How a Young Professional Can Be the Next Great Cultural Leader
You have to have a purpose and stick to it, and Jemar Ward’s is simple — pay it forward. The president of the New York Urban League Young Professionals, is ambitious and confident. “[I] lead
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Black Alumni Reunion at Penn State Kicks Off With Pioneers and Legends Dinner
Hundreds of black alumni converged at Penn State University for the 2012 Black Alumni Reunion. The weekend of festivities, which culminated around the annual spring “Blue-White” football game, began with the Pioneers and Legends Dinner
Black Intellectual Tera Hunter on How Minority Students Can Be Successful at Ivy League Schools
Tera Hunter is one of the nation’s leading historians. In her award-winning book, To ‘Joy My Freedom: Southern Black Women’s Lives and Labors After the Civil War, Hunter reveals how legal restrictions on black marriage
Princeton’s Eddie Glaude Jr. Says Black Studies Crucial for Ivy League Institutions
Eddie Glaude Jr. is one of the nation’s leading black intellectuals. Glaude is often called upon by prominent media outlets such as C-Span and CNN to provide insight on race and black culture. He’s also
Princeton’s Noliwe Rooks Talks Affirmative Action’s Effect on Black Enrollment in the Ivy League
Noliwe Rooks has played an intricate role in raising awareness on the issues of race in America and women’s rights for more than 14 years. She has written and edited several award-winning books, including Hair Raising: Beauty, Culture
Princeton University: 8 Black Intellectuals You Should Know
Princeton’s Center of African American Studies is one of the preeminent institutions dedicated to the research and teaching of the African American experience. Developed in 2006, the center enriches students by providing a better understanding
McDonald’s Hires 1st Black CEO
McDonald’s announced Thursday that chief operating officer Don Thomspon will take over as CEO of the company after Jim Skinner retires later this year. The move is iconic considering that Thompson will become the first
League of Black Women Release ‘Risk and Reward’ Report
These are roadblocks that face black women at work.
2012 Economic Forecast for Blacks: Stormy
The recent economic indicators released in December of 2011 for the month of November suggest that the economic outlook for Americans is getting brighter. However, that may not be the case for most people and
Harvard University; ‘RO’ Introduces 10 Scholars to Know
During rolling out‘s recent visit to Cambridge, Mass., we spoke with several black professors and MBA students who shared their experiences on life at an Ivy League institution. –amir shaw Jenn Brown A native of Long Island, Jenn
General Mills Executive Kenneth Charles Discusses Hiring the Best and Brightest
Kenneth Charles understands how the implementation of diversity initiatives can change lives. As the vice president of Diversity and Inclusion at General Mills, Charles makes sure that the company continues to hire the best and
Kevin Walker, Marketing Exec, at the Forefront of Technological Advances
There is no such thing as a free lunch. That statement rings in Kevin Walker’s ears. It was his most memorable encounter with his graduate school finance professor, Andrew Chen, at Southern Methodist University (SMU)
GMAT vs. GRE: Which Test Is Best Suited for You?
Before applying to business school, it’s important to determine which entry exam, GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or the GRE (Graduate Record Examination), will be most suitable for you. The GMAT is the traditional test for students entering
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