NewsSouth Florida TimesAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade
Kwanza Jones becomes first Black woman to hold majority ownership of an MLB team
Singer-songwriter and investor Kwanza Jones, alongside her husband Jose E. Feliciano, has acquired majority ownership of the San Diego Padres. This transaction marks the first time a Black woman has held a majority ownership stake in a Major League Baseball franchise.
Read the full story at South Florida TimesWhy It Matters
The acquisition represents a shift in the ownership demographics of Major League Baseball, as Jones becomes the first Black woman to hold a majority stake in a team.
Key Facts
- Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano are the new majority owners of the San Diego Padres.
- Kwanza Jones is the first Black woman to become a majority owner of an MLB team.
Who's Mentioned
personJose E. Feliciano“Husband of Kwanza Jones and co-purchaser of the San Diego Padres.”personKwanza Jones“Singer-songwriter, investor, and new majority owner of the San Diego Padres.”personTony Gwynn“Former San Diego Padres player.”organizationSan Diego Padres“Major League Baseball team purchased by Jones and Feliciano.”organizationPrinceton University“University attended by Kwanza Jones.”organizationSouth Florida Times“The publication reporting the news.”