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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barcelona make decision on on-loan youngster's future
La Liga giants Barcelona have made a call on the future of youngster David Oduro with the club. That's according to , who point towards the defender preparing to stay put in Catalunya's capital for the 2025/26 campaign. For those not familiar with his name, Oduro is a Ghanaian left-back, who linked up with Barcelona on loan from Accra Lions last year. The 18-year-old went on to link up with Barca Atlètic for the campaign, for whom he managed 10 league appearances across a season to forget from a collective standpoint. Oduro showcased impressive attacking potential across these outings, albeit with his defensive nous having been called into question on more than one occasion. Despite such concerns, though, the starlet evidently did enough to convince those behind the scenes at Barcelona of his readiness to contribute next season, too. As per a report from Sport: 'A few days ago Oduro's agents met with Barça at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. One of them, the former Ghanaian player Paul Acheampong. The conclusion reached by both parties is that, in principle, he will continue next season with Barça Atlètic in the Second RFEF.' Conor Laird – GSFN
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
SUNY Potsdam Athletes of the Week ending April 21
POTSDAM, N.Y. (WWTI) – SUNY Potsdam's Athletes of the Week for the Week Ending April 21, 2025, are Sprinter/Jumper, Junior Oduro, of the Men's Track and Field team and Middle Distance, Emily Yousey, of the Women's Track and Field team. SUNY Potsdam Athletes of the Week ending April 14 Oduro is a graduate of Watertown High School. With a timing of 11.19 in the 100m at Saturday's Cortland Classic, Oduro set a new program record. He also participated in the 4×100-meter relay, where he set the third-best time for the program, 47.45. Yousey is a graduate of Sandy Creek High School and is majoring in Biology. In the 200- and 400-meter events, Yousey set her own Potsdam records, 26.64 and 59.38, respectively. Her 4x800m team finished fifth in the relay with a time of 11:16.78, setting a program record. The Potsdam Bears' next game will be Softball on Tuesday, April 22, at 3 & 5 p.m. at Delhi. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
15-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The 3rd Annual Black Women In Food Summit Returns, Bigger And Better Than Ever
The Black Women in Food Summit returns for its third year at Eaton DC. The Black Women in Food Summit, now in its third year, is the premier event celebrating Black women in the culinary industry. Founders Nina Oduro and Maame Boakye created Black Women in Food (BWIF) and its annual summit after realizing a glaring underrepresentation of Black women in prominent culinary roles through their work with Dine Diaspora. The summit embodies the duo's mission to address the systemic imbalances in the industry and carve out a space where Black women can not only exist but excel. Based on figures from Data USA, Black women comprise only three percent of the chefs and head cooks employed in the U.S. Reflecting on this disparity, Oduro shares, "We didn't want our efforts to perpetuate the cycle of patriarchy, so we set out to create greater opportunities for women, particularly Black women." The BWIF Summit provides a much-needed platform for Black female culinary industry experts to gain recognition, career advancement and community. The founders' vision transcends mere brand engagements. 'We aim to foster a full ecosystem for Black women in the industry,' says Oduro. BWIF Summit attendees gather for a toast. Every year, renowned chefs, restaurateurs, food writers, food justice advocates, farmers and food entrepreneurs convene in Washington, D.C., for the transformative two-day event. The theme of this year's summit, held at Eaton DC, is 'Limitless: Claiming Space for Abundance.' Boakye explains, 'This year's theme is all about being intentional in helping Black women live a limitless life and ensuring their cups are filled.' A key element of the event is a wellness session led by a healing artist, allowing attendees to focus on their well-being and set meaningful and actionable intentions for the duration of the summit. On the summit's first day, participants will explore market opportunities at the Marketplace, sponsored by Pepsi, which enables Black women makers to present their products and engage with industry leaders and consumers. The day also includes the much-anticipated pitch competition, conducted for the second year in collaboration with the New Voices Foundation. The second day includes panels, workshops and discussions, starting with an opening plenary session, grounding participants and announcing the pitch competition winners. The opening plenary also includes a panel moderated by Jessica Nabongo—the first Black woman to visit every country—with activist Karen Washington and chef Mashama Bailey. The Marketplace provides an opportunity for Black women makers and consumers to come together. Breakout sessions offer diverse topics, from scaling food products and tech innovation to experiential activities like cake decorating and creating impactful social media content. The closing plenary features a thoughtful discussion with wine consultant Julia Coney and author and culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris. The summit concludes with the Dine Around. In partnership with OpenTable, the Dine Around spotlights ten local restaurants, including Cane, Hen Quarter Prime and Flavorture, offering a curated three-course experience. At the heart of the summit lies recognition of the recipients of the 2025 BWIF Awards, which honor Black women who have left an indelible mark across various sectors of the industry. Honorees are selected through a public nomination process and evaluated by experts in nine categories: Amplifiers, Beverage Masters, Corporate Champions, Creators, Culinarians, Game Changers, Innovators, Restaurateurs and Trailblazers. Among this year's honorees are Dawn Padmore, vice president of the James Beard Award Foundation, and Food Network champion Huda Mu'min. New this year, BWIF is also launching an online community called The Circle. This platform provides a space where Black women across the food industry can connect, collaborate and access resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Summit attendees will be the first invitees to the community before it becomes available to the general public. To book a spot or learn more about the summit, visit the Black Women in Food website.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Providence center Josh Oduro records rare performance in G League
Josh Oduro stuffed the stat sheet on Thursday, finishing with his ninth double-double of the season to help lead the Birmingham Squadron against the Windy City Bulls in the G League. Oduro produced 19 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and five blocked shots in the 102-100 loss at Now Arena. He finished by shooting 6-of-10 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line in 32 minutes as the Squadron dropped to 7-15 in the regular season. The undrafted center from Providence is one of two players to record at least 15 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks in a game this season in the G League (Kylor Kelley). Only three assists shy of a triple-double tonight for JO📈 — Birmingham Squadron (@GleagueSquadron) February 28, 2025 Oduro was an All-Big East Honorable Mention last season after averaging a career-high 15.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, two assists and 1.3 blocks on 52.7% shooting from the field with the Friars. He ranked 10th in the conference in scoring and seventh in rebounds and blocks. The 24-year-old played with the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Summer League, averaging four points, six rebounds and three assists in two appearances. He signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the team in October and was eventually waived and sent to the Squadron. Oduro is averaging 10.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 blocks on 54.3% shooting from the field in 34 games with the Squadron. He ranks 20th in total rebounds (268) and 28th in blocks (39) among players with at least 20 appearances in the G League. This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: G League: Josh Oduro records rare performance with Birmingham Squadron
