Education Denzel Washington and Common Set to Deliver HBCU Commencement SpeechesCourtney ConnleyMarch 11, 2015September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyMarch 11, 2015September 28, 2017945 Denzel Washington and Common to deliver commencement speeches at separate HBCUs this May.... Read more
Education Bun B Talks Becoming a Lecturer at Rice UniversityCourtney ConnleyFebruary 25, 2015September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyFebruary 25, 2015September 28, 20171515 Putting education over the quick buck, Rapper Bun B says that he's turned down over six figures in performance salary to teach students.... Read more
Lifestyle Black History Month: Zip Gayles Inducted to Basketball Hall of FameSakina SpruellFebruary 20, 2015May 12, 2015 by Sakina SpruellFebruary 20, 2015May 12, 2015844 Former HBCU coach receives prestigious honor being inducted into collegiate sports hall of fame.... Read more
Career Travel and Leisure Working in the Caribbean: Hospitality Professional Russell George Details Global TransitionsKimberly WilsonFebruary 6, 2015May 12, 2015 by Kimberly WilsonFebruary 6, 2015May 12, 20151026 Russell George shares his early beginnings in tourism industry, hosting royalty, and what makes Trinidad a Caribbean gem.... Read more
Arts and Culture Lifestyle Book Review: The Man From Essence by Edward Lewis with Audrey EdwardsAlfred Edmond, Jr.January 16, 2015September 28, 2017 by Alfred Edmond, Jr.January 16, 2015September 28, 20171543 Rarely do business biographies offer glamour and Scandal-meets-Mad-Men intrigue that you get from The Man From Essence: Creating A Magazine For Black Women by Edward... Read more
Entrepreneurship Sean Williams of El Primer Mundo Cigars Talks 3 Tips for Success in the IndustryAniesia WilliamsDecember 19, 2014November 18, 2017 by Aniesia WilliamsDecember 19, 2014November 18, 20173217 Sean Williams is one of the top African American brand owners in the cigar industry. He share three tips for entrepreneurs to reach success.... Read more
Education [WATCH] Black Lives Matter: Millennial Leader Takes Dynamic Stand with ‘Dear America’Courtney ConnleyDecember 10, 2014September 28, 2017 by Courtney ConnleyDecember 10, 2014September 28, 2017474 Princeton student, Alex Ford, discusses race, justice, police brutality and the concept of American equality in moving "Dear America" video.... Read more
Career Cool Jobs: Charlamagne Tha God Talks Finding His Voice And Successful Career TransitionsKevin L. ClarkDecember 2, 2014September 28, 2017 by Kevin L. ClarkDecember 2, 2014September 28, 20173914 Outspoken radio personality Charlamagne Tha God details his rise through the ranks in radio and his plans for career expansion.... Read more
Education J. Cole Talks Life and Carer with Morehouse College StudentsCourtney ConnleyNovember 26, 2014March 13, 2015 by Courtney ConnleyNovember 26, 2014March 13, 20151605 Rapper J. Cole makes a surprise visit to Morehouse College to speak to a group of students.... Read more
Career Cool Jobs: Young Marketing Exec Shares Career Journey and Excitement of InnovationKimberly WilsonNovember 14, 2014March 13, 2015 by Kimberly WilsonNovember 14, 2014March 13, 20151539 With an impressive career resume Rashad Drakeford is on his way to becoming one of the industries top ‘go-to’ executives.... Read more