Tirade mirrors generational gap and a need for young bosses to take the high road
Recent footage of a spat with Mariah Carey lends lesson on generational gaps and humility…
By Janell Hazelwood
Hubby of Braxton reality star shows value of pumping those career breaks
Tamar Braxton is known for dramatic antics and star quality. In her latest show, with…
By Janell Hazelwood
Take a cue from Spike Lee's journey and make some radical boss moves
Take a page from Spike Lee’s career book: If doors are closed, take a radical…
By Janell Hazelwood
Institute will facilitate education and advocacy in national network
Open Society Foundations Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA) investing $2 million to launch the…
By Janell Hazelwood
Aggressively connect with your network face-to-face
Author and nonprofit professional Rosetta Thurman suggests a lightbulb alternative: Aggressively connect with your network…
By Janell Hazelwood
On-the-go resources make getting that gig so much easier
Check out these four free app resources to make your job search that much easier…
By Janell Hazelwood
As the R&B diva finally details her 'mistake,' take heed for your own career success
As Mary J. Blige finally speaks out in detail about the Burger King chicken debacle,…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: June 28, 2012
Tags: advertising, Angie Martinez, branding, Burger King, Burger King commercial, chicken commercial, controversy, crispy chicken wrap, fast food, Fast food restaurants, Mary J. Blige, Music Industry, racism, The Angie Martinez Show
Pop culture's --- and our--- loose use of the word diminishes its negative impact
With the news that Gwenyth Paltrow used the N-word in a Twitpic caption, many find…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: June 7, 2012
Tags: Beyonce, cyber bullying, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hollywood, Jay Z, Kanye West, Music Industry, N-word, racism, racist, Social media, Twitter, Watch the Throne
Any wealthy offspring who doesn't embody negative stereotypes should be lauded
The argument that the son of a multimillionaire should return a scholarship he rightfully earned…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: May 31, 2012
Tags: college, Diddy Combs, discrimination, Education, financial aid, high school, Justin Combs, Music Industry, nepotism, scholarship, Sean "Diddy" Combs, students, UCLA, undergraduates, wealth-building
If you're a victim, you can take your power back and and get respect you deserve
Don’t let a bully take your power, especially as an adult. And if you are…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: May 15, 2012
Tags: Bad Girls Club, Basketball Wives, bully, bullying, corporate, corporate America, Evelyn Lozada, Shaunie O'Neal, stress, Tami Roman, women executives., women professionals, workplace bully, workplace violence, young professionals
