Sometimes a great career path isn’t a straight one, but one with many exciting curves and stops along the way. Teen Vogue accessories director Shiona Turini worked her way up through the ranks of fashion by way of public relations, getting her start as an intern at Yves Saint Laurent...

When Demetrius Walker was presented with an opportunity to better himself, he took it. Since deciding that attending the Taft Boarding School in Connecticut was the best way to elevate in academics, he hasn’t looked back— nor questioned his instinct. That’s why through both of his...

Whether you know young tastemaker Vashtie Kola as King Vashtie, Vash Money or her most popular nickname “Downtown’s Sweetheart,” there’s one thing for sure: she’s an innovator. The Albany, New York-native has found success as an entrepreneur, director, deejay, party promoter, and...

Some little girls play with dolls. Others take up sewing. But for a five-year-old Tia Norfleet—now 24—it was a battery-operated toy Corvette that held the most appeal. It wasn’t an obsession that was too surprising to her dad, NASCAR racing pioneer Bobby Norfleet. But now that he’s...

“As a teenage mother with no higher education and very few resources to start a business, I had every reason to quit. Instead, I chose to lead a life of faith and leave a legacy that screams, ‘No excuses!” ~Sirena Moore Today, Sirena Moore’s Bristol, Pennsylvania-based...

Just a few days shy of turning 24 years old pro BMX bike rider Nigel Sylvester exudes confidence and radiates charisma. The jovial Sylvester  has more to celebrate than just his birthday though. The Queens, NY native’s gift for gravity defying tricks has taken him all over the globe and...

Want to know about the issues and people important to 35 and under crowd? Then BE NEXT! Visit BLACK ENTERPRISE’s new web site, BlackEnteprise.com/BENext, to get the inside scoop. We highlight the most important topics you need to know in business, money, career, technology and...

Today, young people are making moves sooner than previous generations, redefining how business is done and the impact is evident on the business landscape of today and tomorrow. But just what does it take to be a young boss? While a number of factors are involved, there are a few must-have...

Today, February 7, 2011, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The fact that we have to acknowledge this day during Black History Month is a shame. This is a day we should remember all of the men and women who came before us, sacrificing their lives so that we could live better ones. It...

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, Black Enterprise is taking a look both forward and backward at the world of black business. Our list of 40 Next celebrates the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. These BE Nexters—those 21–35 years old making a measurable impact...