On Inclusion, Transparency, and Corruption
Valerie Jarrett, co-chairwoman of President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team and assistant to the president for intergovernmental relations and public liaison, took a moment to talk...
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Goodbye Credit Card Rate Hikes?
For many of us, credit cards have been a saving grace in times of need and a devilish temptress in times of greed. But a...
Blagojevich Names Obama’s Senate Replacement
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich picked former state Attorney General Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack Obama’s vacated Senate seat. Blagojevich announced the appointment at a...
Report: Disparities in Higher Education for Blacks
As the U.S. government works to overhaul the nation’s financial system and contemplates bailing out its top automakers, a recent independent study highlights what it...
Stork Vision Delivers New Opportunities
Oftentimes advances in technology will spawn new franchise concepts. In the case of Stork Vision, a high-tech ultrasound prenatal imaging center, the franchisors added a...
The Costs of Cancer: Part Two
There are several theories that explain why blacks have higher mortality rates from cancer. They range from lack of adequate healthcare to distrust of the...
Scam Artists Adapt to Economic Crisis
While scams are always a concern of law enforcement, experts are warning that the tough economic climate may lead even more people than usual to...
What Does Diversity Mean for Employees?
Despite the claims by many companies that diversity is a priority, few companies have a clear definition of what diversity means....
What You Should Know Before Filing for Bankruptcy
It was the daily flood of phone calls that finally did it. They became so overwhelming that Sabrina Young stopped answering her phone and resolved...
The Most Intriguing People in Business
These individuals regularly wrestle with the status quo and manage challenges through a uniquely creative prism. Not only do they do great work but their...