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B.E. Banks These are commercial banks or savings and loans that are classified by the Federal Reserve as black institutions and have been fully operational

At 8:21 a.m. on an overcast friday, Ed Fitzpatrick is putting his black 2006 BMW M5 through its paces while driving to a breakfast meeting

Kase L. Lawal approaches the podium with his usual serenity. He looks at the crowd of more than 200 well-wishers who traveled from all over

For every legendary pugilist, there’s a string of would-be challengers who never reach boxing greatness. In many cases, these palookas lack the strategem or killer

It has been said that small businesses are the engine of the American economy. But these entities need to be nurtured to grow and thrive.

There’s a fine line separating the champions from the rest of the pack. To remain on top, title holders fend off challenger after challenger-ambitious contenders

What do all prizefighters have in common? Proficiency in the sweet science, of course. But beyond that there’s heart, courage, hunger, and a desire to

Champions. Contenders. Down For the Count. These categories best characterize the companies that constitute the BE 100s-the nation’s largest black-owned businesses. One common trait they

Chris Butler’s vision for his life is clear: to become a homeowner and landlord. Now, the 27-year-old is taking steps to turn this dream into

Increase the style quotient of your living room with Indonesian end tables or a Japanese floral design. Adding dimension with global accents is the specialty