# Clarence Avant
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Clarence Alexander Avant (born February 25, 1931) is an American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer, who also goes by the name of "The Black Godfather".Avant's 75th birthday was celebrated by Billboard magazine, on its February 2006 issue.
== Biography ==
=== Early career ===
Clarence Alexander Avant was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was the oldest of eight children. He attended a one-room school in Greensboro until the ninth grade.
Nicole Avant
Victoria sits down for a moving conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas, Nicole Avant. Nicole shares an inspiring American story from her book, THINK YOU’LL BE HAPPY: Moving through Grief with Grit, Grace, and Gratitude - the story of her family- and offers hope and inspiration for…
Four Words That Will Change Your Life + Remembering Today To Truly Live! Pt 2 with Nicole Avant!
Imagine TRULY living your best life! Right now, in your life, are you truly Remembering to Live? Do you truly feel the day, and feel the gratitude for the miracle of your life? Or have you gotten, perhaps unknowingly, so busy, so distracted, so numb with routine and responsibilities, or with worry …
Part 1: Former US Ambassador, Film Producer & Author (Think You'll Be Happy) - Nicole Avant & David Ko, CEO of Calm
Nicole Avant is an American producer, author, philanthropist, and former diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas from 2009 to 2011 - the first Black woman and youngest person to hold that position. The daughter of music mogul Clarence Avant ("The Black Godfather") and phi…
Part 2 (EXCLUSIVE): Nicole Avant and David Ko, CEO of Calm
Nicole Avant is an American producer, author, philanthropist, and former diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas from 2009 to 2011 - the first Black woman and youngest person to hold that position. The daughter of music mogul Clarence Avant ("The Black Godfather") and phi…
Symba and Cas Grigsby on Space Jam, NFL Freestyles and Making A Million In A Year Without Dropping Music
In this episode of Creators Inc with Matt Sandler, rapper Symba and his manager and business partner Caston "Cas" Grigsby trace the through-line from a teenage party promoter charging five dollars at the door in Northern California to landing a role in a major Hollywood film and closing equity deal…
LESSONS from LEADERS: Julius Hollis
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Art Matters: The Nelson George Interview
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Nicole Avant
Victoria sits down for a moving conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to The Bahamas, Nicole Avant. Nicole shares an inspiring American story from her book, THINK YOU’LL BE HAPPY: Moving through Grief with Grit, Grace, and Gratitude - the story of her family- and offers hope and inspiration for…
Nicole Avant: “Think You'll Be Happy"
Nicole Avant is a philanthropist, diplomat, filmmaker, actress and author. Her father, Clarence Avant, was a music legend and entertainment mogul, and her mother, Jacqueline Avant, was a legendary philanthropist. Nicole grew up around some of the most extraordinary artists of our time, including Bi…
Grammy-Winner Dallas Austin on Creating Hits, Ownership & Lessons Learned
On the Money and Wealth podcast, John Hope Bryant interviews Grammy-winning producer and entrepreneur Dallas Austin about turning talent into intellectual property, ownership, and wealth. Austin recounts growing up in Columbus, Georgia, escaping hardship through music, and moving to Atlanta with hi…
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