A meditation based on: 2 teens shot by a woman at beach on Chicago’s South Side (graphic photos) As a second Black body is raised on a stretcher on the 31st Street Beach in Chicago, the pain and suffering of all
Macy’s new CEO Jeff Gennette was surrounded by a powerful group, a benefit of his predecessor’s Terry Lundgren’s hard work and the relationships he’s built in the African American and other minority communities. The retailer’s chief diversity officer William Hawthorne
At Macy’s headquarters on 34th Street in New York City, the company’s chief diversity officer, William Hawthorne, hosted a celebration with powerful media, cultural and community leaders to share the retailer’s continued commitment to diversity. Hawthorne toasted Macy’s current CEO,
The shero is alive and well. We congratulate Caroline V. Clarke, editorial director of the Women of Power Summit, who leads the Black Enterprise team in showcasing examples of greatness. We also congratulate other women who are leading corporations and creating a
The 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is taking place with a lot of “hidden figures” that many will not see while they visit Detroit. However, Toyota Motor North America and the Salvation Army have come together to honor
Kandis El is the owner of Our Little Big World paint and play gallery in Ferndale, Michigan. “Our Little Big World’s mission is to provide an enriched, open environment for families and children to come and congregate, engage in creative
Chef Deborah VanTrece, the owner of Edible Art Café and Gourmet Catering, is renowned for her reinterpretation of Southern cuisine. Now the celebrated culinary artist has opened a new restaurant, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, in Atlanta’s bustling West Midtown neighborhood.
“At almost 6 feet tall, I have always struggled to find clothes that fit my frame. I played basketball and track in high school and college so I was usually able to skate through life wearing workout clothes or a
The No Cook County Beverage Tax Coalition is arguing a “proposed regressive tax would cost Cook County residents, raising the prices on hundreds of common grocery store items for working families and destroying local jobs.” Beverage industry employees, business organizations, small
For those who know the root of trap music understand Jeezy’s value to the Southern rap subgenre. At the dawn of this sound, which was birthed in the ‘90s, the artist movement had one goal — achieve financial success. The
Veronica R. Wells penned Bettah Days to tell her “grandmother’s story.” In her new book, the Indianapolis-born and raised writer tells the story of Constantine who “knew she didn’t want a marriage like the dried up one her parents had. Instead, she
Whether you are looking to grow your business or improve your personal brand, Megan Davis Aderele is here to help you do them both. Aderele, a career and business development coach, helps women turn their passion into a profitable business. She
Innovation, integrity and longevity come to mind when you think of Luster hair care products. The industry icon is the leading African-American owned manufacturer of premium personal care products. President Jory Luster is responsible for ensuring that the company’s legacy
Chances are, if you’re in the music industry, then you’ve heard the name Jennifer Drake before. Drake is presently the senior director A&R at Sony/ATV Music Publishing. In her former role, she worked as creative director at Universal Music Publishing
Kenya Parham is a self-proclaimed village child. Touted by the Huffington Post as “an emerging millennial leader to watch,” Parham is one of few African American female millennial voices equipped to raise her voice on politics that impact us on
Stacey Randolph-Castillo has been surrounded by the insurance business for many years. She was raised to be a second generation insurance agent, however, in her youth she had other plans for her life. After making poor financial decisions, Castillo was
“Awards are cool but I find the best award is doing what I like to do for a living. I’d like to be recognized as a guy that will work with anyone while making others happy and get more work.”
Brandon Best shares his path to success as a photographer and owner of Elite Visions Photography. When did you know you wanted to be a creative industry business executive? I have always been fond of photography. Growing up as a child, my
When Nicole R. Brown launched Ruth Nathan’s, a brand named after her maternal grandparents, her plan was to create accessories for urban sophisticates with discerning tastes, or as she calls them, “urban peacocks.” Mission accomplished. This designing woman with a
Atlanta native Katie Barringer has a unique love for the arts. She’s the owner of Cover bookstore, a unique bookstore in Atlanta that fuses all of her interests together, including art, design, food, wine and photography. Her bookstore offers something
