Whether they’re serving up controversy or thought-provoking tidbits, these notables will keep you stalking their Twitter feed
From politicians to celebrities, African Americans are making their mark through social media, garnering worldwide…
By Winston Ford
Posted: February 26, 2013
Tags: Black Twitter, Technology
While she looks to revive her entertainment career, T-Boz continues to give back to those with leukemia and sickle cell anemia
Her reality show just ended but Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins has got so much else going…
By Tomika Anderson
Posted: February 26, 2013
Tags: charity, Film, T-boz
New study says more students working through school. Here's why that's a good thing
A new study shows that more students are working while in school. Here are four…
By Jamie Harrison
Former interns weigh in a rate companies on scale of 1 to 5
Take a look at the best companies to intern, according to a survey of former…
By Sasha King
In an exclusive interview with outgoing Lisa P. Jackson, wariness, optimism for future of African Americans in emerging industry
Will African Americans have access to green jobs? The answer is not as simple as…
By Sherrell Dorsey
Med school students think Bravo's new reality show will show black female doctors in a negative light
Med school students petition against Bravo’s new reality show
By Makkada B. Selah
Smith, just 24, is already at the top of his game -- and still rising
Business is “booming” for LaQuan Smith.
By Nikki Ogunnaike
Posted: February 14, 2013
Tags: Business of Fashion, LaQuan Smith, NYFW
C.P. Lacey continues music legacy at historic Harlem mainstay
Embodying a popular role after Howard “Sandman” Simms, performance vet C.P. Lacey carries important, historic…
By Sirita Wright
Within the next few weeks, the federal government is expected to make spending cuts that will inevitably hurt legions of small businesses
African Americans will more than likely feel the most severe pain.
By Derek T. Dingle
Posted: February 7, 2013
Tags: black unemployment, Congress, debt ceiling, deficit reduction, Democrats, government contracting, President Obama, Republicans, sequestration, Small Business, Small Business Jobs Act, spending cuts, Tea Party, Washington gridlock, White House
Having a continuity plan can help keep your company’s doors open after a tragedy
Because of Hurricane Sandy, the Sharps’ company, Precision Infrastructure Inc., experienced losses of about $250,000.…
By Jeffrey McKinney
Posted: February 6, 2013
Tags: Arnold Baker, Baker Ready Mix, Business Interruption, Business Owners Insurance, Cheryl Sharp, Data Breach Insurance, Disaster Coverage, Hurricane Sandy, Liability Insurance, PII Services, Restore the Shore