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Black Congressional Caucus Reveals ‘Marshall Plan for Black America’ Amid Racial Strife

Adedamola AgboolaMay 16, 2018May 17, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaMay 16, 2018May 17, 201803875

Being deemed the "Marshall Plan for Black America," the 1,334-page Jobs and Justice Act, introduced by the Congressional Black Caucus last Thursday, addresses a wide

Money

Report: Black Youth Unemployment Rate Down In Chicago

Adedamola AgboolaMay 16, 2018May 16, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaMay 16, 2018May 16, 201801034

A new report on youth unemployment in Illinois found that the alarmingly high rate of young black men and women in Chicago who are neither

Technology

See How This Startup Is Making Teeth Aligners Affordable With Tech

Sequoia BlodgettMay 15, 2018May 15, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettMay 15, 2018May 15, 201802208

There seem to be tons of teeth aligner companies currently on the market so, what makes Uniform Teeth any different. Black Enterprise caught up with

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur Takes on the Formalwear Industry and Creates ‘Perfect Tux’

Nicole K. WebbMay 15, 2018May 15, 2018

by Nicole K. WebbMay 15, 2018May 15, 201804891

Need a tuxedo, prom or wedding dress? This former musician has launched an online formal wear store with thousands of colors, styles, and accessories. Here

Career

How to Future-Proof Your Job Skills

Kandia JohnsonMay 15, 2018May 22, 2018

by Kandia JohnsonMay 15, 2018May 22, 20180759

Are you prepared to future-proof your career? From building a strong network to learning a new skill, everyone should prepare themselves for changes in their

Money

Esusu App Brings The Age-Old Method Of Susu Saving Into The Digital Era

Adedamola AgboolaMay 15, 2018May 22, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaMay 15, 2018May 22, 2018014986

Susu—the age-old means of saving and collecting money through a partnership or savings club has long been practiced in the Africas and the Caribbean. But

Lifestyle

Life and Death Choices: Black Women and Childbirth

Samara LynnMay 14, 2018May 14, 2018

by Samara LynnMay 14, 2018May 14, 201801196

How do we educate and inspire confidence in the women who are our country’s most vulnerable pregnant population? We can start by knowing we have options

Technology

‘The Last OG’ Allen Maldonado Launches Short-Film Streaming App

Sequoia BlodgettMay 14, 2018May 14, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettMay 14, 2018May 14, 201801556

There are countless streaming services for long-form content but, where is everyone watching short-form content? The Last OG, actor, Allen Maldonado created Everybody Digital to solve

Men

BE Modern Man: Meet ‘the Advocate for Black Men’ Robert W. Simmons III

Daron PressleyMay 14, 2018May 14, 2018

by Daron PressleyMay 14, 2018May 14, 201801684

Meet Robert W. Simmons III, part of the 2018 BE Modern Man cohort. He is a teacher, school district administrator, university professor and non-profit leader

Career

Danny Robinson Moves Up In Newly Created Executive Role At The Martin Agency

Adedamola AgboolaMay 14, 2018May 14, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaMay 14, 2018May 14, 201801126

In a move that has been deemed unusual, The Martin Agency has created a executive committee-level position of Chief Client Officer, which Danny Robinson, one