Most Powerful Women in Corporate America
The 135 women on the roster make up our largest ever list of the crème of the crop of the most powerful black women in corporate America.They have succeeded by leading with performance, deeply understanding their company culture, deftly navigating the corporate landscape, and—above all—wisely wielding their power
Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity
Black Enterprise’s Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity list recognizes the executives who are championing inclusion in America’s most prominent workplaces.
Black Enterprise Returns To Charlotte With An Event To Move Black Businesses ‘FWD’
The premier summit for black entrepreneurs and black businesses will return to Charlotte it has been transformed into a new, tech-driven event under the banner, FWD.
BETV
#Goals: How to Break Into Tech
Yes, there is a diversity problem in tech and discrimination does exist. But so does opportunity—lots of it—and you don’t need a computer science degree or technical background to get it, just a curious mind, a willingness to learn, a revamped résumé, and a seat in this session!
LATEST
25 black women who are changing the world
Much has been written about 2018 being the year of the woman. Excuse us if we don’t get too excited. The extraordinary accomplishments of black women aren’t new. We didn’t arrive on the scene just now, and in 2019 we’re not going to fade back into the woodwork. Here are 25 black women who are changing the world.
Jesse Williams Addresses America at the BET Awards
Grey’s Anatomy actor and social activist Jesse Williams prophetically addressed America during his awards speech at the 16th annual BET Awards on June 26, at the Microsoft Theatre at L.A. Live. Presented with the Humanitarian Award by BET Chairman/CEO Debra Lee. Check out all of the latest content focused on the issues and topics important to black men.
Morgan State Awarded $750K in STEM Grant Funding
Morgan State University, a historically black college in Baltimore, has announced the award of a three-year $750,000 grant from Intel Corp. The grant is part of the Intel HBCU Grant program announced last month, which is part of the tech giant’s Diversity in Technology Initiative which began in January 2015. Be sure and catch up on all of the latest BE Smart content.
CONTRIBUTORS
Opening a business is a great moment of pride. You hang your sign and tell everyone you know about your new venture. Unfortunately, it is that same pride that keeps a small business open far longer than it should be.How do you know when is it time to close your small business?
If you trace all the way back to biblical days up until the 21st century, you will find that mentorship was the “secret sauce” for many who made extraordinary accomplishments. Here are five reasons why mentors matter.
The internet has 4.2 billion users, 3.4 billion of whom are actively using social media. Clearly, social media management for small businesses is necessary if you want your business to be successful.
Wendy Tilford is a wife, mother of two, and owner of three Huntington Learning Center franchises – two in Houston, TX and one in Woodland Hills, CA. It may seem like a lot to handle, but coming from a background in politics, she takes it in stride and isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
It’s official! Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer announced that she is running to become the next mayor in Memphis. This election will put the 36-year-old Memphis activist on track to become the first female Memphis mayor.