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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke kicked off the holiday season early by delivering a present to the nation’s retailers. Cutting the fed funds rate by
An Ounce of Prevention
The death rate from diabetes for African Americans grew more than 46% from 1980 to 2004, while the rates of stroke, heart disease, and cancer
Banking Pioneer Mourned
The American business community is mourning the loss of William Randolph Hudgins, a trailblazing African American entrepreneur who in 1948 helped found the Carver Federal
Black Network Shifts Gears
Following the shutdown of the Black Family Channel’s television platform in May, the network’s broadband launch is expected to boost the channel’s bottom line and
Vioxx Warrior Promoted
The executive responsible for fighting thousands of lawsuits related to the prescription drug Vioxx has moved into the top ranks of pharmaceutical giant Merck. Kenneth
MV Transportation Wins $133m Contract
MV Transportation (No. 10 on the be industrial/service 100 list with $430.5 million in sales) has snared a $133 million contract to operate 139 fixed-route
Operation Fusion
Entrepreneur Albert H. Frazier is making moves to position his emerging enterprise as a major player in the logistics and material handling industries. Frazier recently
ExChanging Places
Deborah C. Wright, Chairman and CEO of Carver Bancorp Inc. (No. 1 on the be banks list with $764.9 million in assets), recently rang The
Backtalk with Tony Dungy
Head coach Anthony “Tony” Dungy isn’t one to make a scene. Known for his calm, reserved demeanor on the sidelines, Dungy made history in February
