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In 2011, tech co-founders Mike McGee and Neal Sales-Griffin started Code Academy, a 12 week program to teach people how to build websites and mobile apps.

Code Academy Teaches Web Development to the Masses

The black-owned startup is schooling entrepreneurs on the art of coding from the ground floor of Chicago's new 50,000 sq. ft. coworking facility

In October 2011, tech co-founders Mike McGee and Neal Sales-Griffin started Code Academy, a 12-week…

By Terrance Gaines

Posted: May 7, 2012 Tags: 1871, Chicago, Code Academy, Jeff Cohen, Mike McGee, Neal Sales-Griffin, New World Ventures, president barack obama, Steve Collens, Technology, The Merchandise Mart, The Pritzker Group, Web development

Jennifer Burrell wowed judges with her pitch about her dress rental company The Frock Shop

Entrepreneur of the Week: Jennifer Burrell, The Frock Shop

Savvy businesswoman aims to make her business the go-to emporium for rented formalwear in Chicago—and beyond

100 Urban Entrepreneurs selects Jennifer Burrell of The Frock Shop as entrepreneur of the week,…

By Brian Dawson

Posted: February 10, 2012 Tags: 100 Urban Entrepreneurs, Chicago, Entrepreneur of the Week, Jennifer Burrell, The Frock Shop

Wall Street protesters take to the streets of Manhattan's Financial District (Image: Janel Martinez)

WATCH: On the Front Lines of Occupy Wall Street

BlackEnterprise.com went to Manhattan’s Financial District to investigate the recent protests

BlackEnterprise.com ventured to Manhattan’s Financial District to speak to Wall Street occupiers, labor union members,…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: October 6, 2011 Tags: California, Chicago, In the News, New York City, Occupy Wall Street, protests, Tennessee, Wall Street, Washington D.C.

My Oprah Experience: The Final Taping of Oprah’s Legendary Talk Show

Author and BE.com host Karen Taylor Bass scored two tickets to the star-studded finale of the Oprah Winfrey Show, and talks about the soul-stirring day

Author and BE.com host Karen Taylor Bass scored two tickets to the grand start-studded finale,…

By Karen Taylor Bass

Posted: May 19, 2011 Tags: Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Brand New You, Chicago, Diane Sawyer, Dr. Maya Anegelou, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, Gayle King, Halle Berry, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jerry Seinfeld, Karen Taylor Bass, Madonna, Maria Shriver, Michae Jordan, Nate Berkus, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey farewell show, Oprah Winfrey farewell taping, Oprah Winfrey finale, Queen Latifah, Rosie O'Donnell, Stedman Graaham, Stevie Wonder, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Tyler Perry, Usher, Will Smith

This Week on The B.E. Business Report: Chicago Treasurer Stephanie Neely

Also: NuJak Companies CEO Frank Kendrick, tech guru Ken Gibbs

Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie Neely is the featured Power Player on this week’s edition of…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: April 21, 2011 Tags: Chicago, Frank Kendrick, Ken Gibbs, NuJak Companies, Project Enterprise, Stephanie Neely

Leading in to Oscars weekend, BlackEnterprise.com recognized 10 Black actors who have succeeded at the box office in films not originally written for a person of color. The article was a welcome reminder of how our star’s talent can triumph in Hollywood without falling into stereotypical characters. The only thing is all the examples were men. With March being Women’s History Month and having just wrapped our 6th Annual Women of Power Summit, BlackEnterprise.com decided to salute a few female thespians that have broken color and gender barriers on the silver screen.

10 Movie Roles That Weren’t Meant For Black Women

It's women's history month and here's a collection of actresses that broke color and gender roles in film

It’s women’s history month and here’s a collection of actresses that broke color and gender…

By Darralynn Hutson

Posted: March 2, 2011 Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ashton Kutcher, Audrey Hepburn, Audrey Meadows, Batman, Bernie Mac, Brandon T. Jackson, Cary Grant, Catwoman, Cedric the Entertainer, Chicago, Conan, Dana Owens, Eartha Kitt, Fantastic Four, Gabrielle Union, Grace Jones, Halle Berry, Hollywood, Jackie Gleason, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jonathan Demme, Kerry Washington, Mark Wahlberg, Monster's Ball, Oscars, Queen Latifah, Robert E. Howard, Rosario Dawson, Sidney Poitier, Stan Lee, Thandie Newton, The Honeymooners, Women of Power Summit, Women’s History Month, Zoe Saldana

2 Killed When Plane Crashes In Suburban Chicago

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say two people were killed when the small plane…

By Associated Press

Posted: January 23, 2010 Tags: Chicago, Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board

Chicago’s 2016 Olympics Bid Has Black Business Owners Concerned

Companies seek policy of inclusion to share opportunities

Among Chicago’s black entrepreneurs, the Olympics is a subject that causes some uneasiness. There’s little…

By Chana Garcia

Posted: March 12, 2009 Tags: Alliance of Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs, Anthony Kitchens, Chicago, H.J. Russell & Co., Olympics, R.J. Dale Advertising and Public Relations

Reactions Heard Around the World

From Chicago to Japan, the manifestation of joy is universal

Joy rang out around the nation and globe as Barack Obama took the presidential oath…

By Renita Burns

Posted: January 20, 2009 Tags: Barack Obama, Chicago, inauguration, Japan, London

Hey, Danny!

Local school children are also enthusiastic fans of their congressman, Rep. Danny Davis, pictured here…

By Joyce Jones

Posted: November 4, 2008 Tags: Chicago, Danny Davis