Mad Marketing Skills

Your guide to cashing in on the young, urban market

When the manufacturers of Converse sneakers wanted to investigate the consumer appeal of entertainment…

By Melba Newsome

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New Millennium, New Funds

B.E. finds 12 of the best bets for the new year-and beyond

For Sharon and Darryl Ward, the road to wealth-building is paved with mutual funds.…

By Donald Jay Korn

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Thrills! Chills! Spills!

Fasten your seatbelts: entertainment stocks can take investors on a roller-coaster ride

To Colvin W. Grannum, CEO of Bridge Street Development Corp., a church-affiliated community development…

By Ivan Cintron

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A Sound Investment

Here's a step-by-step guide to building your own home studio and tips on turning a profit

Michael Borneo, 42, always loved music and dabbled in it whenever he could find…

By Dawn Norfleet

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Raising A Superstar

Your child may have what it takes to be a star, but are you prepared to make the right decisions for his future?

Sonja Norwood remembers the exact moment when she realized that her daughter Brandy’s career…

By Shawn E. Rhea

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Hip-Hop Moguls: Beyond The Hype

As rap music has exploded, so too have the fortunes and businesses of some of today's hottest young music executives

I don’t mean to brag, I don’t mean to boast, but we’re like hot…

By Tariq K. Muhammad

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Top Non-Entertainment Careers In Entertainment

You don't have to sing, act or dance to be in showbiz

Lights, camera, action! The glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry lures thousands of…

By Keisha Anderson

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New N’awlins hotel has black investors

The debut of New Orleans’ International House wasn’t just another hotel opening. It’s…

By Ann Brown

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A gift guide

Monique R. Brown
It’s that time of year again. If you’re worried about selecting…

By Monique R. Brown

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Benefit from overbookings

Q: What rights do I have if I am involuntarily bumped from my…

By Monique R. Brown

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