From Assistant to CEO of Record Label Putting Out Positive Music by Young Talent
Lena Jenkins-Smith, CEO of Young Millennium Records, knows more than a thing or two about paying dues. Starting her career as an executive assistant to
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Meet the Author Advocating for More Black Stay-At-Home Dads
“I want to give all stay-at-home parents, particularly fathers, the information, confidence, and encouragement to fully engage in the parenting process, their marriages, and their
BE MODERN MAN: MEET MR. EDUCATION HENRY KECULAH JR.
Meet Henry Keculah Jr., part of the 2018 BE Modern Man cohort. His mission to ensure that students who want to go to college or
45 GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – No. 5: BET Sells for $3 Billion Creating America’s First Black Billionaire
In clinching a deal that made him America's first black billionaire, entrepreneur Robert Johnson led the sale of the nation's largest black-owned cable channel, BET,
BE Modern Man: Meet the ‘Bleeding Bulb’ Frank Goodman
Meet Frank Goodman, part of the 2018 BE Modern Man cohort. He created Bleeding Bulb to help people remedy situations with direct approaches to problem
Podcasting: A Secret Weapon to Help Business Leaders Connect With Employees
I would advise that brands stay away from solo-casts, especially hosted by the founder/CEO, as it may feel isolating to employees, says Ahyiana Angel, founder
BE Modern Man: Meet Dillard University President Walter M. Kimbrough
Meet Walter M. Kimbrough, part of the 2018 BE Modern Man cohort. He is the president of Dillard University and works to serve as an
45 GREAT MOMENTS IN BLACK BUSINESS – No. 6: Maynard Jackson Becomes Atlanta’s First Black Mayor
As a business pioneer, politician, and entrepreneur, Maynard Jackson was a disrupter in his day. After being elected Atlanta's first black mayor in 1973, Jackson
EXCLUSIVE: How This Woman Became the Youngest Black McDonald’s Owner in the U.S.
28 year-old Jade Colin is the youngest black McDonald's owner in the U.S. She shares her story about how she was able to own and
BE Modern Man: Meet Mr. External Affairs Kenny D. Thompson Jr.
Meet Kenny D. Thompson Jr., part of the 2018 BE Modern Man cohort. He is senior director of government and external affairs for PepsiCo, leading