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Black Enterprise’s Mission is Just Beginning

I believe it is fitting to pause to celebrate milestones during the course of a great undertaking. I can think of no better moment than the 40th anniversary of black enterprise to reflect and to appreciate the challenges met and triumphs achieved in the unwavering pursuit of our admittedly ambitious mission: to educate and empower African Americans to become full participants in wealth creation within the global economy. Over the past four years that I have been CEO, I have built on my father’s original vision, making it relevant for future generations.

Black Farmers Want White House Involvement in Settlement
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Black Farmers Want White House Involvement in Settlement

John Boyd, president of the National Black Farmers Association, is calling on the White House to put pressure on Congress to pass legislation to settle discrimination suits brought by black and Native American farmers. Otherwise, he fears, it may never happen. Earlier this month, the House included money for the settlement in a war supplemental bill , but the bill that passed in the senate late Thursday did not.

  • Entrepreneurship

Diversity Knocking Hard on Corporate Doors

Corporate supplier diversity programs are coming under increased scrutiny as America’s minority groups steadily march toward becoming the majority – at least collectively. Most will admit that no corporate giant has perfected its inclusion plan yet and minority business enterprises continue to struggle for a place at the table when these multinationals are selecting business partners.

  • Money

Consumer Protection Versus Financial Misdirection

Whether its consumer protection, unemployment benefits or another measure affecting your family's livelihood or financial well-being, fight for your future. Let your voice be heard in congressional offices and at the polls. Now is the time to do it. It is an election year after all.

Where the Jobs Are: Health Information Technology
  • Career

Where the Jobs Are: Health Information Technology

The health IT sector is booming despite the economic depression. This is mainly because of the $19 billion set aside for health information technology from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that was signed into law last year. This money is estimated to create 100,000 new jobs, such as medical transcriptionists or computer information systems managers, and more higher education programs nationwide.

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