NewsCoalitions: Prop 47 Set to Reverse Decades of Harm Caused By Mass Incarceration Of MinoritiesCarolyn M. BrownOctober 7, 2014October 7, 2014 by Carolyn M. BrownOctober 7, 2014October 7, 20141338 California voters can help reverse over-incarceration and overcharging of low-level, nonviolent offenders, according to diverse coalitions.
EntrepreneurshipBig-Box Boss Moves: How One Stylist Expanded Hair Salons Into WalmartCarolyn M. BrownOctober 7, 2014November 18, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownOctober 7, 2014November 18, 201702612 Entrepreneur Asia Seman has three Cleopatra Beauty Shops in Walmart, and here's how she did it.
Arts and Culture Lifestyle6 Black Men, 87 Children Between Them: Iyanla Vanzant IntervenesCarolyn M. BrownOctober 6, 2014October 7, 2014 by Carolyn M. BrownOctober 6, 2014October 7, 20145 2840 In an “Iyanla: Fix My Life†special television event on OWN, spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant once again came face-to-face with Jay, who says he
Arts and Culture LifestyleDrake Passes Beatles on The Billboard Hot 100 Singles ListCedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 6, 2014October 7, 2014 by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonOctober 6, 2014October 7, 20141801 With his latest appearance on Billboard's Hot 100 List, Canadian rapper, Drake, has moved past The Beatles to take over 8th place on the list.
Arts and Culture Lifestyle7 Highest-Paid Black TV ActorsRichard SpiropoulosOctober 6, 2014October 6, 2014 by Richard SpiropoulosOctober 6, 2014October 6, 201418 11999 Check out this rundown of black actors making killer moves and the most money on television. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
News PoliticsReports: Southern Democrats Seek to Woo Black VotesRichard SpiropoulosOctober 6, 2014January 12, 2016 by Richard SpiropoulosOctober 6, 2014January 12, 20161223 President Obama's deep unpopularity among whites forcing Senate candidates to make choices.
EducationHampton University President Blasts Federal Government for Lack of HBCU SupportCourtney ConnleyOctober 6, 2014September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyOctober 6, 2014September 28, 20173 758 Hampton University President Dr. William Harvey calls out the federal government for its lack of HBCU support at the 2014 HBCU Conference.
Arts and Culture EntrepreneurshipWeb Series Producers: Up to $150,000 Available via New Funding InnitiativeCarolyn M. BrownOctober 6, 2014October 4, 2017 by Carolyn M. BrownOctober 6, 2014October 4, 20173 896 The National Black Programming Consortium has launched a new funding initiative designed to identify innovative storytellers.
Arts and Culture Lifestyle[RECAP]: Circle of Sisters 2014 Empowers Women in New York CityRaqiyah MaysOctober 6, 2014September 28, 2017 by Raqiyah MaysOctober 6, 2014September 28, 20171393 Kicking off Oct. 4, and running through Oct. 5 Circle of Sisters celebrated its 10th anniversary with celebrities, empowerment and vendors.
CareerBlack MBA Conference: How One Job Seeker Turned Challenges into Career TriumphAniesia WilliamsOctober 6, 2014October 6, 2014 by Aniesia WilliamsOctober 6, 2014October 6, 201411204 It’s up to entrepreneurs and executives to recognize when talented people are facing difficulty and assist with helping peers get back on track.