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Why Black America No Longer Exists

In his new book, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Eugene Robinson talks about the 'Disintegration' of the Black monolith

Author Eugene Robinson has sparked debate with his recent book, ‘Disintegration: The Splintering of Black…

By Derek T. Dingle

Posted: February 8, 2011 Tags: 2008 presuidential campaign, Abandoned, affirmative action, Barack Obama, biracial, black immigrants, Bob Johnson, corporate America, deficit reduction, Disintegration:The Splintering of Black America, Emergent, Eugene Robinson, Ken Chenault, Mainstream, Marshall Plan, mixed-race heritage, naacp, Nigeria, Oprah Winfrey, Pulitzer Prize, Republican Party, South Africa, spending freeze, Technology, Transcendent, Urban League

MICHELLE OBAMA First Lady of the United States Mrs. Obama is a dynamic First Lady and partner to our nation's first Black president, Barack Obama. However, the Princeton University and Harvard Law School graduate continues to make her role as First Lady a memorable one. Though she may receive more press for her fashion influence, Mrs. Obama seems to much rather prefer using her clout for good to launch and support initiatives like Let's Move, which promotes exercise to battle childhood obesity and healthy eating, especially within underserved communities. POLISH PICK: Who's The Boss. This color is bold and engaging, just like Mrs. Obama. In addition to crafting a legacy of service, she has undoubtedly become a style icon, influencing designers and fashionistas worldwide. This color is perfect for anyone who appreciates a chic yet classic look.

The Power of Color: 9 Women Who Nail It Every Time

The ladies behind Ginger + Liz Colour Collection match up the right hues to accent these fierce and financially focused females

Beauty industry entrepreneurs Ginger + Liz pair notable women with their colour counterpart

By Tennille M. Robinson

Posted: February 8, 2011 Tags: Angela and Vanessa Simmons, Barack Obama, BE Next, BEing Green, Cover Girl, Dana Owens, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Flavor Unit Entertainment, Ginger + Liz Colour Collection, H. Ginger Johnson, Harpo Productions, Liberia, Michelle Obama, nail polish, Oprah Winfrey, OWN, Pastry Footwear, Powerful Women, Queen Latifah, Rev. Run, Run-DMC, Russell Simmons, Sara “Liz” Pickett, Sara Pickett, Serena Williams, Small Biz, Small Business, Start-Up, Ursula Burns, Venus Williams, Williams Sisters, Xerox

This Week on the B.E. Business Report: Supermodel-Turned-CEO Iman (Video)

Also: Obama Treasury Sec. Tim Geithner, online lending and the Harlem Vintage Wine Store

Supermodel-turned-businesswoman Iman, founder and CEO of Iman Cosmetics, is the featured Power Player on this…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 3, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, beauty industry, BLACK ENTERPRISE Business Report, Boutique Larrieux, cosmetics industry, Eric Woods, fashion models, Harlem Vintage Wine Store, Iman, Iman Cosmetics, Isaac Mizrahi, Jai Jai Greenfield, Lydia Hamiton-Monnie, models, online lending, supermodels, Timothy Geithner

Let your voice be heard: One of the first Black radio talk show hosts, Taliaferro used the San Francisco Bay Area's airwaves for 40 years to "speak his mind," debating political and cultural issues as well as breaking racial barriers. To fix today's institutions, he says, requires the creation of forums where diverse voices can be heard. "I hope that talk becomes the theme of what we do in the United States from government across [other areas] so we can have a stronger nation with tremendous, insightful understanding," says Ray Taliaferro.

6 Life Lessons from Media Trailblazers

At an NABJ event honoring the late Ed Bradley, Hall of Fame journalists share their rules for success

<strong>Let your voice be heard:</strong> One of the first Black radio talk show hosts, Taliaferro…

By Derek T. Dingle

Posted: February 1, 2011 Tags: 60 Minutes, Barack Obama, Ed Bradley, Eugene Robinson, Ida B. Wells Award, Jacqueline "JC" Hayward, Merri Dee, Michel Martin, National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame Gala, Ray Taliaferro, roland martin, Ruth Streeter, Tamron Hall, Valerie Jarrett, Vernon Jarrett, Vincent Gray, Walterene "Walt" Swanston

TED WILLIAMS: It was the first feel good story of the New Year: homeless man with a "golden voice" becomes a YouTube sensation overnight and receives a job offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers, a home, and an emotional reunion with his estranged mother after more than 20 years apart. For Williams, this was more than a come up, it was a second chance to redeem the man he once was, the man he lost to decades of drug abuse and crime. Williams' inspiring story has reinvigorated hope in millions of Americans that miracles do happen.

10 Remarkable Career Comebacks

Life has a tendency of knocking us down (just ask Ted Williams). These individuals found a way to get back up and gain a second chance at success

BlackEnterprise.com recognizes those who have reigned supreme after hitting on hard times.

By Janel Martinez

Posted: January 11, 2011 Tags: 2011 Women of Power Summit, Barack Obama, Chris Gardner, Desirée Rogers, Desperate Housewives, El DeBarge, Judge Greg Mathis, Marion Jones, Michael Vick, Miss America, Olympics, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ted Williams, The Pursuit of Happyness, Tony Dungy, Triple Crown, Triple Crown Publications, Vanessa Williams, Vickie Stringer, White House, WNBA

In the News: White House Property Value Drops

The presidential pad dropped 23.6% in value over the last three years

The 132-room mansion dropped nearly a quarter of its value, according to the real estate…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: January 5, 2011 Tags: Barack Obama, In the News, property value, real estate investment, real estate prices, White House

Breaking News: Democrats Reject Obama-Republican Tax Plan

The President's plan to alleviate unemployment woes gets derailed. Now what?

The Democratic Caucus spent most of Thursday morning in a closed-door meeting to discuss their…

By Joyce Jones

Posted: December 9, 2010 Tags: Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Charles Rangel, Rep. James Clyburn, unemployment benefits

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs was fired by Andre Harrell as a 21-year-old exec at Uptown Records early in his career. Today, Combs has gone on to build a more than $300-million-dollar empire, with an expanding list of ventures under Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group: Sean John Clothing and Sean by Sean; a movie production company; his own Ciroc vodka; his own fragrance; reality TV shows; a solo music career, as well as his collaboration with artists Dirty Money; and an acting career, including a role in the Oscar-winning Monster's Ball.

So You’ve Been Fired… Now What?: 7 Celebrities Who Survived the Axe

These famous figures show there is light at the end of the termination tunnel

</a>Some may think getting the axe from a job is the end of the world.…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: December 2, 2010 Tags: Barack Obama, career advancement, celebrity, Desirée Rogers, entertainment, firing, job termination, jobs, Juan Williams, layoffs, Michael Vick, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Tavis Smiley, termination, Wendy Williams

Obama’s AIDS Advisor on the Frontline for a Cure

In spite of medical developments, Phill Wilson of Black AIDS Institute says testing and awareness are our only true defense

Chin up, Black America, not all the news surrounding HIV/AIDS in the African American community…

By Tomika Anderson

Posted: December 1, 2010 Tags: 100 Black Men of America, Barack Obama, HIV/AIDS, naacp, Phill Wilson, the National Council of Negro Women, the National Urban League, World AIDS day

POLL: Racism or Realism?

Did race or reality play a role in urging Meek to drop out?

Did race play a role in asking Meek to drop out of the election or…

By Joyce Jones

Posted: November 1, 2010 Tags: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Kendrick Meek, midterm elections 2010, Politics