Esports in 2021: The Year of the Crossover
With the beginning of 2021 seeing much of the sports landscape move closer to a state of normalcy, the world of esports projects to have a banner year after an influx of new viewers joined while the pandemic dragged on. The gaming space seems to be hitting a critical mass…
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UNCF New York to host Virtual “A Mind Is…” Gala Supporting HBCUs and Students
Social justice champion Stacey Abrams, Starbucks Board Chair Mellody Hobson, and Philanthropist Michael Bloomberg highlight fundraising event to deliver impact to both HBCUs and their students The annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” New York Gala is moving online this year, set for 7 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 4. The…
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Cupid Covid Kindness
Although COVID has made it difficult to share our love for others, we have found some creative ways to get together by using social media platforms and other approaches to get in touch with people who are special to us. During the pandemic, it is important that we stay…
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Let’s Talk Roots: The Complexities of Being Latinx in the US
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Taylor team came together virtually to “talk roots.” This was an intimate #TAYLORUNITED conversation around the complexities of assimilation, identity and authenticity. A few of our Latinx colleagues discussed the challenges of an evolving sense of identity. Take a look at our…
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Sports Betting’s Mainstream Push
On May 14, 2018, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling that struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), effectively giving individual states the green light to decide for themselves whether they wanted to legalize sports betting within their borders. Fast forward to today, and sports…
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