O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at 76, family says

The California African American Chamber of Commerce and the California African American Action Fund extend prayers and condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Orenthal James “OJ” Simpson. OJ blazed the trail for African American Athletes to leverage their sports success into business through product endorsements and taking equity as a component of endorsements compensation in the world of the Fortune 100. He furthered his success into acting and sports commentary. “ OJ opened doors in the business of product endorsement and media for African American athletes that today we take for granted. He paid his debt to society and has given us all an example of redemption. May he Rest in Paradise”