BP Names Black Woman as CEO of its South African Division
Late last month, British Petroleum (BP) made Priscillah Mabelane the chief executive officer of BP Southern Africa (BPSA). This historic appointment makes Mabelane the first...
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BP Accused of Manipulating Gas Prices, Ex-Employee Speaks Out
BP falls in hot water again as former head of gas liquids trading speaks out about the company's marketing rigging tactics....
BP Oil Banned From Government Contracts — For Now
Oil giant BP is being held accountable....
In the News: Tensions in Libya Causing Economic Ripple Effect; Kevin Frazier on CBS; Study Links Racial Identity and Happiness
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web...
Government, Scientists Differ on BP Oil Spill’s Lasting Effects
Rep. Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts), chairman of the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee, grilled government scientists Thursday at a rare and recess hearing during which he...
Oil Spill Fuels Tourist Misconceptions and Fewer Visits
In the wake of the BP oil spill in April, tourism in the Gulf region is down. The irony is that the city’s ambiance and...
Prospects for Offshore Drilling Diminish in Wake of Oil Spill
In the wake of the BP oil disaster, 52% of Americans oppose offshore drilling compared to just 31% in February, a Pew Research Center survey...
Oil Spill May Hasten Deterioration of Louisiana’s Ecosystem
Even prior to the April BP oil spill, the Louisiana and Mississippi coastal region was considered fragile because of the high rate of coastal wetland...
Gulf Coast Small Businesses Worried About Their Futures
In a four-part series, Black Enterprise.com is looking at how the oil spill is affecting small businesses, the environment, tourism and the future of offshore...
NAACP: BP Gives Minorities Worst Clean Up Jobs
The NAACP is seeking a meeting with BP CEO Tony Hayward to address concerns that minorities are being hired for the most dangerous jobs in...