Millennial Moves: Danielle Jeter is Building a Tribe of Women in Media in Philly
Unable to find a job after graduating from Spelman College was discouraging for Danielle P. Jeter, especially because she had…
#Realtalk: Jada Pinkett Smith on Blackness, Over-Fortyness, and Womaness in Hollywood
On a recent weekday, hundreds of mostly black and brown high schoolers gathered in a theater on the Paramount Studios…
Disney Invests in Company Set to Disrupt Global Power Infrastructure
Jessica O. Matthews is the founder of Uncharted Power, a company that uses renewable kinetic energy solutions to generate clean,…
She Built the Largest Online Community for African Millennial Women in the World
During the recent Africa Travel Summit powered by Airbnb, we were introduced to Afua Osei, the energic and flawless host…
How To Keep Nonprofits Protected, Preserved, And Positioned for Growth
Whether they’re well-known organizations such as the NAACP, National Urban League, National Action Network, and the United Negro College Fund,…
3 Tips for Effective Content Marketing That Will Grow Your Business
Attracting potential customers to your small business via content marketing is essential in today’s noisy social media landscape. Platforms like…
Reel Sisters Dedicates Film Festival to Self-Care and Spotlights Films by Women of Color
Twenty years ago, Carolyn Butts founded the Reel Sisters Film Festival to showcase films directed, produced, and written by women…
5 Super-Savvy Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Twitter to Attract Investors
Attracting investors to your company can often feel like you’re a trained monkey at a sideshow carnival. You do everything…
Education for the 21st Century
The recent law that requires mental health education in New York and Virginia schools sends one clear message—children need more…
Behind the Scenes: What it Really Takes to Launch a Film Career
Thanks to digital technology and social media, it’s easier than ever to start your filmmaking career. But starting a film…
Millennial Moves: Founders Help Gen Z Land Internships At Major Companies
Internships are key to helping a student choose a career path or land a full-time position upon graduation. Yet, many…
Sharifa Murdock On Being A Black Woman Fashion Designer and Mentoring
Having worked in retail since age 16, Sharifa Murdock understands the business of fashion and rightfully so: She’s enjoyed a…
5 Tips for Power Rapport Building for Networking
Networking is all the rage, but if you’re introverted, the idea of meeting someone cold is not appealing. So how…
New Program Connects Entrepreneurs to Investors at TechConneXt
Over 150 vetted entrepreneurs met at TechConneXt this year for Black Enterprise‘s new program, TCX Fellows. The goal of the…
5 Lessons Will Smith Shared at AdWeek About Rebranding and Staying Relevant After 50
Will Smith has sealed a stellar legacy in entertainment. He’s starred in several blockbuster films, a successful TV sitcom, and…
How iGlow Mentoring and Mielle Organics Beauty Brand Teamed Up to Honor Teen Girls in Chicago
Monique Rodriguez, the founder of Mielle Organics, and Delores Tomorrow, founder of iGlow Mentoring a non-profit organization, have partnered to…
Supermarket Pioneer Greg Calhoun, Former BE 100s CEO, Has Died
Greg Calhoun, the Alabama-bred businessman who made history as the first African American to own a major grocery store in…
National Black MBA Conference Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Returning to the city where it all started, the National Black MBA Association celebrated their 40th Anniversary Conference in Detroit…
7 Outdated Public Relations Tactics You Should Avoid
I hate to be the one to tell you this, but if you’re still relying on traditional public relations tactics…
6 Secrets to Master Every Meeting
In the realm of understanding the power of microexpressions, little is as important as The First Impression. “It takes anywhere…
New Orleans Restaurant Owners Share How to Rebound From A Business Disaster
Every major city has legendary landmarks that serve as gathering places for community fellowship, a feel-good atmosphere, and, above all,…
Un-networking for people who hate to network
Not long ago, I received a call from the chief of staff (CoS) of an officer at my company, inviting…
Feet Don’t Lie! An Expert’s Tips on Reading Body Language
One look at how people are standing and Linda Clemons can tell the type of work they’d be best at…
Watch This Powerful Breakdown of What It’s Like to Be a Woman of Color
As a woman of color, it seems every day brings with it some reason to shake my head or roll…
Pitch Your Start-Up to Win Cash for Your Business
Going to the bank for a business loan is out of the question! Asking for money from family and friends…
Common, Regina Hall, and Russell Hornsby Share Lessons from ‘The Hate U Give’
Based on the book by Angie Thomas, the new film The Hate U Give shares the perspective of a teenaged…
The Business of Entertainment: Reflecting on Janet Jackson’s Almost 30-Year Legacy
The year was 1989. Janet Jackson, the youngest member of the multi-platinum selling, globally known, Jackson tribe, was on her…
5 Critical Content Marketing Mistakes to Avoid If You Want Increased Brand Building ROI
You’re posting new content on your blog on a regular basis. You add new blog posts to LinkedIn each week.…
Why Investing in Black Women’s Art is a Power Move
The social climate has always impacted the art world. Currently, women’s issues are at the forefront of politics and social…
WNBA President Lisa Borders Steps Down to Lead Time’s Up
WNBA President Lisa Borders is stepping down to become the first president and CEO of Time’s Up, an organization birthed…
A Podcast Network Putting the Spotlight on Women Who Amassed Millions
After two years of hosting Switch, Pivot or Quit, a widely popular podcast, Ahyiana Angel gained two valuable insights that…
Women Supporting Other Women: 4 Simple Ways
At the United State of Women Summit earlier this year, Michelle Obama said, “So many of us have gotten ourselves…
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the First Black Woman Certified Public Accountant
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the first black woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mary T. Washington Wylie. During…
Kanye West’s Basketball Sneaker Banned From NBA
National Basketball Association league officials confirmed that players will be allowed to wear any sneaker they wish this upcoming season,…
All-White Panel at #AWNewYork Addresses the Lack of Diversity in Corporate America
Day one of New York Advertising Week kicked off Monday with a plethora of sessions, workshops, industry leaders, and networking…
New California Law Forces Board Diversity, But Is It Right?
In a push to further corporate board diversity, California has enacted new legislation requiring publicly-traded firms in the state to…
AT&T Tackles Chicago Violence with $2 Million and Jobs Initiative
AT&T has launched ‘Believe Chicago’—a new initiative to aid Chicago neighborhoods afflicted with gun violence and high unemployment. The telecom…
T.I.’s Business Partner On Building Brands That Intersect Music, Fashion, and Art
Hip-hop is one of those industries where most acts are here today and gone tomorrow. Behind-the-scenes, there’s usually a business-savvy…
This Woman Went From Casting Your Favorite 90’s Shows To Working With Queen Latifah and Oprah
Holly Carter is the CEO and founder of Relevé Entertainment, a production and brand management company that creates family and…
Connecting Hip-Hop to An Untapped $14 Million Vinyl Records Market
Urban Legends is a cross-platform initiative devoted to the curation and celebration of over three decades of urban music and…
When Will We Believe Women?
Anita Hill was vilified in 1991 when she publicly testified about the sexual harassment she endured while working under then-Supreme…
American Airlines Hosts 10th Annual Earl G. Graves Award for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Luncheon
On Thursday, American Airlines hosted its 10th annual Earl G. Graves Award for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Luncheon. The…
Breaking: Facebook Says 50 Million Accounts Hacked, Working With FBI
On a conference call in which Mark Zuckerberg said “this is a very serious security issue,” the Facebook CEO revealed…
Helping Entrepreneurs in Building The Skills To Pay The Bills
I recently had a chance to catch up with power couple, Akin and Tara Omotosho, CEOs of Increase Biz Now…
5 ‘Women and Money’ Lessons From Suze Orman at The Apollo
Suze Orman has sustained an enduring career as a speaker, author and pioneer in financial leadership. Orman appeared at the…
Black Enterprise Executive Alfred Edmond Jr., Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew Gillum among keynotes at 2018 Black Professionals Summit
WHO: The Black Professionals Network (BPN); a leadership and professional development organization in partnership with Florida International University (FIU); Keynote…
Get in on Facebook’s New Program to Teach Girls and Children of Color Hands-on Coding
Facebook just announced a new program to provide greater access to girls and children of color to computer coding. CodeFWD…
We’re Barely into the First Semester, and White People Are Already Acting Up
Racism—it’s as American as apple pie. And racist acts continue to increase, fertilized by a toxic political environment. In fact,…
Former AG Eric Holder Weighs In On Rod Rosenstein, Calls Him ‘Person of Integrity’
On Tuesday, appearing as a guest on SiriusXM’s Joe Madison Show, former Attorney General Eric Holder weighed in on Rod…
Airbnb Hosts Africa Travel Summit to Boost Community-Led Tourism in Africa
Recently Airbnb hosted the Africa Travel Summit in Langa/Cape Town, South Africa, at Guga S’thebe. It was the first three-day…
Study: Black Hair Products Contain High Levels of Toxic Chemicals
A new study found that hair products marketed to black women contain high levels of toxic chemicals, which may be…
Executive Memo: We Must Change the Game on C-Suite Diversity
Black Enterprise President and CEO, Earl “Butch” Graves, Jr. It’s been six years since we began producing our annual report…
Executive Memo: We Must Change the Game on C-Suite Diversity
Black Enterprise President and CEO, Earl “Butch” Graves, Jr. It’s been six years since we began producing our annual report…
[VIDEO] DeForest Soaries: How You Can Become A Corporate Board Member – And Get Paid
BLACK ENTERPRISE recently released our annual Registry of Corporate Directors, revealing that there are currently 308 African Americans sitting on…
The State of Black Women-Owned Businesses
There’s no shortage of news about the evolution of women-owned businesses in the past few decades. More women are diving…
White Entrepreneur Insists He’s a “Minority Business Owner” Based on DNA Results
After benefiting from the advantages of white privilege for decades, a Washington-based entrepreneur is demanding to qualify for government initiatives…
Black-Owned Bank’s $4 Million Fund to Help Black Businesses in Detroit
Liberty Bank and Trust Company is providing $4 million in financing to the Detroit-based Entrepreneurs of Color Fund, a well-known…
The One Cryptocurrency That Is Not For Me
XRP is the third largest cryptocurrency by market cap. It is a digital coin created by tech company Ripple. Ripple…
A Simple Way to Invest in Real Estate in Only 5 Minutes!
Do you want to become a real estate investor? It may be easier than you think. No longer do you…
Trailblazing Black Ballet Dancer Arthur Mitchell Dies
Arthur Mitchell, a New York City Ballet lead dancer and the co-founder of the Dance Theatre of Harlem has passed…