On Inclusion, Transparency, and Corruption
Obama’s public liaison and friend gives insight on the transition
Valerie Jarrett, co-chairwoman of President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team and assistant to the president for…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Goodbye Credit Card Rate Hikes?
New rules add protections for consumers
For many of us, credit cards have been a saving grace in times of need…
By Renita Burns
Blagojevich Names Obama’s Senate Replacement
Despite backlash, Burris announced as governor's pick
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich picked former state Attorney General Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack…
By Renita Burns
Report: Disparities in Higher Education for Blacks
Study says African Americans still lacking in opportunities
As the U.S. government works to overhaul the nation’s financial system and contemplates bailing out…
By Aisha I. Jefferson
Stork Vision Delivers New Opportunities
A career sonographer labors to open an ultrasound franchise
Oftentimes advances in technology will spawn new franchise concepts. In the case of Stork Vision,…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
The Costs of Cancer: Part Two
Awareness and prevention key to addressing costly epidemic
There are several theories that explain why blacks have higher mortality rates from cancer. They…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Scam Artists Adapt to Economic Crisis
Avoid those who prey on your financial woes
While scams are always a concern of law enforcement, experts are warning that the tough…
By Tamara E. Holmes
What Does Diversity Mean for Employees?
Few companies have a clear definition of what diversity means
Despite the claims by many companies that diversity is a priority, few companies have a…
By Renita Burns
What You Should Know Before Filing for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy has gotten more difficult—and expensive.
It was the daily flood of phone calls that finally did it. They became so…
By Ilana Polyak
The Most Intriguing People in Business
What distinguishes them from their peers is their pure domination of their respective spaces.
These individuals regularly wrestle with the status quo and manage challenges through a uniquely creative…
