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Former Chicago Urban League President Runs for Senate Seat

Initially, Cheryle R. Jackson was flattered that then President-elect Barack Obama had added her to a list of six individuals who he felt were qualified to replace him in the Senate. But she didn’t seriously consider it at first.

  • Entrepreneurship

Models Inc.: How Tyra Banks, Iman, and Other Black Models Transitioned From the Runway to the Boardroom

Tyra Banks and other black models proved that they're more than just fabulous figures and flawless faces -- they are chief executives of successful businesses. Before Banks were the originators, the breakthrough black models of the 1970s. These women sashayed right through the color barrier, and when the flashbulbs faded, they used their connections and experience to make the successful transition to business ownership.

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