11 Successful Artist Brands Beyond Music
Music is only the beginning of building a brand that's something these artists know well
Artists like Jay-Z, Will Smith, Beyonce and will.i.am are multi-millionaires solely because of their music,…
By Kathy Iandoli
Are African Americans Afraid of Science?
Noted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses lack of minority representation in his field
Noted astrophysicist discusses lack of minority representation in his field and how parents and role…
By Alan Hughes
Carver Bank Gets Much-Needed Capital Injection
Wall St. firms gave largest Black-owned bank a local bailout
Some of Wall Street’s largest financial services powerhouses, including Goldman Sachs Inc., Morgan Stanley and…
By Jeffrey McKinney
8 Things I Hate About Twitter
The problem with social media is it's really not that social
Twitter has become a way of life for many but outside of the marketing and…
By Caroline Clarke
The Future of Music: 4 Ways to Protect Your Music from Digital Piracy
In a constantly changing digital world, these expert endorsed tips will keep your music (and cash flow) secure
With music piracy steadily increasing, see what four tips artists can follow to protect themselves…
By Janel Martinez
Small Biz Tool Kit: 12 Questions to Ask Before the Business Plan
Ready to be an entrepreneur? Consider this...
Make sure your plan passes the test and answers these important questions.
By Elayne Fluker
16 Most Expensive Music Videos by Black Artists
Creative expression for music artist sometimes comes at a high cost
From Michael Jackson and MC Hammer to Kanye West and Will Smith, music videos often…
By Anslem Samuel
Entrepreneur of the Week: 14-Year-Old CEO Chental-Song Bembry
Teen author, illustrator, and entrepreneur gives tips to help other young writers enter the literary field and start their own businesses
Teen author, illustrator, and entrepreneur gives tips to help other young writers get started




