She’s Got Next — Kwanza Jones Could Become MLB’s First Black Woman Majority Owner
Kwanza Jones, a trailblazing entrepreneur, could make history as the first Black woman to hold majority ownership of the San Diego Padres. The post She’s Got Next — Kwanza Jones Could Become MLB’s First Black Woman Majority Owner appeared first on MadameNoire.
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Investor and philanthropist Kwanza Jones could soon make history. On May 2, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that the Seidler family, owners of the San Diego Padres since 2012, had agreed to transfer control of the franchise to Jones and her husband and longtime business partner, José E. Feliciano. If approved, Jones would become the first Black woman to hold majority ownership of an MLB team.
The agreement remains subject to approval by the MLB and customary closing conditions.
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In a joint statement, Jones and Feliciano said they were excited about the possibility of owning the San Diego Padres.
“The Padres are more than a baseball team; they are a unifying force in San Diego, rooted in community, connection, and belonging. As life and business partners, and as a family, we are honored to lead this next chapter together.”
The pair continued, “We have worked hard for everything we have achieved, and we have built it together. We see that same spirit in this team and its fans, and we know what it takes to win.
We are committed to showing up, listening, and earning the trust of this community, while building on the strong foundation established by the Seidler family.”
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