The T.I. we see today almost never came to be. The guy who often wears business suits, leads boycotts to fight injustice, appears in blockbuster
Many aspiring models wonder how to make more money, especially when they are going the freelance route. Given that there are more models available to
Brian J. Packer is an award-winning public relations professional with Flowers Communications Group (FCG) in Chicago. In his role he manages media relations, influencer/celebrity engagement,
Recognized as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the nation, R. Donahue Peebles is Founder, Chairman and CEO of The Peebles Corporation, one of
Maze Jackson has a diverse background of experience in the worlds of business, politics, and community engagement. For over 25 years, Jackson has been lobbying for
For many in 2018, women’s empowerment means a host of activities, panelists and seminars catered to empowering women to take charge of their finances and
Born in St. Thomas and raised in St. Croix, U.S.V.I., Yvette Thomas-Henry was encouraged at an early age to be the best at whatever she
On May 29, Starbucks shut down all of its stores nationwide for diversity training. The decision came after two Black males were racially profiled and
Dreka Gates is a woman who doesn’t mind doing the hard work behind the scenes. As the wife and manager of rapper Kevin Gates, she
Alex J. Martin is a Dallas-based photographer-videographer by way of Detroit. As a serial entrepreneur who’s built his social media following from the ground up,
Chick-Fil-A is a southern favorite. So, it was no surprise that the famous chicken sandwich would eventually head to the West Coast. Los Angeles residents have been enjoying
Asiah Collins represents what it means to be a phenomenal woman. She’s a mother, professional chef, and a health and fitness model. She also appeared
Studio II is a brand created by Ashlee Laughlin and Tearra High. Both women saw a networking need in the millennial community, which is the
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
