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Since the inception of BLACK ENTERPRISE 35 years ago, readers have spoken out on issues important to African Americans, ranging from the state of black

Becoming homeowners was a decision Valerie and Ron Francois made well before they got married in June 1999. Valerie, 34, had grown tired after years

Rhonda And Marvin Vinson of Lilburn, Georgia, are living the American dream. Married 15 years, the couple has money in the bank–a little over $60,000–plus

K. Clyde Vanel, the son of haitian immigrants, learned how to manage money from watching his parents stretch their resources to raise him and his

While the debate continues over affirmative action’s relevance on college campuses, some top institutions across the country are fighting dwindling numbers in black student representation.

In a deal that could boost its clout with big pension fund investors, Atlanta Life Financial Group’s asset management unit has agreed to manage another

There has never been an African American representing Maryland in the U.S. Senate, but with Sen. Paul Sarbanes, a 30-year veteran, stepping down in 2007,

Despite a truce called in May, which led to the confirmation of five controversial judicial nominees, the struggle between Democrats and Republicans over the philosophical

Black Entertainment Television co-founder Sheila Johnson has become the first African American woman to own a stake in three professional sports teams through a partnership