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Angel Investor Rodney Sampson and NFL Player Derrick Morgan Team Up to Help Minority Startups

Carolyn M. BrownMarch 5, 2017September 30, 2017

by Carolyn M. BrownMarch 5, 2017September 30, 201701743

NFL Tennessee Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan seeks to tackle major issues facing minority and women owned business, including capital access. A graduate of University of

Career

Lucinda Cross Knows What It Takes to Be a Queen Boss

Patrice TarttMarch 4, 2017September 23, 2017

by Patrice TarttMarch 4, 2017September 23, 201711589

Bestselling author Lucinda Cross describes her personal and professional evolution in this interview, which underscores why she is the queen of all bosses.

Technology

When White Women Speak about Unfairness in Tech, Everybody Listens

Samara LynnMarch 4, 2017September 29, 2017

by Samara LynnMarch 4, 2017September 29, 20172 1647

Too often, it takes a white woman opening her mouth for everyone to acknowledge just how jacked up diversity in tech is, and that's unfortunate.

Money

In Case You Missed It: Get Your Mind and Money Right!

Selena HillMarch 4, 2017September 23, 2017

by Selena HillMarch 4, 2017September 23, 20170358

Spend this weekend getting caught up on some of the content we published here at BE on to ensure your financial and career success.

Lifestyle

More Black Girl Magic is Needed in Beauty Pageants

macklincMarch 4, 2017September 23, 2017

by macklincMarch 4, 2017September 23, 201701169

Beauty pageants are more than just winning a crown and sash. It is big business that provides lucrative opportunities for the winners and its contestants.

Entrepreneurship

The Lip Bar Celebrates 5 Years of Challenging the Beauty Standard

Danielle D. HughesMarch 3, 2017September 30, 2017

by Danielle D. HughesMarch 3, 2017September 30, 201702195

Melissa Butler says she isn’t passionate about makeup. Butler, who founded The Lip Bar in 2012, says the booming beauty brand was birthed after becoming frustrated

Education

Chance the Rapper Talks Education with Illinois Gov

Robin White GoodeMarch 3, 2017October 2, 2017

by Robin White GoodeMarch 3, 2017October 2, 20170761

Itâ€™s not every day that a rapper makes an appointment with a state governor to discuss education. But thatâ€™s exactly whatâ€™s happening.

News Politics

Reflecting During a Day of Empathy and the Fight to Raise theÂ Age

Stanley FritzMarch 3, 2017March 3, 2017

by Stanley FritzMarch 3, 2017March 3, 20170619

At the Day of Empathy town hall, I saw a way to put an end to the vicious cycle that incarcerates our children. Let's give

Technology

Startup Grind: The One Talk Worth the $750 Ticket Price

Sequoia BlodgettMarch 3, 2017September 29, 2017

by Sequoia BlodgettMarch 3, 2017September 29, 20170963

After enjoying several talks throughout the day at the Startup Grind Global Conference including the Q&A with Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch; and Mike Brown’s

Career

6 Types of People You Need in Your Life to Thrive

Maryann ReidMarch 3, 2017September 23, 2017

by Maryann ReidMarch 3, 2017September 23, 20171914

Learn how to strengthen your network with this easy, simple tips. Find out the 5 people you need in your life to make it a