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This weekend, July 27-31, the Omega Psi Phi fraternity descends on Washington, D.C., to celebrate its centennial. Founded November 17, 1911 by Howard University students Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman and their faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest Everett Just., the organization now boasts an illustrious list of men who are leaders in the arts, the sciences, academics, athletics, civil rights, education, government, and business. In honor of the anniversary, BlackEnterprise.com highlights nine of the outstanding business leaders who are proud to call themselves Ques.

9 Ques Making Moves in Business

As Omega Psi Phi fraternity celebrates its centennial, we highlight 9 black business leaders who call the frat their own

As Omega Psi Phi fraternity celebrates its centennial the weekend of July 27, 2011, we…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: July 29, 2011

How To Close The Wealth Gap: Step 1

It may take generations to do it. But it starts with making better decisions with the money we have.

The Black wealth gap must be closed. Here’s how we begin to make steps towards…

By Alfred Edmond, Jr.

Posted: July 29, 2011 Tags: black wealth, black wealth gap, Derek T. Dingle, Great Recession, home ownership, Off My Chest, Pew Research Center, Power Moves, racial disparities, wealth disparities, wealth for life, Wealth For Life Principles, wealth gap, wealth-building habits

Minorities will face a growing retirement security gap (Image: Thinkstock)

In the News: Minority Retirement Options May Dwindle with Deficit Cuts; MTV Promotes HIV/AIDS Awareness with iCondom and More

Headlines around the web

See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web

By Janel Martinez

Posted: July 29, 2011 Tags: Apple iPhone, debt ceiling, Howard Creecy Jr., iCondom, iPhone apps, Martin Luther King Jr., MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Pew Research Center, President Obama, promoted tweets

We'll all feel weighed down by debt if help doesn't come soon (Image: ThinkStock)

5 Ways You Can Prepare For Debt Default

Don't wait around for the government to decide your financial future

To lend further analysis to the debt default or downgrade, BLACK ENTERPRISE has reached out…

By Derek T. Dingle

Posted: July 29, 2011 Tags: 14th amendment, Ariel Investments, Assistant Labor Secretary William Spriggs, credit card rates, debt ceiling, default, Dow Jones Industrial Average, downgrade, interest rates, Isaac H. Green, John Boehner, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Paul Williams, President Obama

5 Ways to Beef Up Your Skills for Job Seeking Success

Having just a bachelor's degree won't cut it in today's competitive job market. Use these strategies to help you be prepared

Consider these 5 tips to beef up your knowledge and propel your career success

By Aisha M. Taylor

Posted: July 29, 2011 Tags: Aisha Taylor, career advancement, certification, college, employment, Graduate School, higher education, Job Market, job search, jobs, relocation, TAYLORmade Professional Career Consulting, unemployment

How to Create a Predictable Paycheck for Your Business

Paying attention to how customers respond to your marketing messages can be a key to success for your business and your bottom line

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Big companies don’t rely on guesses or generalities when it comes to sales and…

By Felicia Joy

Posted: July 29, 2011 Tags: black entrepreneurs, black women entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, Felicia Joy, marketing, marketing strategies, paycheck, president barack obama, Small Business, small business plans, women entrepreneurs

11 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone From a Thief

Make sure the personal info on your phone doesn't fall into the wrong hands

Losing your cell phone nowadays could cost you more than a few numbers, be sure…

By Hajj Flemings

Posted: July 29, 2011 Tags: anti-theft, BlackBerry, Bluetooth, data encryption, Hajj Flemings, iPad, iPhone, password protection, remote swiping, SIM Card, smartphone

Poll: Do You Plan to Support Your Adult Children?

Knowing when it's time to cut the financial umbilical cord

A recent study conducted by SunAmerica Financial Group found that 70% of parents age 55…

By Sheiresa Ngo

Posted: July 28, 2011 Tags: children, college loans, financing, loans, Money

Tech Guide for Baby Boomers

Four ways boomers can adopt new technology to stay ahead

With age comes experience, wisdom, retirement, and eventually senior discounts. Nevertheless, many baby boomers (46-…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: July 28, 2011 Tags: baby boomers, Technology

With summer in full swing, most people are in search of a destination getaway—a place to kick back and relax, while enjoying all that their temporary home away from home has to offer. But sometimes you can accomplish the same goal by taking advantage of the signature sites of your own city. Why not save up for the next getaway by opting for the convenient (and often more affordable) staycation? It’s an option Tanya Hall, executive director of the Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC)—a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau—urges locals to explore. “We want to make sure we have our own footprint in terms of a destination for African Americans,” says Hall. That very footprint includes various city sites, from the history housed at the African American Museum to down home southern cuisine offered at Ms. Tootsie’s Restaurant Bar & Lounge. BlackEnterprise.com packed up and explored the northeast domain, suggesting fun ideas for families, couples and solo travelers in the City of Brotherly Love. —Janel Martinez

9 Staycation Ideas for Philadelphia Enthusiasts

These staycation musts make The City of Brotherly Love a backyard luxury

Some of the best vacations happen in your own backyard. using Philadelphia as an example…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: July 28, 2011 Tags: African American Museum, Brown Betty, City Food Tours, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City, Global Fusion Festival, Ms. Tootsie's Restaurant Bar & Lounge, out of office, out of office d, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, summer travel gallery, Tanya Hall