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Author, Entrepreneur, and Business Advisor, Frank Savage speaking with Glenn Gilliam

HBCU Proud: Frank Savage

Frank Savage, author of The Savage Way, came from meager beginnings and reached a pinnacle in the financial industry. He's also an HBCU grad! Frank graduated from Howard University in Washington, DC and credits Howard with providing the foundation for the person he has become. Glenn Gilliam interviewed Frank Savage at a Health First Black Historm Month celebration.

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Michele Miller, CBS News Correspondent

HBCU Proud: Michele Miller A Generation of Legacy at Howard University

Michele Miller, CBS News Correspondent and wife of National Urban League President, Marc Morial, is a graduate of Howard University.

Using his Samsung S4 phone, What's The 411 host, Glenn Gilliam, caught up with Michele Miller at The Network Journal's 25 Influential Black Women in Business. The background is a "little" noisy, but you can hear Ms. Miller speak about the importance of The Network Journal's celebration of influential Black Women in business and how Howard University prepared her to have a successful career.

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HBCU Grad Traci Otey Blunt proud to be one of the 25 Most Influential Businenss Women

HBCU Proud: Traci Otey Blunt

What's The 411TV host, Glenn Gilliam caught up with Traci Otey Blunt at The Network Journal's 25 Influential Black Women in Business luncheon at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel. Ms. Blunt is the SVP, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs for RLJ Companies, which is owned by Robert L. "Bob" Johnson, founder of BET Networks.

Not to miss the opportunity to get a few words with Ms. Blunt, Glenn swung into action with his Samsung S4 smartphone. The background noise is a "little" noisy, but nonetheless we're able to hear Ms. Blunt talk about some of Mr. Johnson's initiatives and her pride of being an HBCU alum.

Ms. Blunt is a graduate of Tennessee State University. She credit Tennessee State University for instilling a "sense of self".

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Ty Stone-Adams, MACY’s Project Manager & Community Relations Liaison for the Senior Vice President of External Affairs

HBCU Proud: Ty Stone-Adams, A Southern University Grad

When Glenn Gilliam, Host, What's The 411 saw Ty Stone-Adams at The Network Journal's 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards, he didn't waste any time maneuvering to interview Ms. Stone-Adams using his Samsung S4 phone. It was the end of the luncheon and the background is a "little" noisy, but we are delighted that Glenn was able to get a few words with Ms. Stone-Adams.

Ty Stone-Adams, MACY's Project Manager & Community Relations Liaison for the Senior Vice President of External Affairs is a graduate of Southern University. Ms. Stone-Adams explains why partnering with The Network Journal is so vital.

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Robinson Cano Receiving Award from Latino Sports

Robinson Cano Still An All Star

Robinson Cano, former New York Yankees and now second baseman for the Seattle Mariners, still has what it takes to be an All Star.

He was voted to his fifth Major League Baseball All Star Game.

The Seattle Mariners are also poised to make a playoff appearance this season, in part because of Cano's tremendous contributions.

As a Yankees fan, you can't talk about Robinson Cano without talking about his contract negotiations with the New York Yankees.

Many New York Yankees fans wish the Yankees and Cano could have had a meeting of the minds that would have allowed Cano to stay a member of the Yankees.

Greg Alcala says that Cano's desire for a 10-year contract was borne out of him wanting to retire with the Yankees.

However, Greg wishes that Cano and the Yankees could have agreed on five years and then renegotiated for the next five years.

If you are a New York Yankees fan, how do feel about Robinson Cano being with the Seattle Mariners?

Do you think it is a possibility for Cano to come back and retire from the New York Yankees?

VIDEO: Join the Conversation About Robinson Cano!

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russel Wilson talking with the media

NFL Pre-Season Player Ranking Lists Are Biased

NFL Pre-Season Rankings Becoming an Irritant

Every year before the NFL season starts, the player ranking lists make their way to the public consciousness.

Glenn Gilliam, Host, What's The 411Sports, is not happy about the latest NFL player rankings. He's concerned that Russell Wilson, despite winning the Super Bowl last year, is being ranked too low.

He also feels Geno Smith, a rookie quarterback with the New York Jets, received no love even though he helped the New York Jets attain an 8-8 record with no real offensive help.

Chris Graham believes that Geno Smith has more room to grow this year with Michael Vick behind him. 

Give the young guns aka new jacks, the praise they so rightfully deserve.

On the other hand, What's The 411Sports reporter Gregory Alcala is a bit more cautious; he feels that we should wait to see what else the new jacks accomplish.

However, when asked would he start a new team with the new jacks or the old heads; Gregory said he would go with the newer players.

Who would be on your team, new players or the older guys?

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Paul Pierce talking withe media

Paul Pierce Leaving the Brooklyn Nets

In general, the What's The 411Sports team feels the Washington Wizards is a good move for Paul Pierce, but it hurts Glenn Gilliam's heart to see him go.

Chris Graham was absolutely ecstatic about Pierce's move to the Wizards.

Chris sees the Washington Wizards, a team with so many players under 30 years of age, in dire need of leadership. He believes Paul Pierce is a great fit to help mentor the younger players.

Chris acknowledges that Paul Pierce has played with the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets and most of all, he has championship rings.

"This was a great move for Paul," Glenn Gilliam said. "As sorry as I am to see him go, I wish he could have stayed. He gave us all excitement to go to the Barclays Center and see him play for the Brooklyn Nets. It's an unfortunate situation, but he had to make the right move for his career. This was perfect. The Wizards are a playoff caliber team; he could take them to another level."

Glenn Gilliam wondered why Paul Pierce didn't follow Doc Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Gregory Alcala thinks Pierce would not have received the attention that he is looking for with the Clippers and there is better chemistry with the Wizards.

Could it be that Doc Rivers doesn't feel real stability with the Clippers given the Donald Sterling fiasco?

VIDEO: Join the Conversation about Paul Pierce Going to the Wizards.

 

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Lance Stevenson

Pat Riley Courting Lance Stephenson

Now that LeBron James is settled in Cleveland, it is reported that Pat Riley, Miami Heat, Team President, is checking out Lance Stephenson, another 2014 NBA free agent, to fill out the Miami Heat roster.

In general, the What's The 411Sports team feels Stephenson would be a good fit in Miami.

However, Glenn Gilliam would prefer that Stephenson come to New York because he is a passionate guy that plays with abandon.

VIDEO: Join the conversation about Pat Riley and Lance Stephenson

 

Which team do you think would be a good fit for Lance Stephenson?

Pamela El, Chief Marketing Officer, NBA

NBA Hires Pamela El to be its Chief Marketing Officer

In this video, Glenn Gilliam reports that the NBA hired Pamela El to be its Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.

Ms. El is responsible for the NBA's global marketing operation, directing brand development, overall marketing, and advertising for the NBA, WNBA, and NBA Development League.

Prior to the NBA, Pam served as Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing, for Nationwide Insurance where she was responsible for driving financial services marketing strategies and break through executions. She has over 30 years of related marketing and communications experience including 15 years with world class advertising agencies.

Prior to Nationwide, Pam led the State Farm marketing organization for over a decade where she was responsible for marketing and sales strategy, brand management, and all media and sponsorships.

Pam holds a degree in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University. She was named by Advertising Age as one of the Top Most Influential Marketers in 2012 and Top 50 Marketing Executives in 2010. Pam and her husband, Bill, are currently relocating from Columbus, Ohio to New York City.

Pamela El reports to Mark Tatum, Deputy Commissioner, National Basketball Association.

VIDEO: Pamela El the NBA's New Chief Marketing Officer

Nick Zeisloft

Indiana Men's Basketball Picks Up Nick Zeisloft

Nick Zeisloft Jumps from Illinois State and Lands at Indiana

Nick Zeisloft graduated from Illinois State in three years instead of the usual four years and decided to make a move to play basketball at Indiana.

"The addition of Nick allows us to spread and space the floor even more and play with more pace," Indiana coach Tom Crean said, according to a press release. "More importantly, we are adding a young man that has been raised well and has been well coached throughout his career. He brings a physical and mental toughness that has allowed him to play at a strong level and brings leadership and maturity to our program."

Zeisloft graduated from Illinois State with a degree in Finance and will be a graduate student at Indiana.

He will be eligible to play basketball for the Hoosiers for two years.

Zeisloft will be a player to watch.

VIDEO: Conversation about Nick Zeisloft

 

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