NewsFired College Recruiter Defends Separating Students By Skin Color and Hair TextureDana GivensMarch 4, 2020March 4, 2020 by Dana GivensMarch 4, 2020March 4, 20200976 The former college recruiter has come forward, defending his controversial exercise separating black students by complexion and hair texture.
Technology WomenTech Founder Isa Watson is Helping Professionals Build Community Offline In a Digital AgeLydia BlancoMarch 4, 2020March 3, 2020 by Lydia BlancoMarch 4, 2020March 3, 202002428 As the founder and CEO of Squad, Isa Watson is devoted to making sure people are able to connect with others offline in a meaningful
EntrepreneurshipBlack Haircare Vendors Say Their Business is Being Affected by the Coronavirus OutbreakDana GivensMarch 4, 2020March 5, 2020 by Dana GivensMarch 4, 2020March 5, 202003519 Black hair care businesses are having trouble fulfilling orders and receiving shipments from Chinese hair suppliers due to the virus.
Career LeadershipThis Black Woman Created Her Own Entertainment Empire After Being Denied Access Charlene RhinehartMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Charlene RhinehartMarch 3, 2020March 3, 202002495 Angela Marie Hutchinson struggled to get her screenplay greenlit by a major studio before deciding to produce it herself. Then it got picked up by
LifestyleNBA Advises Players to Avoid High-Fives with Fans Because of Coronavirus OutbreakCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 3, 2020March 4, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 3, 2020March 4, 20200899 The National Basketball Association (NBA) is advising its players to avoid high-fiving their fans due to the current coronavirus outbreak.
Career LeadershipSeasoned Black Business Exec. Skip Spriggs Named CEO of Atlanta Life Insurance Co.Jeffrey McKinneyMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Jeffrey McKinneyMarch 3, 2020March 3, 202006359 The former president and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council has been elected president and CEO of Atlanta Life Insurance Co. Inc.
NewsFour-Star General Nominated To Become The First African American Chief of Air ForceDana GivensMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Dana GivensMarch 3, 2020March 3, 202008009 The Trump administration has nominated Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to become the chief of staff for the United States Air Force.
WomenWomen of Power Summit Update: The Event Is On!Alisa GumbsMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Alisa GumbsMarch 3, 2020March 3, 202001461 The Women of Power Summit is taking place, and we look forward to seeing you at the event this week from Thursday, March 5–Sunday, March
Education EntrepreneurshipBlack Woman Is the Leader of the No. 1 After-School Program in TexasMarie CyprienMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Marie CyprienMarch 3, 2020March 3, 202002929 Crystal Victoria is helping students open their own businesses with Teen Biz Camp, a program to help teens understand the basics of entrepreneurship.
TechnologyAmazon Pulls Over 1 Million Items for Price Gouging Due to CoronavirusCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 3, 2020March 3, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 3, 2020March 3, 202001056 Amazon pulled over 1 million products from its website to fight against price gouging by third-party sellers trying to capitalize on the coronavirus.