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Black Enterprise President & CEO to Keynote 2018 CIAA Minority Business & Leadership Symposium

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 22, 2018

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsFebruary 22, 20180547

As a part of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) off-court lineup of events during the 2018 Basketball Tournament, the conference will host a NEXT

Career Leadership

Merck Makes $394M Acquisition; CEO Opens Up About Spat With Trump

Adedamola AgboolaFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 201801194

On Wednesday, the company announced that it had reached an agreement to acquire Viralytics, an Australian biotech company for $394 million which is line with

Lifestyle

Black History Month: The Divine Nine

Janell HazelwoodFebruary 21, 2018March 1, 2018

by Janell HazelwoodFebruary 21, 2018March 1, 20184 19652

Black Greek-letter sororities and fraternities have been a pivotal part of black history since the early 20th century. Here's a look at their impact.

Entrepreneurship

Five Cool Black Businesses to Patronize on Your Way to Wakanda

Adedamola AgboolaFebruary 21, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaFebruary 21, 201801256

The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sent out a tweet to its 64,000-plus followers, offering an opportunity to fly direct to the fictional nation of Wakanda.

Lifestyle

Oprah Pledges $500,000 To Support Florida Students’ Call for Gun Control

Selena HillFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018

by Selena HillFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 20180472

Oprah Winfrey tweeted Tuesday that she is “joining forces” with George and Amal Clooney in support of the upcoming “March for Our Lives” demonstration next

Technology

Jay-Z’s Company Announces Investment in Fintech Platform Robinhood

Selena HillFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018

by Selena HillFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 201801493

Back in March, Jay-Z’s entertainment management company, Roc Nation, launched Arrive as a subsidiary venture fund that provides startups with resources and capital. Now, nearly

Technology

7 Brand-New, High-Tech Devices to Smarten Up Your Home in 2018

Samara LynnFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018

by Samara LynnFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 201802799

With recent reports highlighting the incredible $1.2 trillion spending power of the African American community, it’s inevitable that many black households will drop significant dollars

Entrepreneurship

Black Beauty Brand, The Lip Bar, Partners With Target

Selena HillFebruary 21, 2018February 23, 2018

by Selena HillFebruary 21, 2018February 23, 201802938

Black Beauty Line, The Lip Bar, Partners With Target

Technology

How To Love Your Wi-Fi Even More

Samara LynnFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018

by Samara LynnFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 20180588

So how much do you love your home Wi-Fi? Do you stream seamlessly in all your rooms, have no buffering issues and are constantly having

Leadership

Trump Administration Appoints Its First Minority Director to the Small Business Administration

Adedamola AgboolaFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaFebruary 21, 2018February 21, 201802431

Ashley Bell will take the reins of the Small Business Administration’s Southeast Region as its new director, the White House announced Monday. The Georgia native,