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2013 All-Star Celebrity Apprentice contestant, Omarosa, is making her 3rd appearance on The Apprentice franchise. She initially appeared on the first season of The Apprentice and made a return trip in 2008 in the first Celebrity Apprentice.

The 2013 Celebrity Apprentice Lineup Revealed

Omarosa, Dennis Rodman, Claudia Jordan, Lil Jon and Latoya Jackson among the All-Star Celebrity Apprentices

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: October 13, 2012 Tags: Claudia Jordan, Dennis Rodman, LaToya Jackson, Lil Jon, Omarosa

Give your work wardrobe that extra fab factor with peplum pieces that go from day to night. Check out five key items that feature the trend to incorporate in your office looks.---Kéla Walker

(You can find out more on how to style these looks for work here.)

Style Suite: 5 Key Peplum Pieces to Spice Up Your Wardrobe

These hot items can pump up the fab factor in your wardrobe

Try these picks, worn alone or with a blazer, skirt or pants to punch up…

By Kéla Walker

Posted: October 11, 2012 Tags: dress code, office attire, power look, Style Suite, women professionals, work attire

Whether blazers, shoes or simple accessories like scarves, every working diva can add a bit more pow to her power look. Try these key pieces to give your fall wardrobe a boost. ---Kéla Walker

(You can find out more on how to style these looks for work here.)

Style Suite: 5 Animal-Print Pieces to Add Flair to Your Power Look

Add some spice to your fall wardrobe with leopard and snakeskin

Add these picks to your wardrobe to make a bold yet polished statement in the…

By Kéla Walker

Posted: October 9, 2012 Tags: dress code, office attire, power look, women professionals

$In the tech industry, less than 1% of founders who have received venture capital funds are African American. Black women compose only a fraction of that 1%. But, you would never guess that walking into Ogilvy & Mather World headquarters in New York City for day one of the FOCUS100 Symposium and Pitch Bootcamp. The one thing many of these women had in common was the passion and drive to create their own dream, and become employers in today’s high-growth innovation economy. Founded by Kathryn Finney, the FOCUS 100 symposium was designed to not only connect black female thought leaders and tech innovators, but arm them with the skills needed to make an impression on the mostly white, male-dominated world of tech startups. Here’s a glimpse at what transpired: --Marcia Wade Talbert$

#FOCUS100: Black Women’s Tech Conference Becomes Trending Topic

Highlights from the FOCUS100 Pitch Bootcamp

Founded by Kathryn Finney, the FOCUS 100 symposium was designed to not only connect black…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: October 9, 2012 Tags: black women entrepreneurs, FOCUS100, Technology, Women of Power Summit

5 Rappers With Interesting Claims to Fame [Photo Gallery]

Enjoy this eclectic list of hip hop firsts and record breakers. Any surprises?

By Demetria Irwin

Posted: October 9, 2012 Tags: black oscar winners, Drake, Jay Z, Lil Kim, Music, Nicki Minaj, Oscars, rappers, young mc. fresh prince

Donna Summer: The Disco Queen who controlled the era during the 70s with hits like Bad Girl, MacArthur Park, Love To Love You, Baby and Last Dance.

2013 Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame Nominees [Photo Gallery]

The likes of Donna Summer, NWA and The Meters were nominated

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: October 8, 2012 Tags: NWA, Public Enemy, Rock And Roll

Ediomi Utuk
Marketing Consultant
Bloomfield, N.J.

Anti-Style Rut: For her 'locs, Utuk likes to pump up the style often with updos and other creative looks, as to avoid a style rut. And the skies the limit for adding a little pop to your 'locs for in and out of the office.

Naturally Chic: Haute ‘Locs, Curls & Transition Styles for the Office

Power looks that can go from office to after-five

Whether you have lovely ‘locs, curls or are transitioning, here are options to take your…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: October 8, 2012 Tags: dress code, haircare, Mizani, natural hair, office beauty, power look, power looks, women professionals

2nd Annual ASCAP Atlanta Legends Mixer

2nd Annual ASCAP Atlanta Legends Mixer Presented By Hennessy Black last week at The W

By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton

Posted: October 6, 2012 Tags: DeVyne Stephens, Jermiane Dupri, Michael Maldin, Perri "Pebbles" Reid, T.I.

Have the proper capital to invest to build a franchise system that lasts. “When you build a franchise system, there are a lot of hidden costs you may not be aware of,” he says. “You have to be able to have the right people, the right amount of capital to put into your marketing program and legal costs related to your FDD [Franchise Disclosure Document].” The FDD is a legal document which is presented to prospective buyers of franchises in the pre-sale disclosure.

10 Steps to Becoming a Successful Franchisor

President of Black-owned tax services provider tells how to gain and keep successful franchise locations

JaJa Ball, president and co-founder of Colbert/Ball Tax Service shares expert advise on how to…

By Alan Hughes

Posted: October 5, 2012 Tags: Colbert/Ball Tax Service, entrepreneur, Franchise, Franchise Disclosure Document, International Franchise Association, JaJa Ball, Royalties, Small Business

Earl G. Graves, Sr. (Chairman & Publisher)

Slideshow: Black Enterprise’s 100 Most Powerful Executives Event [Photos]

A photo gallery of last night's gala of black executives

A photo gallery of last night’s gala of black executives

By Sasha King

Posted: October 3, 2012 Tags: BE 100s