Boston Bank of Commerce breaks new ground
Acquisition of Miami bank creates first interstate black-owned financial institution
In a historic deal crafted by a new generation of bankers, the Boston Bank…
By Hamil R. Harris
Black publishing giant sold
HarperCollins acquires Amistad Press
In an effort to tap into a fast-growing and lucrative market, HarperCollins Publishing…
By Hamil R. Harris
Rice is on the move…again
Rice Financial expands its municipal bond market share resources with latest acquisition
There is a phrase many mature companies use to describe the mind-set of…
By Hersch Doby
Broadcasting a different hue
$175 million minority investment fund aimed at adding diversity
An initiative to raise $1 billion, spearheaded by television and radio industry giants to…
By Hersch Doby
It’s Greek to them
Sorority- and fraternity-based investment clubs can endure way after college
Back in 1992, a group of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers from various colleges…
By Donald Jay Korn
On the Rebound
Kenwood Group’s Barbara Bowles still awaiting a value-stock comebackFor the last several years…
By L.D. Saunders
Value added
Bill Thomason looks for fast-growing but inexpensive stocks
For Bill Thomason, value manager and contrarian, bad news for a stock means a…
By Ivan Cintron
When Things Go Beep In The Night
Here's how to safeguard your most important investment-your home
When Monique Jones moved into her house in View Park, California, her primary concern…
By Ann Brown
Making Sense of Money Matters
TAKE FINANCIAL CONTROL OF YOUR ENTERPRISE
In 1997, Lenward Terry smith’s company, Lifesaver Training Institute, took in more than $250,000…
By Gerda Gallop-Goodman
Turn Your Passion Into Profit
Making a living doing what you love doesn't have to be a pipe dream. Here are some tips on turning your hobby or favorite pastime into a profitable business.
Friends shook their heads when Patrick Sincere Thompson made a dramatic career change 12…
