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Chris Paul Graduates From HBCU Winston-Salem State Nearly 20 Years After Leaving Wake Forest For The NBA

On Dec. 16, Chris Paul graduated from Winston-Salem State University with a bachelor's degree in communications.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 16, 2022

Featured HBCU

NBA Player Chris Paul Says He Wants To Own An NBA Team — 'I Would Like To Be A Part Of An Ownership Group'

During an interview at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, Chris Paul spoke about NBA ownership.

Ngozi Nwanji

Sep 15, 2022

HBCU News

Chris Paul Continues His Commitment To Funding HBCU Scholarships In Partnership With Koia

Chris Paul partners with Koia and Support Black Colleges to release an exclusive plant based line and all proceeds to fund HBCU scholarships.

Samantha Dorisca

Jun 8, 2022

Featured

How Chris Paul's Savvy Moves On And Off The Court Made Him $160M Richer

He's considered one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. But this is how Chris Paul earned his $160 million net worth.

Bernadette Giacomazzo

Apr 25, 2022

Education HBCU News

President Biden To Appoint Actress Taraji P. Henson And NBA Player Chris Paul To HBCU Advisory Board

The White House will appoint Taraji P. Henson and Chris Paul to President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Samantha Dorisca

Apr 1, 2022

Business Venture Capital

NBA Star Chris Paul Becomes Equity Partner In Black-Owned La Fête Wine

NBA Star Chris Paul has recently joined La Fête Wine Company, a Black-owned wine brand, as an equity partner.

Ngozi Nwanji

Feb 1, 2022

Business News Venture Capital

Michael Jordan, Giannis Antetokounmpo Invest In Watch Startup Projected To Hit A $1B Valuation

WatchBox announces it has pooled $165 million in funding from investors that include Michael Jordan, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more.

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 23, 2021

Business

Jay-Z And Chris Paul Invest In $3M Seed Round For Black-Owned Vegan Cheese Brand Misha's Kind Foods

Jay-Z and Chris Paul continue to invest in plant-based companies with their latest investment in Misha's Kind Foods — a vegan cheese brand.

Ngozi Nwanji

Aug 27, 2021

Business Venture Capital

NBA's Chris Paul Joins Digital Media Startup Greenfly As Strategic Investor And Partner

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul joins growth round for digital media startup Greenfly as its newest strategic investor and partner.

Njera Perkins

Aug 24, 2021

Business HBCU Venture Capital

NBA's Chris Paul Invests In Koia To Make Plant-Based Lifestyles Accessible For The Black Community

Phoenix Sun superstar Chris Paul teams up with plant-based manufacturer Koia to serve the Black and brown communities.

Samantha Dorisca

Aug 20, 2021

News

Audio-Learning Platform Knowable Partners With NBA Star Chris Paul For Online Nutrition Course

First-of-its-kind audio-learning platform Knowable has partnered up NBA star Chris Paul to lead an online course about nutrition in Black communities.

Njera Perkins

Jan 28, 2021

News

NBA's Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Baron Davis Invest in Banking App Goalsetter

Black-owned kids and family finance app Goalsetter announced a $3.9 million seed capital round to continue teaching financial literacy in Black communities.

Njera Perkins

Jan 26, 2021

News

Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade Announce Support Fund For Black Community

NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade launched the Social Change Fund to offer more financial support and resources in the Black community.

Njera Perkins

Jul 23, 2020