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When General Motors became the largest contributor to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., over a decade ago, vide president Eric Peterson

On semi-finals Friday, while many were in Charlotte to enjoy the festivities of the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association – an NCAA Division II conference of

The weGrow, Hydroponic Superstore (garden centers), cater specifically to customers who have been granted permission to grow their own weed. Marijuana isn’t sold in the

Women face special challenges when planning for retirement. Because their careers are often interrupted to care for children or elderly parents and because women generally

You know the saying that goes, “Behind every good man is a good woman?” Well, here’s one for the history books: Behind President Barack Obama’s

  Veteran McDonald’s Franchise Owner Dedicated to the Success of African American Franchisees OAKBROOK, Ill. (Feb. 21, 2011) – The National Black McDonald’s Operators Association

It’s now safe to say that man vs machine has completely given way to man lives and breathes machine.  If you take a moment to

The Great Recession has proven to be a mixed bag for entrepreneurs, with some struggling to keep their doors open and others flourishing. Fortunately for

Jenny Lee of the 1414 Madison Avenue boutique is a consummate fashionista and jewelry junky with a flair for haute couture and celebrity styling. Lee

While awaiting a flight to New York, I struck up a conversation with a college student, Kristoff Calhoun, who was taking advantage of Airtran Airways

Many high profile athletes, entertainers and business persons call the big “D” home. (Dallas is the little “d”).  After all, we have 3 professional sports

When 27-year-old Cicely Schatzman was offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to trace her paternal lineage, she didn’t hesitate to take Essence magazine up on the offer.

The black press was created out of necessity. Due to the overt racism of white-owned publications that failed to cover black news or hire black

DETROIT – If you are able to steal a moment of Crystal Windham’s time, you quickly discern how her creative input greatly contributed to the

Financial freedom is a phrase that we have all heard and want to achieve. Well, one of the best steps you can take in the