Career LeadershipEricka Pittman Becomes the First Black Woman CMO of a Multi-state Cannabis CompanyLydia BlancoJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by Lydia BlancoJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 202004759 Viola tapped Ericka Pittman, a 25-year marketing maven, as the chief marketing officer to expand the cannabis company’s brand awareness.
Career Leadership MenMichael Obeng, the First Black Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills, is Reportedly Worth $8 MillionMarie CyprienJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by Marie CyprienJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020023804 After migrating to the U.S. from Ghana at 20 years old with a mere $200, Dr. Michael Obeng has become a wealthy surgeon in Beverly
NewsAlex Trebek Tells Rep. John Lewis: Let’s Survive Cancer in 2020Justin BartonJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by Justin BartonJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 202001511 Alex Trebek, the host of ABC's Jeopardy!, shared a message for Georgia Congressman John Lewis: Let's survive cancer in 2020.
WomenBlack Enterprise Celebrates 15 Years of Honoring the Power and Legacies of Black WomenLydia BlancoJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by Lydia BlancoJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 202001498 In the 15th year of the Women of Power Summit, we are proud to pay homage to over 60 powerful women who have shaped and
Lifestyle NewsCivil Rights Leader Marc Morial Warns Black People to Stay ‘Woke And Aware’ in 2020Derek T. DingleJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by Derek T. DingleJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 202002036 Marc, Morial, NUL president and CEO shared his views on a range of issues, including the presidential election, 2020 Census and race relations.
EducationLil Nas X Teams Up With Scholly to Give Away $30,000 in Student ScholarshipsSelena HillJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by Selena HillJanuary 7, 2020January 7, 202005823 Lil Nas X partnered with Scholly to give $30,000 in scholarships to three deserving high school or college students.
Entrepreneurship3 Ways to Obtain Financing to Grow Your BusinessLevar HaffoneyJanuary 7, 2020January 6, 2020 by Levar HaffoneyJanuary 7, 2020January 6, 202001633 By developing a strategy before pursuing capital, you will increase the probability of success.
EntrepreneurshipThe Brothers Behind Baltimore’s Black-Owned Movie TheaterMarie CyprienJanuary 6, 2020January 7, 2020 by Marie CyprienJanuary 6, 2020January 7, 202004223 Brothers Anthony Fykes and Robert Wright opened the Next Act Cinema theater, a restaurant, and a bar in Baltimore, Maryland, last year.
News WomenDr. June Bacon-Bercey, America’s First Female TV Meteorologist, Died at 90Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 2020 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 202001218 The pioneering meteorologist has passed on, leaving a legacy of triumph.
Education LeadershipHarvard’s Black B-School Alums Leverage Their Might at a Critical MomentCaroline ClarkeJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 2020 by Caroline ClarkeJanuary 6, 2020January 6, 202002815 Black alums of the Harvard Business School are calling for a new dean who will prioritize their collective concerns diversity and inclusivity.