Showdown At The Apollo
Two of the black business world’s heavyweights have squared off in a bitter bout over the rights to produce and distribute It’s Showtime at the Apollo, the top-rated African American...
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RECAP: Black Enterprise Celebrates Hoops, Good Food And Team USA In Chicago
BlackEnterprise.com witnessed NBA greats alongside NIKE, Inc. and USA Basketball in Chicago as they prepped for World Basketball Festival.
New Lessons for Our Classrooms
From kindergarten to 12th grade, Will Thomas never had a black male teacher and only once had a black female teacher. “I felt like we weren’t represented in the classroom, and it bothered me throughout my school experience,†says Thomas, referring to his years growing up in Ellenville, New York, a relatively diverse community.
Franchise Players
Terdema Ussery can easily be spotted at a Dallas Mavericks home game. Standing behind the scorer’s desk in a business suit, the CEO’s attention regularly shifts between the on-court action...
Maynard Jackson: The Ultimate Champion for Black Business
28 Days: Celebrating Black Business Icons Past and Present: In 1973 Maynard Jackson emerged on the scene when he was elected the first black mayor of Atlanta and became a national force in business and politics over the next 30 years, he used his prowess to break the old boys network's hold on contracts and power while expanding opportunities for minority businesses. The result: he helped develop and create more black millionaires that any other public figure.