Can Young Black Men Be Saved?
Before David Muhammad graduated from elementary school, he was well on his way to becoming a statistic. Living with his divorced mother in one of the poorer sections of Oakland,...
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Educating the Workforce
“Workforce readiness†has become a buzz phrase to describe the ability–or lack thereof–of America’s current and future employees to succeed in a knowledge-based economy and develop new innovations. Amos L....
The Winner’s Edge
Just like "Trouble Man," Marvin Gaye’s anthem of determination, the BE 100s at 40 share a common trait with their brethren of old: They didn’t make it playing by the rules. Today’s leaders may retain the resilience of legends such as A. G. Gaston and John H. Johnson and apply the deal-making prowess of titans such as Reginald F. Lewis and Bob Johnson but, at the same time, they embrace updated models of innovation, collaboration, and flexibility.