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Perhaps no other black business person stirs up more polarizing debate than Herman Cain. The former head of Godfather’s Pizza, stepped into the political limelight in 2011 when he announced his candidacy as the Republican presidential nominee. That effort was thwarted by a series of sexual harassment allegations against Cain. Yet, he has re-emerged on the national stage as a proposed pick by President Trump to sit on the Federal Reserve Board. A success in business, yet, a failure in politics—is now the time for Herman Cain to rise to political prominence?
Herman Cain’s Business Backstory
Cain was named president of the then-failing Godfather’s Pizza chain in 1986. In an article from Black Enterprise in 1988 on Cain: “Fresh from rejuvenating Pillsbury’s Burger King chain in the Philadelphia region, the energetic, enthusiastic new president of Godfather’s went immediately to work closing weak outlets, strengthening the company’s advertising thrust, repairing relations with franchisees and swiftly resolving legal conflicts.”
Black Enterprise Magazine
Without question, Cain has proven he possesses sharp business acumen. Under his leadership, Godfather’s Pizza saw a reversal in sales decline and generated $260 million in sales.
He demonstrated business savvy early on. The Morehouse College graduate served a short period in the Navy and then went on to complete a master’s degree in Computer Science at Purdue University. His first corporate position was as a business analyst at Coca-Cola.
Cain’s business talents came to light during his next gig at Pillsbury where he advanced to vice president status within five years.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Although he quickly ascended the corporate ladder, Cain also had an entrepreneurial spirit. He set his sights on the fast food business—even becoming a member of a Burger King kitchen crew to learn the ins and outs of the hamburger business. Within seven months, he was promoted to regional vice president.
“You’ve got to have a passion for that business, followed by a desire to make it to the top,” he said in an interview with Black Enterprise in 1988. “Then you will do whatever you need to do in order to get there.”
He eventually bought the Godfather’s Pizza chain from its parent company, Pillsbury for an estimated $50 million. The transaction was the first leveraged buyout of a major fast-food company by a black executive in business history.
Political Ambitions
Cain’s political ambitions were made clear when he ran as a Republican presidential nominee. Plagued by scandal, his campaign fell flat—perhaps one of the rare failures for the businessman.
Now, with the blessings of Donald Trump, it seems that Cain is poised to assume a prominent political and economic position at the Federal Reserve. How likely is his appointment and is he the person for the job?
No, says Catherine Rampell, a columnist for The Washington Post. And it isn’t just about the troubling sexual harassment allegations that took down his presidential run, she says.
“When it comes to understanding pretty basic policy issues, Cain isn’t able,” writes Rampell.
“Most people who remember anything about Cain’s brief political career might know him for the “9-9-9” tax rate plan. Unfortunately, neither did that plan have rates that were actually 9 percent nor did it turn out to be particularly strong in its arithmetic,” she continues.
A fellow Republican, Sen. Mitt Romney, also cast doubt about Cain’s fitness for the Fed. “I doubt that will be a nomination. But if it were a nomination, you can bet [what] the interest rates he would be pushing for,” Romney said in an interview.
“If Herman Cain were on the Fed, you’d know the interest rate would soon be 9-9-9.”
Some Republicans are more optimistic. Sen. David Perdue, a Georgia Republican, said about Cain; “He’s a business guy. He’s got a great background for it. I know him personally. I think personally he’d be a great addition,” according to Fortune.
Cain’s businesses successes have seemed to elude his success in politics. Is his appointment a serious consideration or another one of the mercurial President’s whims? And if appointed to the Fed, how effective can he be? That all remains to be seen.
Related: THE BLACK CONSERVATIVE WOMAN IN THE RUNNING TO LEAD MICHIGAN’S REPUBLICAN PARTY
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Perhaps no other black business person stirs up more polarizing debate than Herman Cain. The former head of Godfather’s Pizza, stepped into the political limelight in 2011 when he announced his candidacy as the Republican presidential nominee. That effort was thwarted by a series of sexual harassment allegations against Cain. Yet, he has re-emerged on the national stage as a proposed pick by President Trump to sit on the Federal Reserve Board. A success in business, yet, a failure in politics—is now the time for Herman Cain to rise to political prominence?
Herman Cain’s Business Backstory
Cain was named president of the then-failing Godfather’s Pizza chain in 1986. In an article from Black Enterprise in 1988 on Cain: “Fresh from rejuvenating Pillsbury’s Burger King chain in the Philadelphia region, the energetic, enthusiastic new president of Godfather’s went immediately to work closing weak outlets, strengthening the company’s advertising thrust, repairing relations with franchisees and swiftly resolving legal conflicts.”
Black Enterprise Magazine
Without question, Cain has proven he possesses sharp business acumen. Under his leadership, Godfather’s Pizza saw a reversal in sales decline and generated $260 million in sales.
He demonstrated business savvy early on. The Morehouse College graduate served a short period in the Navy and then went on to complete a master’s degree in Computer Science at Purdue University. His first corporate position was as a business analyst at Coca-Cola.
Cain’s business talents came to light during his next gig at Pillsbury where he advanced to vice president status within five years.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Although he quickly ascended the corporate ladder, Cain also had an entrepreneurial spirit. He set his sights on the fast food business—even becoming a member of a Burger King kitchen crew to learn the ins and outs of the hamburger business. Within seven months, he was promoted to regional vice president.
“You’ve got to have a passion for that business, followed by a desire to make it to the top,” he said in an interview with Black Enterprise in 1988. “Then you will do whatever you need to do in order to get there.”
He eventually bought the Godfather’s Pizza chain from its parent company, Pillsbury for an estimated $50 million. The transaction was the first leveraged buyout of a major fast-food company by a black executive in business history.
Political Ambitions
Cain’s political ambitions were made clear when he ran as a Republican presidential nominee. Plagued by scandal, his campaign fell flat—perhaps one of the rare failures for the businessman.
Now, with the blessings of Donald Trump, it seems that Cain is poised to assume a prominent political and economic position at the Federal Reserve. How likely is his appointment and is he the person for the job?
No, says Catherine Rampell, a columnist for The Washington Post. And it isn’t just about the troubling sexual harassment allegations that took down his presidential run, she says.
“When it comes to understanding pretty basic policy issues, Cain isn’t able,” writes Rampell.
“Most people who remember anything about Cain’s brief political career might know him for the “9-9-9” tax rate plan. Unfortunately, neither did that plan have rates that were actually 9 percent nor did it turn out to be particularly strong in its arithmetic,” she continues.
A fellow Republican, Sen. Mitt Romney, also cast doubt about Cain’s fitness for the Fed. “I doubt that will be a nomination. But if it were a nomination, you can bet [what] the interest rates he would be pushing for,” Romney said in an interview.
“If Herman Cain were on the Fed, you’d know the interest rate would soon be 9-9-9.”
Some Republicans are more optimistic. Sen. David Perdue, a Georgia Republican, said about Cain; “He’s a business guy. He’s got a great background for it. I know him personally. I think personally he’d be a great addition,” according to Fortune.
Cain’s businesses successes have seemed to elude his success in politics. Is his appointment a serious consideration or another one of the mercurial President’s whims? And if appointed to the Fed, how effective can he be? That all remains to be seen.
Related: THE BLACK CONSERVATIVE WOMAN IN THE RUNNING TO LEAD MICHIGAN’S REPUBLICAN PARTY
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Cloth diapers are all the rage these days for multiple reasons. The most popular has to do with reducing your family’s carbon footprint and helping to limit the amount of trash being dumped in a landfill. Another reason is to save money on reusing diapers instead of running up a disposable diaper expense every month. No matter your reason, we’ve spent a few hours searching for our favorite cloth diapers for all you nerdy parents out there.
Most babies learn to roll before they crawl. Once they start rolling there’s no stopping them. From one side of the room to the other. Unfortunately, you can’t give them any dice until they are older, unless you purchase these giant foam dice. Either way, you’ll see them rolling.
If you’re a Pokemon fan, then you are in luck. These super cute Pikachu diapers will brighten up any day. You’ll be able to play your own version of Pokemon Go around the house.
I know you have big aspirations for your little one. You want them to go to Hogwarts, train to become a wizard, and then save the planet from super villians. I’m just joking, but this diaper will definitely show off how serious you are about the fantasy genre.
As much as your baby stays up at night you’d think that they might don a mask and fight crime during those wee hours. Sadly, your baby is not capable of leaving your home without being carried or sitting in a stroller. That doesn’t mean you can’t dress them in this adorable Batman diaper.
Wizard In Training Cloth Diaper
Another Harry Potter diaper, but this time we’re just talking about your little apprentice one day becoming a wizard. This diaper’s design is embroidered rather than printed. Each one is handmade.
Lord of the Rings Cloth Diaper
To all of you fantasy fans out there, check out this Lord of the Rings White Tree of Gondor cloth diaper. Not in a million years did I ever think we would see LOTR on a baby’s bum. What an exciting time to be alive. Perfect for taking your little one an adventure.
If you’re going to put a superhero on your baby’s bum, why not make it Deadpool? This cute diaper is wonderful for days when your child is being sassy. Dress your baby for the mood they are currently in.
Assorted Designs Cloth Diapers 6-Pack
This bundle of diapers comes with six different designs making it a great value. You get a little of everything here; dinosaurs, monsters, mustaches, skulls, whales, and a basic geometric design. This pack comes with 12 inserts.
Assorted Designs Cloth Diapers 6-Pack
Here’s another fantastic six-pack of cloth diapers. These designs include a rocket ship, dinosaur, suns, birds, more birds, and even more birds. Inserts are also included with this pack.
Imagine being snatched up and taken to the Jedi temple at a very young age, only to never see your parents again. The more I learn about the Jedi the less appealing their Order sounds to me. However, you can still train your little one in the ways of the Force all by yourself.
Being a father, mother, or just a parent in general is hard work. However, I can only imagine what it’s like to spend your days saving the galaxy, parading around as a Jedi, only to go home and take care of a little baby. Who would want to take on that responsibility?
Before your baby can save Hyrule and the princess Zelda, they’ll need to learn to run, carry a sword, and of course use a potty. This awesome cloth diaper will encourage you to keep raising that baby until they’re old enough to play some video games with you.
Are you into retro arcade games or at least the art style? If the answer is yes, then you might want to check out this little diaper from the classic Pacman arcade game. I can still hear that famous theme in my head as I write this.
Personally, I don’t think a person can own too many Star Wars cloth diapers. Star Wars is such a huge universe you can literally never run out of awesome designs. Take this classic poster image for example. You could do a whole collection of cloth diapers just based on Star Wars movie posters.
Link is ready to launch himself into some baddies on the back of this diaper. Really loving how vivid the colors are for this one. Perfect for you Nintendo and Legend of Zelda fans.
This unique design takes us back to the simpler days of gaming on the NES, Gameboy, and even SNES. You might be too young to remember those days, but all gamers reminisce about their glory days growing up. Do you remember when you could spend hours playing games and it didn’t matter?
One the most loved characters from the silver screen is R2D2. He’s the true hero in Star Wars and now you can put him right on your baby’s bottom.
Star Wars Panel Print Cloth Diaper
This Star Wars diaper is different than the rest. This one features panels with many of the memorable characters. It’s quite colorful, plus Boba Fett is on it. How can you pass a diaper with the most famous bounty hunter on it?
Is your family made up of gamers? If the answer is yes, then this cloth diaper is perfect your little one. Keep in mind, this diaper is a potpourri of games like Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, LEGO Batman, Pokemon, and others.
Doctor Who Tardis Cloth Diaper
Does your little one travel through time when you’re not looking? Maybe you have a little Time Lord living under your roof. The hardest part of raising a baby is that you can’t share all the things you love with them yet. Guess you just have to dress them in the things you love then.
Classic Doctor Who Cloth Diaper
This Doctor Who cloth diaper has a nice classical design on it. I’m really digging the constellation theme that’s happening here. Perfect for your Doctor Who collection.
Are you a big fan of the Avengers? This cloth diaper stars Captain America doing what he does best, beating up some bad guys. If you or your partner loves Cap, then I’d definitely surprise them by dressing your baby in this diaper.
Snuggle This Muggle Cloth Diaper
We love Harry Potter and when it comes to cloth diapers we wanted to feature as many as possible. Of course no one has to tell you to snuggle your baby, but just in case you or your partner forget you have this to remind you.
Harry Potter Artsy Cloth Diaper
This Harry Potter cloth diaper features a hand drawn unique design. The childlike design captures the juvenile innocence of the first couple years at Hogwarts.
Original Star Trek Cloth Diaper
Your baby is boldly going into their future. They are also going to love going potty in this diaper.
Ghostface from Scream Cloth Diaper
If you’re a fan of horror films, specifically the Scream films, then you’ve just hit the jackpot. Bring the iconic Ghostface in to your home and have your child give the other parents nightmares. Being a fan of horror has never been more fun.
1…2 Freddy’s coming for you. Are you a Nightmare On Elm Street fan? Putting Freddy’s face on your child’s bottom ensures that they will grow up huge fans of the horror genre, right? Nothing like going to the grocery store and scaring the older folk.
Nightmare Before Christmas Cloth Diaper
For those of us that consider ourselves to be a little more alternative than the rest of the populations. It’s no surprise we tend to be attracted to the weirder sides of love and affection. The Jack and Sally story found in Nightmare Before Christmas is a good example of just that.
Original Ghostbusters Cloth Diaper
OMG! Who you going to call first once you dress your baby in this adorable original Ghostbusters cloth diaper? It’s even got the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on it.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice… Boom, check out this cloth diaper it’s just oozing with cuteness.
Monsters Of Every Letter Cloth Diaper
Monsters are everywhere on this diaper and they’re in the shape of letters. What better way for you to teach your baby the alphabet than by associating letters with these adorable beasts.
Flying Spaghetti Monster Cloth Diaper
All hail the supreme pasta deity. Millions of people are known to devote their lives to this noodlely entity. Now you can start your baby off on the right foot by dressing them devoutly everyday.
You Are Not Alone Cloth Diaper
It’s true, babies are never alone. That goes for you as well. How much legit alone time do you really have? Sometimes, you might be wishing for those aliens to come abduct you.
Look what the baby dug up. This dinosaur bones diper is perfect for you wanna be paleontologists.
Don’t worry, we’ve got something for you astronomers as well. This diaper featuring the solar system will have your baby staring up into the stars…when you’re feeding them at 3am.
Cthulhu Loves You Cloth Diaper
Did you think we’d forget the great Cthulhu? Heck no, and you know what? Cthulhu loves you. Each one of you. That’s why you should buy this for your baby.
I don’t think cats would make good Jedi. No, I think felines are more of the sith persuasion. Maybe I’m wrong in my logic, but kitties appear to be more selfish than other furry animals.
Shiver me timbers, matey. It’s time to go grab ye rags and scrub down the poop deck. Hold yer nose tightly me lads and lasses, tis going to be a real stinker.
There’s A Dragon On Your Bum Cloth Diaper
Who doesn’t love a good dragon? Isn’t that the whole reason we watch Game of Thrones? This dragon diaper looks like a watercolor painting. A truly unique find.
Mixing potions, deciphering scrolls, or even practicing conjuring ancient beings, you want your child to love magic as much as you do. Trust me, they will, but for now this diaper is the best you can do.
Rick and Morty are everywhere, including your baby’s butt. I’m not sure when this pop-culture phenomenon will end, but for now it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, nope it’s just Elton John’s classic song Rocket Man being played as your baby rolls around on the floor. Future astronauts take heed, the future is in about 22 years.
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Fans of Fox’s Lucifer were devastated when the network cancelled the cult series after three seasons. Based on the Vertigo comics seris, Lucifer followed the adventures of its titular devil (Tom Ellis), the charming, charismatic and devilishly handsome Lord of Hell, who partners with LAPD detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German) to take down criminals.
Fans quickly took to social media to try and save the show, especially after a season three finale that left the series with a massive cliffhanger. Luckily, all the prayers and/or virgin sacrifices worked, as Netflix announced that they would be picking up the series. The resurrected show released their first teaser trailer for the new season, with a clip showing German and new cast member Inbar Lavi (Prison Break), who will be playing Eve.
well now we know @tomellis17 has really settled in here at @netflix 👀 #lucifer pic.twitter.com/ppkTJOSiEg
— Lucifer (@LuciferNetflix) April 5, 2019
Tom Ellis strolls in towards the end, rocking a Netflix bathrobe and mug, before assuring fans that the show won’t get any racier in its Netflix move. He then walks off set, but not before dropping his robe. Netflix hasn’t released a date for the new season, but this cheeky teaser promises that the gang will be up to all their old tricks.
(via io9, image: 20th Century Fox)
- Turns out Idris Elba won’t be playing Deadshot in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad after all. Any guesses on who he’ll be? (via Variety)
- Netflix is making a movie mash-up that combines The Wizard of Oz with Alice in Wonderland. Bet those gals have a lot in common. (via Collider)
- Darth Blender made a pretty cool animated trailer for Avengers: Endgame. (via CBR)
- Here’s a list of all the video game references in Shazam!, if you’re into that sort of thing. (via Kotaku)
- Dave Bautista is going to fight some zombies in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead. (via /Film)
- Congrats to this very proud pup!
My step dad has been trying to get their wiener dog to be pet of the month for two years. April 2019, it finally happened. He sent me this and said “my proudest moment as a dad” pic.twitter.com/rONOTKdosN
— Savannah Falkenburg (@snfalkenburg) April 3, 2019
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The second season of Killing Eve debuts on April 7th and promises more shockers.
Eve’s portrayer, the Emmy-winning, Sag Award-winning, Golden Globe-winning, seemingly everything-winning actress recently discussed the dynamic between Eve and Villanelle methodically with the press but it’s BGN’s guess that the roles are so much fun to play — like cat and mouse. Below is a summary of the actress’ opinions on her character, her own career and of course that nasty/crazy Villanelle.
On The Sexual Chemistry of Eve and Villanelle
“It just broadens and broadens and broadens. It’s been sparked off by an obsession or a dynamic in a relationship with Villanelle and it goes deeper and darker.”
On Eve’s Cliff-Hanger Stabbing of Villanelle
“You know, they’ve crossed the line. Because they’ve crossed a line and there’s kind of no going back, and I think we have a lot of energy at the beginning of the series, and that pushes both of them into a different place of vulnerability.”
On Humor In the Middle of the Gore
“… the humor is the open door. It’s how people think that—if you’re fooling people into like going, ‘I’m gonna just relax and have a good time.’ Absolutely. And then hopefully all these other things, these undercurrents, will slip in as well. I think humor with comedy is just the door that is easier for people to pass through.”
On Villanelle’s Love of Nice Things, Particularly Clothes
“… And they are constantly expressing character. You know, with the first two episodes you see Villanelle in a completely different, vulnerable setting, and her clothes are completely different. And then so when she—we’ll see—moves out of a vulnerable setting, how much her clothes mean to her.”
On The Predictability of C-List Male Characters Getting the Knife
“Yes, yes. I feel like immediately from the pilot, that’s not the world that we were in. You know, and if anything it’s exciting because that first, not so much Kasia’s death but Bill’s death, is the one that is like, ‘oh no, this is the world that you’re in is unpredictable.’”
On Really Being On Location for the Show in Rome
“The one part of the show that I think that we all delight in — from the writing to the acting, is that our show has an international feel and flavor to it, and it’s exciting to not only shoot and work on and be on those locations, but it gives such a deep flavor.
It just gives a flavor and a depth to the show and originality to the show, because, that’s another way that I think the audience can lean in. Hopefully, every couple of episodes, you’re going to have a boom, a banner of another country and I love that about the show.
… And it just gives a depth where we don’t have to act. We don’t have to act it.
The setting itself tells it, and there’s a lot of locations that we’re on that has such a wonderful scope to it. It fills the story, and it fills the character, and it fills the dynamic in sometimes very, very heightened ways.”
On A Set of Mostly Women
“There’s still work to be done in front and behind the camera.
I’m always encouraging that we’re still developing women and I know that’s a part of how we’re still definitely trying to go forward. It’s about setting the tone. You know, and the fact that you get a chance to set the tone. Having worked in television for a long time, to be able to be one of the people who can set the tone means a lot to me because I’ve seen how things run and there are some ways where I thought I would love it to be different.”
On Getting Into Character
“I definitely feel that when we shoot, let’s say six months, I don’t leave it. Of course, you go home, sleep, all that stuff. I feel like I’m constantly conjuring it and I do a lot of work because it’s very, very intense. I do a lot of work to try to let it go and pass through my body but I’m constantly connected to it.”
On Her Parents Fears for Her Acting Career
“I think every parent wants their child to be secure and I think if you are an immigrant (Oh’s parents immigrated to Canada from Korea) and your child is wanting to be an artist, unless you yourself are an artist, I think it’s very challenging to let your child go into a potentially unstable life.”
On Acting Roles Now
“I feel there’s a great fortune on being able to exercise choice. I don’t think you can start out being able to exercise choice but I absolutely do now.”
On Going Back to Grey’s’ Anatomy
Oh no, no, here we are on Killing Eve and (executive producer) here’s my partner in crime and that’s who I think about.
On Socially Conscious Choices
“My socially conscious choice is to at all times be present and exercise mindfulness.”
Killing Eve premieres this Sunday, April 7th on BBC America.
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