Education Denzel Washington and Common Set to Deliver HBCU Commencement SpeechesCourtney ConnleyMarch 11, 2015September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyMarch 11, 2015September 28, 2017730 Denzel Washington and Common to deliver commencement speeches at separate HBCUs this May....
Education Bun B Talks Becoming a Lecturer at Rice UniversityCourtney ConnleyFebruary 25, 2015September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyFebruary 25, 2015September 28, 20171312 Putting education over the quick buck, Rapper Bun B says that he's turned down over six figures in performance salary to teach students....
Lifestyle Black History Month: Zip Gayles Inducted to Basketball Hall of FameSakina SpruellFebruary 20, 2015May 12, 2015 by Sakina SpruellFebruary 20, 2015May 12, 2015634 Former HBCU coach receives prestigious honor being inducted into collegiate sports hall of fame....
Career Travel and Leisure Working in the Caribbean: Hospitality Professional Russell George Details Global TransitionsKimberly WilsonFebruary 6, 2015May 12, 2015 by Kimberly WilsonFebruary 6, 2015May 12, 2015832 Russell George shares his early beginnings in tourism industry, hosting royalty, and what makes Trinidad a Caribbean gem....
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Book Review: The Man From Essence by Edward Lewis with Audrey EdwardsAlfred Edmond, Jr.January 16, 2015September 28, 2017 by Alfred Edmond, Jr.January 16, 2015September 28, 20171193 Rarely do business biographies offer glamour and Scandal-meets-Mad-Men intrigue that you get from The Man From Essence: Creating A Magazine For Black Women by Edward...
Entrepreneurship Sean Williams of El Primer Mundo Cigars Talks 3 Tips for Success in the IndustryAniesia WilliamsDecember 19, 2014November 18, 2017 by Aniesia WilliamsDecember 19, 2014November 18, 20172854 Sean Williams is one of the top African American brand owners in the cigar industry. He share three tips for entrepreneurs to reach success....
Education [WATCH] Black Lives Matter: Millennial Leader Takes Dynamic Stand with ‘Dear America’Courtney ConnleyDecember 10, 2014September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyDecember 10, 2014September 28, 2017382 Princeton student, Alex Ford, discusses race, justice, police brutality and the concept of American equality in moving "Dear America" video....
Career Cool Jobs: Charlamagne Tha God Talks Finding His Voice And Successful Career TransitionsKevin L. ClarkDecember 2, 2014September 28, 2017 by Kevin L. ClarkDecember 2, 2014September 28, 20173324 Outspoken radio personality Charlamagne Tha God details his rise through the ranks in radio and his plans for career expansion....
Education J. Cole Talks Life and Carer with Morehouse College StudentsCourtney ConnleyNovember 26, 2014March 13, 2015 by Courtney ConnleyNovember 26, 2014March 13, 20151255 Rapper J. Cole makes a surprise visit to Morehouse College to speak to a group of students....
Career Cool Jobs: Young Marketing Exec Shares Career Journey and Excitement of InnovationKimberly WilsonNovember 14, 2014March 13, 2015 by Kimberly WilsonNovember 14, 2014March 13, 20151256 With an impressive career resume Rashad Drakeford is on his way to becoming one of the industries top ‘go-to’ executives....