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This 17-Year-Old Is On A Mission To End Period Poverty Through ‘The Confident Girl Project’

Atiya JordanMay 23, 2022May 23, 2022

by Atiya JordanMay 23, 2022May 23, 2022102

Through the Confident Girl Project, 17-year-old Taylor McCowan wants to raise awareness of the population of homeless and impoverished girls that need proper feminine hygiene products....

Deadline Approaching – If You’re a Youth Making a Difference in Your Community!

Robin White GoodeNovember 3, 2017

by Robin White GoodeNovember 3, 2017250

If you're a middle or high school student making a difference in your community, you have until Nov. 7 to answer the Prudential Spirit of...

Career

Owning Your Power

Rita P. Mitchell, CRCÂ®March 12, 2017September 23, 2017

by Rita P. Mitchell, CRCÂ®March 12, 2017September 23, 2017260

After graduating from college and working for seven years in a corporate environment, I decided to start my own insurance and securities brokerage firm, Mitchell...

Entrepreneurship

5 Things Your Business Can Do to Give Back

Stephen L. BallJanuary 30, 2017September 29, 2017

by Stephen L. BallJanuary 30, 2017September 29, 2017332

Businesses of all sizes can find easy ways to encourage and facilitate volunteering and giving back. The five tips below provide a good starting point....

Entrepreneurship

3 Reasons Youâ€™ll Always Have Time for Community Service

Black EnterpriseJuly 28, 2016September 30, 2017

by Black EnterpriseJuly 28, 2016September 30, 2017125

Take your skills and put them to work in the service of nonprofit missions....

Men

BE Modern Man: Meet ‘The Specialist’ J.W. Piercy, III

Daron PressleyJune 9, 2016February 16, 2018

by Daron PressleyJune 9, 2016February 16, 2018546

BE Modern Man honors 100 men making an impact in their career, community, and relationships....

Men

BE Modern Man: Meet ‘Mr. Go-Getter’ Alphonso Amos

Tyrus TownsendMay 23, 2016February 23, 2018

by Tyrus TownsendMay 23, 2016February 23, 2018313

BE Modern Man honors 100 men making an impact in their career, community, and relationships....

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

My Dream Speaks Gala Honors Black Enterprise BRIDGE Foundation

Courtney ConnleyMay 11, 2016September 28, 2017

by Courtney ConnleyMay 11, 2016September 28, 2017978

Black Enterprise BRIDGE Foundation President, Roberta Graves, receives honor for her commitment to uplifting children's education....

Arts and Culture Lifestyle News

Millions of People Join ‘Make a Difference Day’ on October 24

Kandia JohnsonOctober 24, 2015September 28, 2017

by Kandia JohnsonOctober 24, 2015September 28, 2017630

On October 24, millions of people across the nation will take part in community service projects in their very own neighborhoods. Make a Difference Day,...

Career

Women of Power: 8 Corporate America Execs Remember Community Impact

Essence GantFebruary 27, 2015April 8, 2015

by Essence GantFebruary 27, 2015April 8, 20152425

In celebration of Women's History Month, we celebrate eight high-ranking women in corporate America who are giving back....