Mother Of Civil Rights Hands Down Her Legacy
As thousands of mourners in Montgomery, Alabama; Washington, D.C.; and Detroit attended memorials for Rosa Parks following her death on Oct. 24, civil rights activists
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An Eminent Threat?
Does the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on eminent domain pose an eminent threat to African American communities? Anytime a law OKs “taking property that’s rightly
Legendary Judge Leaves Indelible Mark
Legendary judge Constance Baker Motley left an indelible mark as a civil rights advocate and gifted scholar. Motley, a Columbia Law School graduate, started her
Celebrated Artist Crafted A Window On The World
Pain and joy are the emotions that August Wilson’s theatrical productions explored for more than two decades, providing a window to the struggles of being
Black Entrepreneurs Tackle Super Bowl Xl
Super Bowl XL in Detroit is guaranteed to deliver everything from cheers and tears to tackles and fumbles. It will also deliver big returns for
Driving Innovation In D.C.
MV Transportation Inc. (No. 15 on the BE INDUSTRIAL/SERVICE 100 list with $271.9 million in sales) has won a contract with the Washington Metropolitan Area
What It Takes To Be A Successful Intrapreneur
What’s an idea worth? To a corporate entity willing to embrace and support it, the right idea could bring millions. Lockheed Martin Information Technology, a
Building A Better Future
When it comes to finances, think of time as an ally. We need time to make our dreams come true. For our 2004 BLACK ENTERPRISE
Are Co-Ops The Way?
Scholars and community activists called for more research on cooperatives in response to a Department of Agriculture hearing in September, beseeching officials to study urban
Should Every Vote Count?
The struggle for voting rights has been a long one in the black community. From literacy tests to Jim Crow laws, blacks in America have