New York City Mayor Officially Designates Black Entrepreneurs Day


In a heartwarming surprise, New York City Mayor Eric Adams took to the Apollo Theater stage to honor Daymond's commitment to supporting Black businesses in a special ceremony.

The event, attended by notable figures such as Cedric the Entertainer, Shaq, Anthony Anderson, Whoopi Goldberg, and Rick Ross, celebrated entrepreneurial success. 

Mayor Adams presented Daymond John with a Proclamation, officially designating the day as “Black Entrepreneurs Day.” He expressed gratitude to Daymond for his tireless efforts in empowering Black entrepreneurs through the annual event and the NAACP grants it provides yearly.

To learn more about who else attended the event and details of the personal relationship between Mayor Adams and Daymond John click right here.

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