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Great Lessons from Great CEOs
What makes chief executives of the nation’s largest black-owned businesses great? When I wrote my book, Titans of the B.E. 100s, I found a largely self-made lot that conquered obstacles—lack of capital, diminished access, and outright racism—to seize opportunities, break barriers, forge institutions, and, in many cases, change the course of commerce and society.
15 Best Employers for Veterans
There are several companies committed to helping veterans make the transition from military to civilian life. Although the reasons are varied, most experts say companies are attracted to veterans for...
Republicans Courting Black America — Again
With the deteriorating Washington, D.C., home of Frederick Douglass as a backdrop, GOP congressional leaders announced on May 8 legislation to provide almost $1 million of the $2 million sought...
Feeling the Pinch
Encumbered with ballooning labor costs and years of recurring debt that led to a $16 million budget shortfall amid a looming recession, the cash-strapped San Francisco Bay Area suburb of Vallejo sought shelter from its financial woes via a recent Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing. But some governmental experts worry that Vallejo's May 23 filing could be a more common option for local government bodies nationwide that struggle to maintain financial solvency.