First Diversity Mixer Held at CES 2012
An event for minorities sheds light on the dearth of blacks with jobs in technology
January 12 marked the first diversity mixer to be held during the International Consumer…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Publisher John H. Johnson Recognized with Black Heritage Stamp
Founder of Ebony and Jet magazines honored with a postal stamp
Iconic publisher and founder of Ebony and Jet magazines John H. Johnson will be honored…
By Sade K. Muhammad
Office Chic: 5 Cool Frames for Professional Flair
Hot eyewear picks that are perfect for the office
Utenzi Miller-Johnson, entrepreneur and optician at New Jersey-based Elegant Eyes, gives her top eyewear picks…
By Janell Hazelwood
8 Affordable Topcoats for Power Meetings in the Winter
Top off your winter business wear with one of these classic outerwear garments
A classic staple in any businessman’s wardrobe is a stylish topcoat, here are several options…
By Gardy V. Guerrier
Splurges, Surprises, and Serious Consequences
In my last year of 20s, here's what I'd tell the younger, less responsible me
After 29 years of excitement, carefree experiences and graceful falls, there’s so much that the…
By Janell Hazelwood
‘Hang Out’ with Obama on Google+ Tonight
The president’s Google+ hangout will be the first all-digital interview from the White House
President Barack Obama is no stranger to interacting in the digital space, conducting town hall…
By Janel Martinez
Ava DuVernay Becomes First Black Woman to Win Best Director at Sundance
Veteran industry executive wins big at Sundance 2012
Ava DuVernay became the first African-American woman to win the U.S. Directing Award for her…
By Sade K. Muhammad
Spider-Man Decoded: Untangling the Amazing Web of Profit
From Marvel Comic to movie star, the non-traditional superhero hs a global brand worth millions
Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee’s multi-million dollar Spider-Man brand is loved globally from cartoon, comic,…
By William E. Ketchum III
Interracial Ad Sparks Controversy in South Africa
A recent political poster causes a stir in the post-apartheid nation
A political ad created by the student wing of the Democratic Alliance party, which shows…



