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Noah Stephens captures the beauty of Detroit and is paid to do international gigs. (Image: Stephens)

Cool Jobs: Photographer Makes Living Capturing Beauty of City Life

Entrepreneur enjoys freedom of independent career while doing what he loves

Photographer and entrepreneur pushes against stereotypes to showcase diversity of Detroit and the world at…

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Barbara Graves, Wife of Black Enterprise Founder Earl Graves Sr., Dies

Family matriarch was a guiding force of Black Enterprise and a quiet source of strength and inspiration

Family matriarch and a guiding force of Black Enterprise, Barbara Kydd Graves succumbed early this…

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Radio Pioneer Hal Jackson Dead at 96

ICBC icon broke color barriers and set stage for today's stars

The co-founder of Inner City Broadcasting Corp., which owned New York’s WBLS, leaves a legacy…

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Cool Jobs: Maxim Research Editor Enjoys Perks of Every Man’s Dream

From beautiful babes to travel, this media professional rarely has a dull day

BlackEnterprise.com takes a look at professionals who have jobs that combine creativity, fun, and their…

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Remembering a Media Legend: Top 5 Black News Moments with Mike Wallace

From Malcolm X to Tina Turner, we highlight top moments in a media legend's career

From Malcolm X to Tina Turner, Mike Wallace–who died April 7— has had a stellar…

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Mary J. Blige, the Multi-Platinum Chicken Peddler? Say It Ain’t So

Adding a side-eye-worthy endorsement to the brand just doesn't make sense

Joining the ranks of chicken-eating stereotypes, the multi-platinum singer adds an endorsement to the brand…

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For many women, a power look doesn't just end with the right outfit or shoe. It's a head-to-toe story of branding that tells who they are, what they do and how well they do it.


Putting that best face forward is important, whether they're closing deals, working with clients, traveling the world or starting that next venture. In today's image-conscious business world, make-up is no longer just for movie stars and glamour girls, as many working women recognize the importance of presence, accentuating their best features and embracing the power of femininity.


Frank Guyton, celebrity make-up artist and artistic director at Black Opal, helped four professional women tap into their wow factor, with beauty looks that can go from the office to after hours. ---Janell Hazelwood


Photos by Jerome Shaw

Beauty Before and After: 4 Career Women Transform into Power Looks

Black Opal artistic director Frank Guyton talks tips on day-to-night looks

Frank Guyton, celebrity make-up artist and artistic director at Black Opal, creates power looks for…

By Janell Hazelwood

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Professor Becomes First Black Woman to Get High Court Media Credentials

Female-owned media company also a pioneer in facilitating Supreme Court coverage

Gloria Browne-Marshall recently became the first black woman to get credentials to cover the U.S.…

By Janell Hazelwood

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The Future of Black Media

African American newspaper publisher discusses changes and challenges in black media

African American newspaper publisher discusses changes and challenges in the black media

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September 11th Coverage Ignores Way Too Many

One widower says more than white firefighters and wealthy traders died on September 11th, but you couldn't tell from ten years of coverage

One widower says more than white firefighters and wealthy traders died on September 11th, but…

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