Jetting to Jo’burg
A close-up of South Africa's largest city
Johannesburg, more affectionately known as Jo’burg, can be described as South Africa’s financial,…
By Monique R. Brown
Virtual Communities
African American Websites are hooking people up in more ways than one
Over the past couple of years, the Web has become a powerful medium for…
By Jason P. McKay
Pens of perfection
Writing instruments that make the mark
Because fine pens have become a status symbol for men and women, upscale writing…
By Ann Brown
All that jazz
Doctor hits the high note as a hobby
All eyes are on the dynamic man on stage. We’re at the renowned…
By Ann Brown
Tips on tipping
Q: People of color, please help me reverse our reputation for being poor…
By Monique R. Brown
Consumer information catalog
Your guide to more than 200 free and low-cost publications
The Consumer Information Catalog contains updated information on virtually every subject of importance…
By Leslie E. Royal
Cost versus comfort
Sizing up the value of business class
You’ve got to jet from New York to London to finalize the details…
By Leslie E. Royal
Staying in the black
An effort to support African American businesses
Muhammad Nassardeen is on an economic mission. He wants African American consumers to use…
By Ann Brown
Schemes on the home front
In-house employment opportunities don't pan out
You have probably seen this ad in one of your local newspapers: “$356 Weekly…
By Takita Mason
A cry for help
Q: I believe my 19-year-old daughter is depressed. She goes to work, comes…
