With 85 years of experience fostering the “growth, creation and development of successful business enterprises owned, operated and managed by African Americans in the metropolitan
Rev. Jesse Jackson continues to fight for civil rights and opportunities for all. One of the biggest issues of today’s generation is the lack of
Mahisha Dellinger is a Black woman who escaped a turbulent upbringing to become the CEO of popular natural hair care line CURLS. From the trials
Black women are rising in the ranks in the world of business. Stella J. Ringer is a woman who is paving the way for women in business.
We are living in a time in where we must work together to make our world a better place. Bobby Reed is a community activist
In honor of Women’s History Month, Essence hosted a forum to inspire female business leaders. Presented by Toyota and held at the Newseum in Washington,
For a business owner, having financial records in order is crucial to one’s success. Ashley Johnson and Robyn Fuller of J&F Advisors happens to know
Blacks In Tech L.A. serves as a community where like-minded individuals can share ideas, experiences, and information. BIT L.A. includes technology professionals, innovators and enthusiasts
Kimberly Hoyle has always had a passion for creativity and art. As the director of marketing and business development at Hamilton Anderson Associates (HAA), a multi-disciplinary
Jasmine Crowe took a leap of faith and did something she knew could make a difference in the world. Crowe is the founder and CEO
Photo provided As the saying goes, behind every successful man, there is a strong, determined, intelligent and brilliant-minded woman. This is certainly the case for
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh continues to be a beacon of the Broward County community. As CEO of Urban League of Broward County, Dr. Smith-Baugh has helped
Traci Lynn Burton’s business enterprise began with $200 and a dream. After initially investing $200 to start Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry, she was able to
Clark Atlanta University is adding a powerhouse to its administration. The university hopes to produce prepared students to enter the global economy. Dr. Silvanus J.
Lauryn Nwankpa understands how using social media can have a positive and negative impact. During a tech meet up event at Google LAX, Nwankpa shared
In 2018, all kinds of women have the opportunity and ability to start a business whether full-time or part-time. Social media has changed the perception
Brandi Maxiell wants to break the stereotype of her image on reality TV. Her feisty personality on “Basketball Wives L.A.” made her a standout, but
Daniel Cherry III is one of the top marketing minds of this generation. Cherry made a significant impact as SVP of marketing and VP of
Ann Anaya is the chief diversity officer for 3M, a global science company that is all about innovation. The company was previously known as the
In hip-hop culture, jewelry is as important as an 808 is to a hip-hop track. Diamond embezzled Rolexes and Jesus-pieces are some of the many
