Vieri was named in the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 .
greatest living footballers selected by Pelé as a part of FIFA’s centenary celebrations.
A prolific goalscorer, for a number of years, he was regarded as one of the best strikers in Europe, leading to him becoming the world’s most expensive player in 1999 when Inter Milan paid Lazio £32 million (€43 million) for his services.
Something of a footballing nomad, Vieri played for no fewer than 12 clubs throughout his career, mainly in Italy, but also in Spain and France. He started his career with Torino in 1991, but his most notable and successful spells were those at Juventus, Atlético Madrid, Lazio and Inter, clubs with which he won several honours.
As well as picking up several winners medals during his career, Vieri also claimed many individual awards including the Pichichi Trophy and Capocannoniere awards for the league’s top scorer in Spain and Italy respectively, and the Serie A Italian Footballer of the Year twice.
At international level, Vieri scored 23 goals in 49 appearances for Italy between 1997 and 2005, and is the joint ninth-highest goalscorer for his national team, alongside Francesco Graziani. He is also Italy’s highest ever goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup, along with .
Roberto Baggio and Paolo Rossi, with a combined nine goals from nine matches at the 1998 and 2002 editions of the tournament; he also took part at Euro 2004.
We had the pleasure interviewing Christian Vieri, at the 34th Annual Great Sports Legends Annual Dinner ,to benefit the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis , where he was honored as a Great Sports Legend.
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The new waves of outrage follow the U.S. Justice Department’s decision this week to not file civil rights charges against New York City Police officer Daniel Pantaleo, who put Garner in the chokehold that city officials say cost the Staten Island man his life.
It is outrageous that I have had to be fighting for five years to get the Mayor to do his job to make sure that there is accountability when the NYPD murders our children,” Carr said. “The Mayor has been dragging his heels and obstructing accountability at every turn for the past five years.”
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“Actions speak louder than words and so far I still haven’t seen action,” she later added. “I want to see action and will not stop fighting for my son until Pantaleo and all the other officers who did wrong are fired.”
Close to 500 Hundred Protesters were at the Rally at Gracie Mansion, close to 5 people were arrested, more protests and rallies are planned including one in Washington DC, in the coming days.
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The Wall Street Project was founded in 1996 by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and the Citizenship Education Fund; it was officially launched by Rev. Jesse Jackson and prominent minority business owners on January 15, 1997, Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday.
The Wall Street Project challenges Corporate America to end the multi-billion dollar trade deficit with minority vendors and consumers, while working to ensure equal opportunities for culturally diverse employees, entrepreneurs and consumers.
“The Wall Street Project is not an end in itself,” says Rev. Jackson, “nor a means to an end. It is an evolutionary process by which we view people of color and women as ‘value added’ and a mutually beneficial proposition to American business.
“The road to shared economic security travels through two-way trade, where all are included, and none are left in the margins of the marketplace. Industry by industry, the quantifiable gaps in opportunity and in access to capital for people of color-owned businesses define our agenda.
“Just as America did not realize how good professional sports could be until athletes of all colors could play, American business will not maximize its growth potential until all businesses have an equal opportunity to compete on an even playing field, where the rules are public and the goals are clear.
That is the goal of the Wall Street Project.” The Wall Street Project uses Operation Breadbasket’s model of research, education, negotiation, and reconciliation to achieve its mission to promote inclusion, opportunity and economic growth by encouraging public and private industries.
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New York, NY–November 6, 2017) The Shadow League (TSL), the premier online destination for journalistically sound sports coverage with a cultural perspective, hosted its 4th Annual Shadow League Awards on Wednesday, November 8th at ESPACE, in New York city.
The Shadow League honored three extraordinary men and women who are blazing trails for others and creating a significant impact in the sports arena. Richard Cho, General Manager of the Charlotte Hornets, Claressa Shields, Women’s WBC and IBF Super Middleweight Champion and Andrea Williams, Commissioner of the Big Sky Conference. The Shadow League Awards is presented by Buick.
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America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, welcomes two-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter and 2017 Promise Hero honoree, Andra Day; Grammy-award winning saxophonist, Kenny G; and five-time winner of the Apollo Theater’s rising new star award, saxophonist Austin Paul, Jr. at the third annual Promise Night Gala in NYC.
Andra Day will sing her motivational anthem “Rise Up” with Harlem’s Boys & Girls Harbor Choir.
Promise Night honorees exemplify how leaders from business, entertainment, government, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector can each have a role in improving the lives of America’s youth.
America’s Promise Founding Chair Gen. Colin Powell and Chair Alma Powell will present several awards throughout the event.
This year’s Promise of America honorees include:
Kenneth I. Chenault, chairman and CEO, American Express Company
Common, hip-hop artist, actor, film producer, and founder of the Common Ground Foundation
Arne Duncan, managing partner, Emerson Collective
Bryan Stevenson, executive director, Equal Justice Initiative
Dorothy Stoneman, founder, YouthBuild
Promise Hero honorees include: Andra Day and New England Patriot and Founder of Reading with Malcolm initiative, Malcolm Mitchell.
A salute by the Children of Gen. Colin Powell and Chair Alma Powell were done for their mother and father and there 20 years of Contribution to America’s Promise Alliance.
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GREATER NEW YORK CHAPTER, THE LINKS, INCORPORATED CELEBRATES
66 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE 2016 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION SPIRIT AWARDS LUNCHEON
HONORING EMMY-WINNING JOURNALIST AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
JACQUELINE ADAMS AND GOOGLE’S VP OF ACCESS STRATEGY AND EMERGING MARKETS
DR. MARIAN ROGERS CROAK
The Women of Distinction Spirit Awards Luncheon is the annual, signature fundraising event of the Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Each year, the Luncheon – which features an elegant fashion show, live music and vendor’s showcase – draws over 800 influencers from New York’s business, civic, social service, philanthropic and cultural sectors in support of the Chapter’s work in Services to Youth, the Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. This year’s Luncheon will honor Emmy Award-winning journalist and communications consultant Jacqueline Adams and technology pioneer Dr. Marian Rogers Croak, Vice President of Access Strategy and Emerging Markets for Google.
Among the highlights will be the popular Vendor Showcase, beginning at 11:00 AM and a spring fashion show. Barbara North-Lightning and Victoria James are the 2016 Luncheon Chairs. Luncheon Vice-Chairs are Kaylyn Johnson Chandler, DeNora M. Getachew, Icema D. Gibbs, Lynn K. Law, Katrina McGhee, Gerri Warren-Merrick, Rhonda R. Mims, Johnita Walker Mizelle, Helen C. Shelton and Linda Zango-Haley.
“The 2016 Women of Distinction Spirit Awards Luncheon will celebrate Greater New York’s 66 years of signature service, while honoring two accomplished women whose commitment to excellence in journalism and technology, respectively, have made a difference in our world today, “ says Rhonda Joy McLean, President of the Greater New York Chapter of The Links.
“We could think of no better way to honor our past and forge our future than to celebrate the achievements of Jacqueline Adams and Dr. Marian Rogers Croak as we continue to forge ahead with our mission of uplifting our community.”
In addition to the honorees, other notable attendees at the Luncheon include Link Natalie Fant, Eastern Area Director, The Links, Incorporated.
About the Greater New York Chapter, The Links, Incorporated
Established in 1946, The Links, Incorporated, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who, linked in friendship, are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African-Americans and persons of African descent. The Links, Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization, which consists of nearly 14,000 professional women of color in 282 chapters located in 42 states, the District of Columbia and the Bahamas.
Greater New York Chapter, founded in 1949, was the first chapter chartered in New York and comprises members from all five boroughs in New York City and from Long Island. Under the leadership of President, Rhonda Joy McLean, Greater New York Chapter is committed to fostering community outreach in the New York metropolitan area through quality programs with a long-term impact on the well-being and enrichment of African-Americans and other traditionally underserved communities. For the past several years, Greater New York has focused heavily on enhancing the lives of those who have been victimized by domestic and family violence.
The 44th Annual BRAG Gala was held at The New York Hilton midtown Manhattan. This years theme “Dare, Defy, Disrupt,” exemplified the spirit of this years honorees. Honorees included Edward Enninful, Fashion and Style Director at W Magazine, who received the BRAG Business Achievement Award, Shawuan Johnson, SVP/ GMM of Women’s Apparel and Accessories at Tommy Hilfiger, received the BRAG Special Recognition Award and Boris Kodjoe, Patrick Kodjoe & James G. Brown, Jr. founders of ALFA (The Luxury for Custom-Tailored Clothing), where honored with The BRAG JJ Thomas Innovator Award.
Lloyd Boston, TV Host and Style Contributor, hosted of this year’s event and his year’s special music talent included guests DJ Kiss, as well as a live performance by singer/ songwriter Sebastian Mikael.
Honoree Edward Enninful was unable to attend due to travel, however, modeling icon Ajak Deng and W Magazine Market and Accessories Director Karla Martinez accepted on his behalf.
Scholarships were awarded to 31 students who are interested in pursuing careers in fashion and retail related industries.
About the BRAG Gala: Each year as BRAG celebrates excellence in fashion and retail, it also awards scholarships to students who are interested in careers in the industry, have achieved academic success, and exhibit the financial need. As advocates for diversity in retail-related industries, BRAG serves as one of few organizations that offer guidance to high school students, college students and young professionals. To date, BRAG has awarded over $900,000 in scholarships to more than 400 students.
