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Marcus Samuelsson Spreads Food Politics Through Digital Platforms

You’ve seen the chef/philanthropist on the Web and shows like "Top Chef Masters," catch him at the 2012 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo

Marcus Samuelsson’s social media footprint is sizzling—his verified Twitter account boasts over 51,000 followers; Facebook…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: May 10, 2012 Tags: 2012 Entrepreneurs Conference, Facebook, Ginny’s Supper Club, Marcus Samuelsson, Red Rooster, Sonia Alleyne, TEDxHarlem, Twitter, YouTube

Get Advice on Raising Capital for Your Business from Black Enterprise’s Alfred Edmond

As part of Black Enterprise's Small Business University, VP & Editor-at-Large Alfred Edmond, Jr. takes to Twitter to answer your money questions TODAY, 2pm EST

As part of the Black Enterprise Small Business University powered by Dell, Alfred Edmond, Jr. VP and Editor-at-large…

By Elayne Fluker

Posted: May 10, 2012 Tags: Black Enterprise Small Business University, black entrepreneurs, Capital, entrepreneurs, financing, Small Business, Twitter

Boxing champ Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., center, poses with pop singer Justin Bieber and Cuban boxer Yuriyorkis Gamboa (Image: File)

Money, Power and Technology: How Floyd Mayweather Became a Social Media Heavyweight

The famed boxer has spread his brand beyond the boxing ring, amassing an online following that rivals tech heavyweights and influencers

With accounts on various social media platforms, Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. has spread his brand…

By Hajj Flemings

Posted: May 8, 2012 Tags: boxing, Evander Holyfield, Facebook, Floyd Mayweather, Frank Bruno, Hajj Flemings, Instagram, Justin Bieber, Klout, Muhammad Ali, Social media, Twitter, YouTube

Charles Barkley From the onset of his career Barkley was surrounded by greatness. Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984, he joined a team that includes legends Julius Erving, Moses Malone and Maurice Cheeks. Holding his own, Sir Charles averaged 14 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during his rookie season. A year later, he was the team’s leading rebounder and second scorer before eventually becoming the Sixers’ franchise player until he was traded in 1992 to the Phoenix Suns, where he continued to dominate as a rebounder and team leader. By time he retired in 2000, Barkley became the fourth player in NBA history to achieve 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 4,000 assists. However, the Dream Team gold medalist was never able to win a title to compliment his accolades.

NBA Decoded: Does Social Media Make Athletes Worse Role Models?

Was Charles Barkley right? How social media has made today's athletes flaws as a role model more apparent

When Charles Barkley proclaimed that he wasn’t a role model he had no idea that…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: May 7, 2012 Tags: Alec Banks, Charles Barkley, Facebook, Hypebeast, Larry Johnson, NBA, NFL, Nike, Osama bin Laden, professional athlete, Rashard Mendenhall, role model, Social media, Todd Haley, Twitter

Motherhood vs. Career Pursuit: Should Women Have to Choose?

Women weigh in on whether sacrifice of parenting is doable and worth it

From fashion icon Kimora Lee Simmons to Xerox CEO Ursula Burns, women balance motherhood and…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: May 4, 2012 Tags: Black Women, businesswomen, Career Advancement, Career Development, children, discrimination, family, family planning, gender, Kimora Lee Simmons, Mother, Mother's Day, Motherhood, parenting, parents, pregnancy, Social media, Storify, Twitter, Ursula Burns, women entrepreneurs, Women in business, working mother

"Awkward Black Girl" creator Issa Rae was all smiles during her BlackEnterprise.com interview (Image: Brain Food Film)

‘Awkward Black Girl’ Creator Issa Rae on Shorty Award Win and Online Racism

The producer, director, writer and star of “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” addresses the digital hate

“Awkward Black Girl” creator Issa Rae spoke to BlackEnterprise.com about her Shorty Award win, the…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: May 4, 2012 Tags: Facebook, Issa Rae, online racism, Shorty Award, Social media, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, Twitter

Since its 2008 launch, Klout has been praised as a helpful tool for social influence, and criticized on score inconsistencies all in the same breath. Technology blogger Diego Basch summed it up best: “It’s simply a game that measures how good you are at it. Your Klout score measures how good you are at getting a high Klout score.”

While Klout maintains that their "True Reach" metric is a work in progress, it’s hard not to view the number as the end-all, be-all of one’s digital influence. It matters so much so that companies are using the scoring system to decide whether or not they’ll employ an individual. Sam Fiorella’s job interview was cut short when he admitted to not knowing about Klout. After the dismissal, Fiorella spent the next six months working to boost his Klout score, ultimately reaching 72. With interactive influence determining whether or not you’ll land your next job (or VIP status at an upcoming event), here are 5 tips to boosting your Klout score in 5 days.--Terrena Carriman

Clout vs. Klout: Why the Latter Doesn’t Measure True Influence

While some employers will check a prospective employee’s digital influence, it should not blow one’s chances of getting a job

BlackEnterprise.com columnist Hajj Flemings examines whether or not a job applicant’s Klout score outweighs his/her…

By Hajj Flemings

Posted: May 2, 2012 Tags: Bill Gates, Facebook, FICO score, FourSquare, Google Plus, Klout, LinkedIn, Social media, Twitter, YouTube

Melinda Emerson, Black Enterprise Small Business University Instructor

Meet Your Small Business University Instructor: Melinda Emerson

Register for Black Enterprise's Small Business University NOW and learn how to build and grow your business! Plus enter for a chance to win more than $50,000 in prizes

For the Black Enterprise Small Business University, sponsored by Dell, entrepreneurship expert Melinda Emerson offers…

By Demetria Irwin

Posted: April 27, 2012 Tags: black entrepreneurs, Career Advancement, career transition, Dell, entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, faith, Melinda Emerson, Small Biz Lady, Small Business, small business owner, small business university, Social media, spirituality, Twitter, women entrepreneurs, young entrepreneur, young professional

Will Tweet for Sneaks? Nike Launches Twitter RSVP System

The sportswear juggernaut launches Twitter-based reservation system

Nike’s newly-created reservation system invites sneaker enthusiasts to one of 12 participating Nike retail locations…

By Janel Martinez

Posted: April 20, 2012 Tags: Michael Jordan, Nike, RSVP, Twitter

You Only Live Once: So When It Comes to Your Business, Innovate Before It’s Too Late

For entrepreneurs, a healthy dose of innovation (and a dash of crazy) could be the key to your small business success

For entrepreneurs, a healthy dose of innovation (and a dash of crazy) could be the…

By Elayne Fluker

Posted: April 19, 2012 Tags: #yolo, black entrepreneurs, Business, entrepreneurs, Innovation, Small Business, Social media, Twitter, you only live once

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