Magic Johnson opened a movie theater in Los Angeles after retiring from the NBA. Magic wanted to build businesses in Black neighborhoods but knew they would be in the middle of gang warfare. He convinced the gang leaders that the violence would hurt everyone. The new docuseries about the life and career of Magic Johnson, "They Call Me Magic," is now streaming on Apple TV+ and Episode 4 centers on the basketball legend's life after the NBA. In the 30 years since retiring, Johnson has become a successful businessperson, and one of his first moves was to negotiate with gang leaders in LA to drop their violence for the sake of the neighborhood. After Johnson was diagnosed with HIV and retired from the NBA in 1991, he wasn't sure what to do. Magic was convinced to build his businesses in Black neighborhoods when the riots broke out in Los Angeles in 1992. When I thought about the riots, I didn't like the fact that we set our own businesses on fire. That hurt many communities. Community leaders immediately reached out to Johnson. It was the beginning of something that had to change. I need to build my businesses in urban America. If you don't make a difference in the Black community, that doesn't matter. Johnson's first project was to build a movie theater. He knew there was a gang problem in that area that could derail the project. It is in the middle of the Bloods and the Crips, and Johnson said that one incident could destroy their business. That made me angry. Magic scheduled a breakfast meeting with the leaders of both gangs. 35 gang members showed up according to Ken Lombard. Magic recounts the meeting. I am not here to disrespect either of you. This theater is going to help the entire Black community, that's what I'm here for. I want you to come. I want your family to come. We cannot have violence outside or inside that theater. I'm creating jobs. If you guys have some guys who want to work, I will hire them. Lombard said that the gang members respected Johnson because they were Lakers fans. The original article can be found on Insider. Magic Johnson talks about his new Apple TV+ documentary series, Call Me Magic. When his sons turn 18 they will have to go, but his daughters can live at home. You need to try this if you don't like cleaning. The cleaning hacks and products will change your life. The S&P 500 plummeted 2.7% and the Nasdaq crashed 3.8% for the week. Lindsey Vonn was in Salt Lake City for a Utah Jazz basketball game. It is not easy to get enough of the metal to meet the demand for electric cars. Large-scale battles are realistic. The most famous battles of the war. Become a pilot, crew leader or infantry squad commander. iJustine shared that she may need to have a rib removed in order to prevent future problems after she had a scary blood clot situation. Musk said on the Q1 earnings call that some suppliers were requesting 30% cost increases. The Georgia congresswoman testified under penalty of perjury and refused to answer the question directly. It is time to end insomnia and poor sleep. The genius sleep patch invention will help you wake up refreshed. Terry Crews relates to Will Smith and Chris Rock in the Oscar slap debacle. The new Apple TV+ series explores his life and career as a Lakers legend, the challenges he has overcome, and what he wants to leave behind for the next generation. The Soul Train Awards were attended by Rosie Perez and the man who would go on to become one of the most famous people in the world, the man who would go on to become one of the most famous people in the world, the man who would go on to become one of the most The greatest sporting event there is just a few months away. A news anchor in Japan broke down on air while reporting on Putin's honor for the soldiers who oversaw the massacre. She had just shown clips of children hiding in the Mariupol steel mill and was overcome with emotion. The travel agent was accused of taking more than $800,000 from clients. A small group of Ukrainian resistance and civilians are holed up at Azovstal, which has been surrounded by Russian troops. She shared some of the things that remind her of her husband, including their wedding photos. The Russian General announced plans to invade the Transnistria region on Friday. Ron Artest wanted the employee discount so he got a job at Circuit City. The Berto Center is down the street. He got a job there. That was amazing. Michael is the source. Will you be ready for the rare wealth event that is taking place in America? The fourth day of Blac Chyna's $108 million defamation lawsuit was when Kris Jenner took the stand. The entertainment industry is overrepresented in our reports of recent worksite clusters. Washington posed in a green string bikini and some gold jewelry with a special meaning.INSIDER
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