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He Grew Up in Chicago Public Housing. Now He Is the First African American Ever to Lead MSRB

Jeffrey McKinneyJuly 25, 2018August 2, 2018

by Jeffrey McKinneyJuly 25, 2018August 2, 201801373

A longtime industry executive, Hall will become the first African American to chair the board of directors of the Municipal Securities Rule-making Board (MSRB) beginning October

Lifestyle

What’s At Stake in the Fight to Save SCOTUS and Voting Rights in America

Derek T. DingleJuly 24, 2018July 27, 2018

by Derek T. DingleJuly 24, 2018July 27, 20180480

As Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh continues to make rounds of congressional courtesy calls seeking support, civil rights groups have been turning up the heat

Leadership Men

This Organization Is Providing Sharp Suits to Black Men and Boys

Lydia BlancoJuly 24, 2018July 24, 2018

by Lydia BlancoJuly 24, 2018July 24, 201805003

That Suits You has served 7,290 people and this year we are proud to announce that Black Enterprise will host a special That Suits You

Leadership

Stop Driving Yourself Crazy: How Not to Compete With Yourself

Roz A. GeeJuly 24, 2018August 22, 2018

by Roz A. GeeJuly 24, 2018August 22, 201802633

If we really take an honest assessment, there have been times when we compared ourselves to others’ successes, accomplishments, or newsworthy achievements. Perhaps unconsciously we

Entrepreneurship Nationwide Black Business Month

GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – NO. 9: Hip-Hop Emerges as Economic Force

Jeffrey McKinneyJuly 24, 2018August 4, 2023

by Jeffrey McKinneyJuly 24, 2018August 4, 202302223

The leader of this business and cultural phenomenon that is hip-hop is none other than BE 100s CEO Russell Simmons, head of 2002 Industrial/Service Company

Entrepreneurship

How to Protect Your Intellectual Property When Pitching Your Ideas To a Company

Kandia JohnsonJuly 23, 2018July 23, 2018

by Kandia JohnsonJuly 23, 2018July 23, 2018010827

Now, more than ever, creatives and entrepreneurs are leveraging the power of digital tools and social media apps to breathe life into their ideas. But

Entrepreneurship

Chicago Pastry Chef Makes All-Natural Chocolates With Soul

Brandon AndrewsJuly 23, 2018July 23, 2018

by Brandon AndrewsJuly 23, 2018July 23, 201801879

Mathematician turned pastry chef Ramona Thomas created My Chocolate Soul to share chocolates made from simple all-natural ingredients with the world. Black Enterprise contributor Brandon Andrews

Lifestyle

Shonda Rhimes Announces 8 New Netflix Original Series

Selena HillJuly 23, 2018

by Selena HillJuly 23, 201802387

Here’s a rundown of each of the projects Shonda Rhimes will launch on Netflix.

Technology

Spotify’s ‘Sound Up Bootcamp’ for Women of Color Podcasters Has Chosen Their Winners!

Sequoia BlodgettJuly 23, 2018July 23, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettJuly 23, 2018July 23, 201801754

A few months back, we reported that Spotify was looking to help launch and finance podcasts for women of color. Well, they have chosen several winners. Meet

Lifestyle

Actor and Comedian Diona Reasonover Is On The Rise

Brittany DandyJuly 23, 2018July 23, 2018

by Brittany DandyJuly 23, 2018July 23, 201810 2952

Diona Reasonover is replacing Pauley Perrette as the show NCIS's forensic scientist. Perette's quirky nerd character became a fan favorite. If there is anyone who can win