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How Your Student Loan Debt Can Reduce Your Tax Bill by at Least $2,500
Not only are 40 million Americans struggling with more than $1 trillion in student loan debt, but a research by Lendedu finds that a majority of students don’t understand how student loans work,...
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Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie Keynotes 2016 Women of Power Summit
Bishop Vashti McKenzie As if things could get any better with the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit, it is now confirmed that the 117th elected and consecrated bishop of the African Methodist...
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While the ultimate Valentine’s Day date for some couples may include flowers, dinner and a movie, other couples may enjoy an unforgettable adrenaline-filled moment. So if you’re feeling stumped about...
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Black History Month: Ursula Burns, Fortune 500 CEO
Ursula Burns became a history maker in 2009 as the first black woman to become CEO of a Fortune 500 company with Xerox Corp. She joined Xerox in 1980 as an intern, earning a permanent position a year...
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[Passion to Purpose] Meet Cabral M. Miller, Eyewear Proprietor and Principal...
Name: Cabral M. Miller Profession: Eyewear Consultant and Proprietor of Elegant Eyes & The Eye Whisperer Age: 41 I have put my passion to purpose by: servicing my community, helping people grow and...
View Article5 Fun Things To Do This Valentine’s Day In and Around New York City
As we approach Valentine’s Day, more and more couples–and even friends–search for something different to do each year. Tired of the same old fancy dinner routine? Check out these five fun things to do...
View Article9 Years Ago Today President Obama Made History
Nine years ago today, a little-known senator named Barack Obama announced his presidential candidacy in front of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, IL. Today, that senator goes by President Obama,...
View ArticleMicrosoft Board Chair John W. Thompson’s ‘Fireside Chat’ a Highlight of Wall...
It has officially been announced that Microsoft Corp. Chair and CEO of Virtual Instruments, John W. Thompson, will speak and be honored at the 19th annual Rainbow Push Wall Street Project Economic...
View ArticleMake Content, Get Paid With CEWEBITY
Data shows that Instagram users post more than 200,000 photos per minute; YouTube gets 72 hours of new video uploaded per minute, and there are more than 200 million e-mail messages sent every minute....
View ArticleGeorgetown University Hosts Inaugural African Business Conference
Georgetown University hosted its first-ever African business conference in Washington, D.C. The three-day event, called “Africa Rising: Business In Action,” was hosted by Georgetown’s McDonough School...
View ArticleViacom and Snapchat Extend Advertising Deal
Viacom and Snapchat have reached an extension on a deal that will allow Viacom to sell advertising on the app’s behalf, according to reports. [Related: Ad Week 2015: Celebrities, Industry Leaders, and...
View ArticlePresident Obama Signs Africa Electricity Plan Into Law
President Barack Obama has signed into law the Electrify Africa Act of 2015 which aims to brings electricity to 50 million people in sub-Saharan Africa by 2020, according to reports. [Related: $1.8...
View ArticleDecoded in ‘Formation’: Beyonce’s Powerful–and Profitable–Tour Legacy
During Super Bowl 50, Beyoncé performed along with Coldplay and Mark Ronson, and after her performance an ad announced her first headlining stadium tour this year that will begin in the summer with 40...
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Former Coca-Cola Executive Named WNBA President
Lisa Borders (Image: WNBA.com) On Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the appointment of former Coca-Cola executive Lisa Borders to president of the WNBA. Coming to the sports arena with...
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What the Obama Administration Is Doing to Fight Black Unemployment
For the first time since February 2008, the U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to 4.9%, as the White House reports 158,000 jobs added to the economy in January 2016. While the amount of jobs created...
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Black History Month: Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist
Notable astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author Neil DeGrasse Tyson made history in 1996 as the first African American Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of...
View Article5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas For Singles and Couples
Candle-lit dinners. Long-stemmed red roses. Chocolate candy. Yes, folks, it’s about that time of the year again. But if you’re looking for something unique to do for Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up a...
View Article[RECAP] Black Enterprise Candidate Watch – Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016
An election year is upon us and there’s a lot going on in national and local politics. But if you’re finding it all a little overwhelming or you really want to know about the issues that affect you...
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Black Women and Money
About 10 years ago, Alice Barnes went to a seminar at her community church called ‘Making Changes in Your Life.’ A representative from Prudential Financial was sharing the company’s plans to recruit...
View Article5 Ways to Treat Your Girls for Galentine’s Day
It’s almost that time, ladies! On Feb. 13 you’ll celebrate your BFFs with the popular and maybe even best (according to Leslie Knope, Parks and Recreation) day of the year–Galentine’s Day, the...
View Article[Watch] The Cannabis Market: The “411″ on 420 For Investors and Entrepreneurs
It’s difficult to speculate on the dollars that exchange hands in the underground marijuana sales market. If Colorado is any indication, however, bringing those transactions above ground and making...
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Andreessen, Facebook, and the Subtle Racism of Internet Access
There has been a lot of coverage recently over India’s ousting of Facebook’s Free Basics Internet access program. Free Basics, is part of Facebook’s Internet.org effort to provide people in...
View ArticleOrganization Honors Black History Month With Prostate Health Campaign
To honor Black History Month, Thomas A. Farrington, the president and founder of The Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), launched a Prostate Cancer Education and Awareness campaign in partnership...
View Article[Watch] White House Black History Month Dance Performance
The White House kicked off Black History Month with a celebration of black excellence in dance. The epic dance workshop featured 51 young ladies from the Washington D.C. area and included iconic...
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RLJ Entertainment Recognizes Black History Month With Special TV Programming
Screen shot from North Star (Courtesy of UMC) RLJ Entertainment’s Urban Movie Channel (UMC) is kicking off Black History Month with the premiere of several special films and programs. First, there was...
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Tax Apps and Useful Online Tools For Small Business Owners
Tax season is here and many small business owners are asking themselves how they can improve their overall business practices in 2016 to turn more profit, boost their brand image, and better manage...
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[Entrepreneur of the Week] How This Bridal Boutique Owner Landed Her Own TV Show
From working as a sales consultant and landing a spot on the “Two Million Dollar Club” at Kleinfeld Bridal boutique, to launching the only bridal shop in Detroit, and landing her own TV show, Keasha...
View Article6 Blunders to Avoid When Pitching to Influencers, Especially at SXSW
South by Southwest (SXSW) is an annual event that occurs in mid-March, where sets of interactive films, music festivals, and conferences take place at different venues in Austin, Texas. South by...
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Google Will Give You 2 GB of Storage for Security
(Image: Google) In honor of Safer Internet Day 2016, an effort by ConnectSafely.org, Google will give you 2GB of free storage space on Google drive if you secure your Google account. ConnectSafely.org...
View Article6 Tips For Finding Your Perfect Coding Job
This article originally appeared on BusinessCollective.com Technology has completely revolutionized the process of getting a job, particularly for new software engineers. From creating an online...
View ArticleIn the News: Flint, Michigan
There has been a lot of recent news surrounding the Flint Water Crisis in Detroit, Michigan. Early last year, the Environmental Protection Agency was made aware of the toxic levels of lead that had...
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Black History Month: Annette Gordon-Reed, Pulitzer Prize-winning Author
Professor and historian Annette Gordon-Reed was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for history in 2009 for her book The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. She is currently a...
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Top 10 Best Places to Go in the United States in 2016
Philadelphia, PA (Image: Wikimedia.org) Looking for an under the radar vacation destination? Lonely Planet, an online travel media company, revealed its annual top places to visit in the United States....
View ArticleCelebrate Valentine’s Day With 5 Black-owned Wine Brands
From rich full-bodied reds to sparkling whites, a great glass of wine sets the mood for a romantic evening. Black Enterprise.com caught up with Wines of South Africa for the inside scoop on five...
View ArticleBeyoncé’s ‘Formation’ Song Boost Red Lobster Sales by 33%
Beyoncé dropped one verse about Red Lobster’s cheddar biscuits and it sent the seafood chain’s sales soaring by 33%. According to the Associated Press, “Red Lobster says it’s sure the mention in the...
View ArticleNYFW 2016: Erykah Badu Turns Fashion Stylist For Pyer Moss Show
When it comes to fashion, it should come as no surprise that singer-songwriter Erykah Badu, known for her bold eclectic style, has collaborated with Kerby Jean-Raymond, the head designer and founder of...
View ArticleBlack History Month: Black Enterprise Employees Trace Their Roots
This Black History Month, Black Enterprise thought of different ways to get involved in the month’s theme. We came up with the idea to map some of our own DNA to discover more about our African...
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Microsoft’s New AI App, Fetch! Will Guess Your Dog’s Breed
A new artificial intelligence app from Microsoft will analyze an image you upload of your dog and will probably guess the correct breed (or breeds in the case of mixed breed pups!) What-dog.net is the...
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Yvette Noel, CEO of U.DO.U, Shares Top Reasons For Starting a Fitness Brand
Too many in our society are sick and unhealthy because we neglect an active lifestyle and proper nutrition. After her husband lost his mother to diabetes, and soon watching her own mother succumb to...
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Done the Write Way: 10 Keys to Becoming a Better Blogger
PatriceTartt Let’s just be crystal clear about it. Everyone has a message. Everyone has a story. The ability to communicate that message powerfully, purposely, and effectively for some is a gift....
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