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The Gordon Parks Foundation has been supporting artists and funding arts initiatives with a focus on social justice since 2009.
The Gordon Parks Foundation honored Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and artist Kehinde Wiley, who immortalized Barack Obama in a presidential portrait painting.
Upsie's goal is to disrupt the $40 billion annual warranty market by providing affordable, reliable warranties for all of the electronic devices in your life
Black-owned warranty disrupter, Upsie, just received an additional $5 million in funding bringing its total amount of rasied capital to $8.5 million.
He is the sixth commissioner to hold the position and the first African American.
Kevin Warren is the new commissioner of the Big Ten Conference—he is the sixth commissioner to hold the position and the first African American.
We have powerful sisters in the classroom, but a scarcity of black male teachers. https://buff.ly/2EVoCFv
With a scarcity of black male teachers in classrooms, here are some solutions to address the problems of recruting black male teachers.
Did your city make the list?
A new analysis conducted by LendingTree reveals how race impacts homeownership rates in the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas.
MAHISHA DELLINGER LAUNCHES ‘BLACK GIRLS MAKING MILLIONS’ ACADEMY FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS https://buff.ly/2I0bTU2
Mahisha Dellinger, founder and CEO of CURLS L.L.C. is bringing a community of women together for the first annual Black Girls Making Millions Academy.
What songs are on your Father's Day playlist?
A cool father will like all of your gifts but what he may enjoy more is a father's day playlist of songs that affirm how important he is.
Black-Owned Vegan Cookie Company Closes $1 Million from Jay-Z's Venture Fund - Black Enterprise
Vegan cookie company, Partake Foods, closes $1 million in funding courtesy of Jay-Z's venture fund, Marcy Venture Partners.
Here’s a look at the black women who made Forbes Richest Self-Made Women list
From Rihanna to Janice Bryant Howroyd, here's a look at the black women who were named on "America's Richest Self-Made Women" list published by Forbes.
The Lip Bar is valued at $7 million and her products are being sold at 450 Target stores in addition to other major retailers.
Butler had a vision to inspire women through beauty products and after many attempts at making lipstick in her New York apartment, she created The Lip Bar.
"I’m not saying I’ll never watch the documentary, but… let’s just say that I’m going to protect my mental health and spiritual peace, PERIOD." - Alfred A. Edmond Jr.
The people who most need to watch When They See Us are those who are in denial of the racial injustice that contaminates law enforcement and mass media.
CARDI B. PERFORMS AT HOT 97’S SOLD-OUT SUMMER JAM
Some of the biggest names in hip hop, including the genre's reigning queen, Cardi B, took over the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on June 2 for the annual HOT 97 Summer Jam concert.
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The iconic GM Chevy Blazer gets a reboot. Helping to lead that effort is this young black aerodynamics engineer
Chevy is rebooting the Blazer and helping in that effort is this black, 28-year-old aerodynamics engineer at General Motors.
JAY-Z BECOMES FIFTH BLACK BILLIONAIRE IN THE U.S.
Hip-hop mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has reportedly joined the billionaire's club with these four other black billionaires in America
The Million Dollar Challenge is awarding $1 million in funding to minority businesses from across the nation.
Metropolitan Economic Development Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping minority businesses succeed, has opened up applications for its second year of the Million Dollar Challenge...
"If I had a legacy to leave on this world, it would be for people to make other people feel their worth. Whatever little you know, pass it on so it can get bigger than you" - Leah Chase
Chef, entrepreneur, and civil rights icon Leah Chase passed away on Saturday at 96-years-old.
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"I am the young man who earned a 1.9 high school GPA and, by the grace of God, went on to earn three degrees and become an educator." #BEModernMan Daniel Jean
College educator and BE Modern Man of Distinction Daniel Jean wants to inspire one thousand people of color to earn Ph.D.s before he retires.
This divorced black couple owns a multimillion-dollar company. BeardedEagle are the only 2 black professionals in the world certified to facilitate trainings by the Scrum Alliance. They’ll #BEintheQC at FWD to talk about partnerships in love & business https://buff.ly/2Gb2VSW
"I love everything about being a Black man. Every day is like watching Marvel’s Black Panther in theaters for the very first time." #BEModernMan Justin Key
2019 BE Modern Man, actor and entrepreneur Justin Key elevates himself and impacts others with a limitless mindset of servant leadership.
"I welcome the challenge of being an example to younger black men and proving that we are not who society says we are, and that our melanin is far more valuable than gold." - #BEModernMan Marcell Pickens Jr.
2019 BE Modern Man Marcell Pickens provides creative "filmmarketing" exposures that small business owners need to prosper.
Small businesses should plan to expand their benefits offerings
19% of small businesses now are most likely to grant employees paid time off (PTO) reveals a new study from Clutch about work benefits.
Datari Turner has worked with 4 Academy Award winners and 13 Academy Awards nominees and produced over 30 feature films. Want to know how to be seen on the scene without being an entertainer? #BEintheQC and catch his Behind the Scenes session at FWD https://buff.ly/2Gb2VSW
The Avengers were able to save the world by adopting the mindset of “whatever it takes.”
The Avengers were able to save the world by adopting the mindset of “whatever it takes." Black folks will have to adopt this same mindset,
Following his NFL career, Chase Minnifield landed himself on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list with 2 of his 3 businesses generating at least 1 million dollars. Attend his session at FWD: Generating New Revenue Streams #BEintheQC https://buff.ly/2Gb2VSW
This makes him both the first African American and historian to lead the world’s largest museum.
Lonnie Bunch, III, has been named as the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, making him both the first African American and historian to lead the museum.
Get paid for what you know. Regina Anaejionu has generated over $1M in revenue from online courses, built email lists of over 50K, and online schools & groups of more than 10K members. Don’t miss her session at FWD & turn your knowledge into dollars. #BEintheQC https://buff.ly/2Gb2VSW
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Chamillionaire and E40 have teamed up to award a minority and/or women-founded startup with a $25,000 investment
Chamillionaire, E-40, and the equity investing platform, Republic, have teamed up to grant a $25,000 investment to a minority or women-founded startup.
Your employer brand is just as important as your consumer brand.
Whether large or small, your business cannot grow or thrive if your employees and job candidates have a negative perspective of your company.
Before you can make money, you need to know how to spend it.
Before you can make money with your business, you need to know how to spend it. Here is how to create a small business operating budget.
"I teach, train, and transform uninitiated boys into comprehensive men of the most high" - Jason Wilson #BEModernMan
BE Modern Man 2019 Jason Wilson is a proven champion of healthy masculinity, with over 14 years of experience in training and developing young black men.
Although the infrastructure of the islands still needs a lot of attention, the spirit, beauty, and resilience of the people remain strong
Following two catastrophic storms in 2017, many black entrepreneurs in the U.S. Virgin Islands are back in business. Here are five reasons to visit the USVI
BLACK-OWNED FOOD SERVICES COMPANY NAMED TGI FRIDAYS’ ‘FRANCHISE GROUP OF THE YEAR’
Jackmont Hospitality, owners of 46 restaurants and recently named TGI Fridays' Franchise Group of the Year, takes care of their customers and employees.
It is important to read books written by experts who understand our uniqueness and challenges as African Americans.
In the midst of the well-known personal finance books, here are the top 10 personal finance books by black authors you should add to your reading list.
Two years ago they didn’t dream that Mented Cosmetics would become one of the go-to beauty brands in the market.
Entrepeneurs KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson came up with the idea to build a beauty brand for women of color; now Mented Cosmetics is a go-to brand.
The Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide with great gift ideas as well as a slew of products and services from black-owned businesses
Black Enterprise presents the Ulitmate Buy Black Father's Day 2019 Gift Guide with great gift ideas from black-owned businesses.
The Wing is one of the most sought-after co-working spaces in the female business community.
The Wing is one of the most sought-after co-working spaces in the female business community. The woman behind the finances, Diedra Nelson, is a black CFO.
Only ⅓ of black Americans who need mental health care receive it
When it comes to black women mental health issues; black women are more likely to experience mental health related issues due to lower income, poor health, multiple role strain, and the “double…
John Henry founded and sold his first business by the age of 21.
He now serves as a Partner at Harlem Capital, a diversity-focused early stage venture capital firm on a mission to change the face of entrepreneurship! #BEintheQC https://buff.ly/2Gb2VSW
Here is a round-up of 20 podcasts by black women that are sure to inspire, spark joy, and give you a few giggles.
There is anecdotal evidence that more black people--and black women in particular--are turning to podcasting as a way to amplify their voices. With that in mind, here is a round-up of 20 black women…
Wendy Williams will be a featured speaker at BLACK ENTERPRISE‘s conference for entrepreneurs, FWD.
Wendy Williams will be a featured speaker at Black Enterprise’s conference, FWD. The Queen of All Media will talk about her entrepreneurial journey.
Just in case you need another reason to smoke a joint
A new study reveals that cannabis may actually reverse the human cognitive aging process. Find out more about this medical breakthrough.
“I always try my best to align my work with helping others fulfill a part of their unique destiny.” https://buff.ly/30EVBXH
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2019 BE Modern Man cohort and social media pro Alex Bryant brings new meaning to the term "influencer" as a transformational voice.
"We had never realized what our total amount of debt was. We had $114,151 in total debt and that was when it hit us."
Money is always a sticky subject when it comes to relationships. It's the reason why most marriages end in divorce. Instead of letting debt take over their lives, this couple tackled it head-on.…
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"If I had a legacy to leave on this world, it would be for people to make other people feel their worth. Whatever little you know, pass it on so it can get bigger than you" - Leah Chase Chef, entrepreneur, and civil rights icon Leah Chase passed away on Saturday at 96-years-old. https://buff.ly/2Wmy7YY
Take a look at the video to get a sneak peek of 10 black documentaries you will want to keep on your radar when they debut in the upcoming months. https://buff.ly/2LDMt2c
"Becoming the first black female tire changer in NASCAR is crazy" Brehanna Daniels http://bit.ly/BEnascar
“He didn’t know the first thing about publishing a magazine but he knew he was a salesperson and he was determined to be successful” - Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. on when his father first founded Black Enterprise. For over 150 years Black business owners have made a way out of no way. Watch Stanley Nelson's latest documentary -- BOSS: THE BLACK EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS on PBS featuring BLACK ENTERPRISE at 8p ET Join the conversation using hashtag #BossPBS with Roland Martin and Alfred A. Edmond Jr. as they live tweet during the national broadcast of the documentary.
Be a part of the business revolution and take your business to the next level at the FWD conference! #BEintheQC Checkout our agenda and all-star lineup of speakers http://bit.ly/2019FWD
CALLING ALL CREATORS, FOUNDERS, INNOVATORS, ENTREPRENEURS The Future of Business is here! #BEintheQC Register today https://buff.ly/2Gb2VSW
Jemele Hill stopped by BLACK ENTERPRISE to give us an inside scoop on her new Spotify podcast, Jemele Hill Is Unbothered launching April 15th! https://buff.ly/2KwahnY
After 24 years, the Entrepreneurs Summit is moving FWD! Join us at our all-new event for innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, and founders of color. Business on your own terms. Let’s go FWD! http://bit.ly/FWD2019 #BEintheQC
A One-Day Liftoff Event for Wealth Building, Wellness and Unlimited Personal Growth Opportunities! #SoarInATL Register today! http://bit.ly/BESOAR
Kamala Harris gives advice to the 1500+ black women in the Women of Power audience and speaks on those who don't understand her life's work as a prosecutor. #BEWPS
Power Brunch Part 2: Conversations that Count/Most Powerful Women in Corporate America & Diversity Recognition #BEWPS
"The adventure is in the zig zag" is Valerie Jarrett’s advice for young people. Sometimes the shortest distance to where you want go is the longest way around. #BEWPS Watch live now at http://www.blackenterprise.com/womenofpowersummit/livestream/
Kanyatta Walker ADP and Janice Glover-Jones of Dell advise to reinvent yourself, continually learn, suspend disbelief and write a vision. #BEWPS
Kamala Harris paraphrases Coretta Scott King: The fight for civil rights must be fought and won with each generation. It is the very nature of these fights, that whatever we gain will not be permanent. #BEWPS Hosted by PepsiCo #BEWPS Watch live now at http://www.blackenterprise.com/womenofpowersummit/livestream/
Remember that when you are in that room, when you are seemingly the only one like us – remember we are all in that room with you, cheering you on! @KamalaHarris #BEWPS
"It’s not where you live, it's how you live!" Legacy recipient and CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, Cynt Marshall talks about how growing up in the zip code of 94804 with a math book and a bible made her the woman she is today. #BEWPS Watch live now at http://www.blackenterprise.com/womenofpowersummit/livestream/
Bishop Vashti McKenzie opens up #BEWPS with inspiring words for creating a sense of urgency and clear intention for your life. Somebody’s got to step up the plate everyday! #slayinyourlane Hosted by ADP #BEWPS Watch live now at http://www.blackenterprise.com/womenofpowersummit/livestream/
“We were the first to bring Black Lives Matter to the runway,” Kerby Jean-Raymond told BLACK ENTERPRISE. “That was probably one of the most viral moments in fashion history.” Kerby Jean-Raymond, the founder of the menswear label Pyer Moss, sits down with Selena Hill. Watch the full interview here https://buff.ly/2GKlij6
A One-Day Liftoff Event for Wealth Building, Wellness and Unlimited Personal Growth Opportunities #SOARinATL Register today! bit.ly/BESOAR
DeVon Franklin is shifting the toxic masculinity conversation toward finding solutions through his new book, The Truth About Men: What Men and Women Need to Know -- GET YOUR COPY TODAY! Checkout DeVon's full interview with Selena Hill https://buff.ly/2WIkboA
On the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth, Cory Booker has officially announced his 2020 presidential run. Does he have a shot?
Do you have a side piece account? Checkout the full podcast powered by Prudential featuring Tarra MadamMoney Jackson hosted by Alfred A. Edmond Jr. #EverydayMoneyMoves https://buff.ly/2UrOBJZ
If a preschooler knows why it’s important to support black-owned business, then there’s no excuse for the rest of us. #MadysenExplains https://buff.ly/2RcgjbE
Happy Birthday to Black Enterprise's Founder, Earl Graves Sr.!
“Act your wage, not your want size” Financial motivator, Ash Cash, gives simple steps to get your debt under control in the fifth episode of Your Money, Your Life powered by Prudential hosted by Alfred A. Edmond Jr. #EverydayMoneyMoves https://buff.ly/2LZEdpL
"People think that you have to have a lot of money to ask for help when it comes to finances but really you need it if you don’t have a lot of money." - Angela Yee #EverydayMoneyMoves http://buff.ly/8cd340a
