Challenging Police Violence … While Black
Luke Stewart was sleeping in his car in Euclid, Ohio, when police came upon him. Moments later, he lay dying from gunshot wounds to his chest and neck. Clayton Dobbins...
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Small Business Awards Winners
Innovation, perseverance, and resilience are some of the attributes entrepreneurs need to weather the current economic downturn. Couple this with the few business owners who aren’t looking to simply survive,...
B.E. Corporate Executive Of The Year
Surrounded by pristine forests, shimmering lakes and lush mountains, Darryl Hazel stands near the shores of Lake Placid with a purpose. On this brilliant July day, New York State’s scenic...
2012 Best Companies for Diversity
Thompson worked as a vice president for McDonald’s in both operations and supply chain, so he knew the culture and process well. “Knowing both the operations and supply sides of the business helped me to understand their needs at a higher level,†he says. One of the most important lessons he’s learned as a supplier is to leverage whatever is unique about his business. “Yes, customers want low prices,†says Thompson, “but they want other things, too. In my world, it’s food safety and quality.â€
Building Capri Capital Brick By Brick
Nestled between Baldwin Hills Estates—one of the country’s wealthiest majority African American neighborhoods—and Crenshaw—the location where the classic film Boyz n the Hood is based—is Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza. Situated on 43 acres in South Central Los Angeles, this 865,000-square-foot shopping mall may still be a diamond in the rough. However, Quintin E. Primo III considers it his crown jewel.