Career WomenNielsen Snags Diversity and Inclusion Powerhouse Sandra Sims-Williams for its Executive TeamAlisa GumbsDecember 10, 2019December 11, 2019 by Alisa GumbsDecember 10, 2019December 11, 201902773 Nielsen Holdings has announced that Sandra Sims-Williams will join the company as its diversity and inclusion lead, beginning January 2020
EntrepreneurshipThis Black-Owned Ice Cream Shop Is A New York City Safe HavenBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019011367 Mikey Likes It has shops in New York City’s Lower East Side and Harlem to uplift and inspire under-served communities
EntrepreneurshipThe Four Pillars to Look For When Investing in a BusinessNancy E WilliamsDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by Nancy E WilliamsDecember 10, 2019December 10, 20190757 Learn the four pillars you should look for when considering investing in or starting a new business. Having these will improve your odds for success
EntrepreneurshipMeet the Haircare Entrepreneur Who Won Over The Sharks After Originally Being Turned DownMarie CyprienDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by Marie CyprienDecember 10, 2019December 10, 201902691 Haircare entrepreneur, Noel Durity, invents a unique tennis racket shaped comb to help evolve black hair.
Entrepreneurship Technology8-Year-Old Author Expands Children’s Vocabulary With New AppBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsDecember 10, 2019December 10, 201902106 Kayla & Kyle is an augmented reality app that gives users the option of reading his books aloud and having the illustrations from his series
LifestyleThe Truth Behind USDA’s Eligibility Changes to Food StampsJohn BurnettDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by John BurnettDecember 10, 2019December 10, 201901477 Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) introduced changes to the eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—more commonly known as
Entrepreneurship Koch Industries Success Beyond BarsSuccess Beyond Bars: Lawrence Carpenter Applies Entrepreneurship To Transform Lives of Formerly IncarceratedDerek T. DingleDecember 10, 2019December 20, 2019 by Derek T. DingleDecember 10, 2019December 20, 201903120 Lawrence Carpenter, the CEO of Superclean Professional Janitorial Services, opens up about his journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship LifestyleBaby Phat Has Officially RelaunchedCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonDecember 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonDecember 10, 2019December 10, 201905433 Kimora Lee Simmons relaunched and revamped her signature streetwear clothing line, Baby Phat.
EducationCollege Cheerleader Punished For Taking A Knee Wins $145,000 SettlementCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonDecember 9, 2019December 9, 201901233 Tommia Dean won a $145,000 settlement against Kennesaw State University after they attempted to punish her for taking a knee.
EntrepreneurshipCelebrity Stylist Angela Dean Launches Inclusive Shapewear CollectionBLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsDecember 9, 2019December 9, 2019 by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsDecember 9, 2019December 9, 201901674 Angela Dean launched Shaped by an Angel, an innovative line of body shapers after noticing a lack of products that compliment women’s bodies.