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[RECAP] Ava DuVernay Hosts Twitter Party Featuring Oprah, John Singleton, Tyler Perry and Others

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 1, 2015August 8, 2018

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 1, 2015August 8, 20180750

On Wednesday, May 27, Ava DuVernay hosted an epic Twitter party featuring more than 40 directors tweeting insights and advice from working in the film industry. Notable

Career

BE Modern Man: Meet Author, Life Coach, and the 19th Child of 21, Paul Lamar Hunter

Daron PressleyJune 1, 2015June 1, 2015

by Daron PressleyJune 1, 2015June 1, 20150629

Paul Lamar Hunter is living proof that neither limits nor lineage can determine the quality of oneâ€™s life.

Education

Is Technology the Nexus Where Civics and Student Learning Meet?

BlackEnterprise.comJune 1, 2015June 2, 2015

by BlackEnterprise.comJune 1, 2015June 2, 20150530

Making civics a higher priority, some teachers are corralling technology as a way of both doing civics and helping students learn.

Education

Programs Aim at Easing Tensions Between Students and Police

BlackEnterprise.comJune 1, 2015June 2, 2015

by BlackEnterprise.comJune 1, 2015June 2, 20153 316

Efforts emerge to quell the tension between law enforcement and the communities they serve, but many recognize the problems as longstanding.

Lifestyle

Snoop Dogg Invests in ‘Uber for Pot’ Delivery App

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 1, 2015August 8, 2018

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJune 1, 2015August 8, 20180552

Snoop Dogg — or Snoop Lion, if you prefer — apparently has his head in the clouds, with reports saying he’s invested in the “Uber

Career

Gov. Cuomo Announces New Efforts to Protect Nail Salon Employees

Courtney ConnleyJune 1, 2015June 2, 2015

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Gov. Cuomo announces new plan to protect the pay and health of nail salon employees.

Education

Making Computer Science Accessible to All

Robin White GoodeJune 1, 2015June 2, 2015

by Robin White GoodeJune 1, 2015June 2, 20150380

Teaching computer science in a way that's more accessible to women and all students.

Education

$100,000 Grant Supports Scholarships for Black Farmers

Robin White GoodeJune 1, 2015June 10, 2015

by Robin White GoodeJune 1, 2015June 10, 201511729

Scholarships of up to $5,000 are being made available to black students of agriculture and related areas who apply before the deadline.

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

Parents Create Black Doll for Their Daughter

Brittany DandyJune 1, 2015June 2, 2015

by Brittany DandyJune 1, 2015June 2, 20150315

The Sweetings created the Angelica Doll, a black doll with natural hair, for their daughter.

Men

BE Modern Man: Meet “The Executive” Santos Garcia

Kevin L. ClarkJune 1, 2015February 16, 2018

by Kevin L. ClarkJune 1, 2015February 16, 20182 1932

Name: Santos Garcia Profession: A&R Executive and Co-Founder of The 82 Group Age: 27 One Word That Describes You: Loyal New York City’s own Santos