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In the News: Soledad O’Brien Returns to CNN Mornings; Senate Blocks Another Part of Obama Jobs Plan and More

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By Sade K. Muhammad

Posted: November 3, 2011 Tags: Ali Velshi, Ashley Shante, Capitol Hill, CNN, Congress, Democrats, Father's Day, General Electric, In the News, Jobs, president barack obama, Republicans, Senate, Soledad O'Brien, Squeaky Moore

Earl G. Graves, Sr. , graduate of Morgan State University In 1970, Graves founded Black Enterprise magazine as a single issue publication. In 1972, he was named one of the 10 most outstanding minority businessmen in the country by the president of the United States and received the National Award of Excellence in recognition of his achievements in minority business enterprise. Today, Graves is the Chairman and Publisher of Black Enterprise, and Morgan State University's business school is named after him: Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management.

ADCOLOR Awards Honors Earl G. Graves Sr. & Other Media Trailblazers

Highlights from this year's celebration of minorities in advertising, marketing and media

Founded in 2005 by Tiffany R. Warren, the ADCOLOR Industry Coalition pays homage to professionals…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: October 3, 2011 Tags: ADCOLOR Awards, ADCOLOR Industry Coalition, Chuck Morrison, CNN, Earl G. Graves Sr., George Lopez, philanthropy, Soledad O'Brien, Spike Lee, Tiffany R. Warren

Stacey Dash, 45

The former Single Ladies actress appeared on the small screen in The Cosby Show as Denise Huxtable’s friend, Michelle, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but most remember this part Mexican beauty as Dionne from the 1995 film Clueless. She went on to star in the television spinoff under the same name from 1996-1999.

Did You Know? These 15 Notables Are Latino

See which entertainers, politicians, and media personalities are of Hispanic origin

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, BlackEnterprise.com is highlighting 15 figures you didn’t…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: September 20, 2011 Tags: 90210, ABC, Bill Richardson, Carmelo Anthony, Christina Norman, CNN, Dick Cheney, Elian Gonzalez, Elizabeth Vargas, Frank Sinatra, Gwen Ifill, Hispanic Heritage Month, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Joe Biden, John Edwards, Katherine Davalos Ortega, La La Vasquez, Laci Peterson, Lynda Carter, Mariah Carey, Matthew Shepard, Nick Cannon, Roberto C. Goizueta, Sammy Davis Jr., Sarah Palin, Soledad O'Brien, Sonia Sotomayor, Stacey Dash, Swizz Beatz, The Wire, Tristan Wilds

With 140 characters or less, social media regulars receive the latest deets on everything from the advertures of their favorite celebs to up-to-the minute info on their close friends’ whereabouts to a blow-by-blow account of the Arab Spring. But Twitter is more than a news feed, it's also a professional tool, and following people who interest and inspire you can enhance your college experience. Instead of only following your celeb obsessions or BFFs, try useful college resources, prominent organizations and established leaders. To help you get started for back to school season, BE On Campus correspondent Damaris Skelton highlights 9 Twitter accounts that will help keep college students in the know. Let us know your favorite Twitter account (on or off this list) below!

9 Twitter Accounts That Can Enhance Your College Experience

From influential organizations to young leaders making a difference in their community, these 9 Twitter accounts will keep you in the know

Back to school season is upon us and BE On Campus correspondent Damaris Skelton highlights…

By Damaris Skelton

Posted: August 17, 2011 Tags: Avenue Pink, back to school gallery, CNN, College Info Geek, college students, Dr. Cornel West, HBCU Buzz Inc, HuffPost College, The BOSS Network, Twitter, Unigo College Search, Valeisha Butterfield

FACEBOOK: I’m a pretty late bloomer on the Facebook-for-business bandwagon, as opposed to just family and friends. But a good friend recently educated me on how you can add layers of security and privacy for people you know casually, while allowing good friends total access to your page. Be sure to do this, and include business updates and links to any press or promotions you’re doing. Facebook is still the best way to spread a message virally.

In the News: Amy Holmes Joins GBTV; FaceBook Denies Harvesting Cell Numbers and More

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By Janel Martinez

Posted: August 11, 2011 Tags: amy holmes, CNN, Facebook, Facebook privacy settings, GBTV, Glenn Beck, In the News, stock market, The Blaze, Time Warner, Time Warner Cable, Wall Street

My commitment to getting my blood tested for prostate specific antigens was key to catching prostate cancer at an early stage. (Image: Thinkstock)

In the News: Florida Drug Tests Welfare Recipients; Fewer Americans File Bankruptcy and More

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Florida governor Rick Scott forces welfare applicants to submit to drug tests as a way…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: July 8, 2011 Tags: bankruptcy, Benjamin Jealous, CNN, drug testing, Florida, In the News, Laura Adiele, naacp, Republican, TSA, welfare

WATCH: Don Lemon on Coming Out and Being ‘Transparent’ in the Black Community

The CNN anchor speak openly about his personal and professional life

See CNN anchor Don Lemon speak openly about the challenges of coming out in the…

By Elayne Fluker

Posted: July 1, 2011 Tags: black lgbt, book, CNN, Don Lemon, High Life, homosexual, Tai Beauchamp, Transparent, Video

Oprah Follows 33 People on Twitter, But Who Are They?

Despite having more than 6 million followers on Twitter, Oprah Winfrey has only returned the favor to a handful—see who they are

Boasting more than 6 million followers on Twitter, Oprah Winfrey commands serious social media clout…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: May 27, 2011 Tags: Andrea Wishom, Ashton Kutcher, autism, Black Eyed Peas, Charlie Sheen, CNN, Demi Moore, Dr. Laura Berman, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Ellen Degeneres, Erik Logan, Evan Williams, Gayle King, Generation Rescue, George Stephanopoulos, Good Morning America, Harpo Studios, Harriet Seitler, Hugh Jackman, Jenny McCarthy, Jill Van Lokeren, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Sinclair, Larry King, Larry King Live, Lisa Erspamer, Lisa Ling, Mary J. Blige, Maya Watson, Nate Berkus, O magazine, Oprah Radio, Oprah Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey Network, OWN, Peggy Panosh, Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Rosie O’Donnell, Shaquille O’Neal, Sheri Salata, Social media, Twitter, Will.I.Am

In the News: CNN’s Don Lemon Tweets Sexuality; Donald Trump Ditches Presidential Bid;Bill Lester: First Black Grand-Am Winner

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CNN anchor Don Lemon came out on Twitter (Image: Press)

CNN’s Don Lemon…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: May 17, 2011 Tags: Bill Lester, CNN, Don Lemon, Donald Trump, In the News, President Bill Clinton, Wendell Scott

In the News: Walgreens Celebrates Black History Month; ‘T-Commerce’ On the Rise; Foreign Journalists Attacked

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One of the country’s largest drug store chains is highlighting more than on-the-shelf sale items…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: February 4, 2011 Tags: Apple Inc., BBC, Black History Month, CNN, Hosni Mubarak, In the News, iPad, News Corp, Walgreens

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