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Let’s Talk About Money
If there’s one thing magazine editors love—more than writing and creating content—it’s talking. Whether it’s here in the hallways of black enterprise debating the latest news events or huddled around a conference table to hash over the jobless rate’s impact... (Continue reading)
They’ve Got Apps for That
Technology is more than a fancy high-definition television, feature-rich cell phone, or cutting-edge video game system. While those devices play important roles within the lives of average Americans, significant advances in business technology enable small companies to appear larger, operate... (Continue reading)
The Paths to Power
Written on 1 Jan, 2010 at 16:49 in About This Issue | viewed 202 times | 0 Comments
It all began in 1980, when an 19-year-old Ursula Burns walked through the doors of Xerox Corp. to work as a summer intern. Over the next three decades she would put an indelible mark on the global leviathan. In July... (Continue reading)
New Attitude, New Generation
Written on 1 Jan, 2010 at 13:58 in About This Issue | viewed 93 times | 0 Comments
This issue signals the beginning of our 40th anniversary—and here, at black enterprise, we have a new attitude. Of course, we take great pride in our four decades of unmatched coverage of black business. The energy that crackles through each... (Continue reading)
Discover the Possibilities and Potential of Going Global
Written on 1 Dec, 2009 at 13:11 in About This Issue | viewed 303 times | 0 Comments
In our December 2008 issue, we published a special editorial package, “The Next Big Thing,” in which our editors pledged to connect our audience with the latest trends that could advance their business and financial lives. Throughout this past year,... (Continue reading)
Motor City Overhaul
Written on 27 Oct, 2009 at 9:48 in About This Issue | viewed 333 times | 0 Comments
When Black Enterprise announced its decision to have its 2009 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo in Detroit, the move raised more than a few eyebrows. After all, if the nation was in a recession at the time, surely Detroit must be... (Continue reading)
Learning the New Rules of Today’s Job Market
Written on 1 Oct, 2009 at 16:04 in About This Issue | viewed 189 times | 1 Comment
The current economic crisis has forced college students to think strategically about career options. Most college grads will not land their dream jobs fresh out of school. Even finding the right entry-level position to place you on the desired career... (Continue reading)
Our Historic Flight on Air Force One with President Obama
Written on 1 Sep, 2009 at 1:00 in About This Issue | viewed 196 times | 0 Comments
On July 16, I gained a rare opportunity to participate in American history. On that humid summer day, I was one of seven black journalists selected by the White House to take part in an exclusive roundtable with President Barack... (Continue reading)
Top Talent Need Apply
Written on 1 Jul, 2009 at 1:00 in About This Issue | viewed 1,514 times | 0 Comments
Each month, the American public has met the U.S. Labor Department’s unemployment reports with a great deal of apprehension. And with good reason: Since the recession began in December 2007, nearly 6 million Americans have received pink slips. So you... (Continue reading)
Through the Fire
Written on 1 Jun, 2009 at 16:02 in About This Issue | viewed 541 times | 1 Comment
One of black enterprise’s most enduring franchises has been the be 100s—our listing of the nation’s largest black-owned businesses. For more than 35 years, these rankings have been cited as one of the key barometers of black business performance.... (Continue reading)
