited guests and members of the press. It will include special performances, tours of the renovated theater, and an unveiling of the new marquee. Celebrities who attended the renaming included Brian Stokes Mitchell, Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Norm Lewis, Danielle Brooks, and cast members from the Tony-winning Best Musical, “A Strange Loop.”

HubSpot partners with NTWRK for exclusive Sept. 9 fashion drop

By NOSAYABA ODESANYA

Special to the AmNews

HubSpot, a customer relationship management platform for scaling companies, partnered with NTWRK, a North America livestream shopping platform, for an exclusive fashion drop at INBOUND 2022 curated by Antoine Gregory, founder of Black Fashion Fair, an innovative retail and editorial platform and community. HubSpot is a leading customer relation management platform that provides software and support to help manage growing companies. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, operations, and website management. HubSpot’s focus is to accumulate growth for these companies by creating meaningful connections within their community. The company has partnered with NTWRK on a series of co-collaborations this year to celebrate artists, designers and entrepreneurs who have decided to share their creativity with the rest of the world. NTWRK is not only providing a platform but is also allowing the artists to make art through NTWRK’s video-first commerce platform to a broader audience while raising awareness and funding for underserved communities.

The fashion drop, in partnership with Gregory and Black Fashion Fair, is designed to bring light to emerging Black designers. Amy Marino, HubSpot’s global head of brand marketing, said, “Antoine Gregory’s Black Fashion Fair is a great example of a business that puts its mission at its core—and they’ve scaled while maintaining purpose. We’re inspired by Antoine’s accomplishments and excited to partner once again with NTWRK to cocreate a one-of-a-kind collection that amplifies these talented designers and their stories.”

The exclusive collection features new designs by Antoine Manning (founder of Homage Year) and Nicole Zizi (founder of Nicole Zizi Studio), two designers who are expanding through their commitment to their brand, their communities, and their customers. The products include Antoine Manning’s signature Mini Ova bag in HubSpot’s solaris orange, Nicole Zizi’s iconic organic cotton logo hoodie with “grow better” detailing, and a custom one-of-one Nicole Zizi recycled patchwork denim jacket. All proceeds from the drop will be donated to the Brooklyn Sewing Academy, a program dedicated to addressing systemic issues in the design industry through education and training.

NTWRK CEO Aaron Levant said, “Our partnerships with HubSpot have reflected our shared commitment to uplift new creative talent to fans on the cutting edge of art and fashion. In our third collaboration, we’re proud to highlight diverse creators who face obstacles in business development and retail exposure, and to shine a spotlight on Antoine Gregory’s drive and commitment to advocating for change.”

NTWRK and HubSpot’s third drop will take place on Sept. 9 during INBOUND, an annual event powered by HubSpot that unites thought leaders from over 161 countries across marketing, sales, customer success, and revenue operations. The drop launches live on the NTWRK app on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. ET. The event immediately follows the 12:15 p.m. INBOUND Spotlight Stage talk with NTWRK CMO Jason Brown and Antoine Gregory. This collaboration is the latest drop in HubSpot’s and NTWRK’s innovative brand partnership, which includes two prior releases with King Saladeen and Cristina Martinez.

Product details: • Mini Solaris Orange Ova Bags with Sprocket Keychain by Homage Year - $200 • Nicole Zizi Solaris Orange Hoodies with Grow Better detailing - $150 • Custom 1:1 Recycled Patchwork Denim Jacket designed by Nicole Zizi – $800