Opinion: Real Corporate Diversity Beyond Hollow ‘Race Insurance’ Programs
The companies associated with the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) demonstrate how corporate American can achieve and maintain true diversity. Last Saturday I gave the keynote address at...
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Hampton University Business School Bans Dreadlocks
From ABC. The dean of Hampton University Business School is standing his ground on his controversial ban of dreadlocks and cornrows in the classroom. The ban applies to male students who enroll in the...
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Dreadlocks vs. Corporate America: Real-Life Stories of Making the Choice
Brian Terrell, a Morehouse College graduate, was urged to cut his dreadlocks as a student and refused. He went on to intern at the White House. (Image: Terrell) For many African Americans with...
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No More 9-to-5: 5 Celebs Who Went From Corporate America to Hollywood
Actor Laz Alonzo worked on Wall Street before becoming the prime-time TV star he is today. (Image: File) “Nine to five is how you survive. I ain’t tryin’ to survive. I’m tryin’ to live it to the limit...
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Girl Power: 8 Lessons in Leadership From Women
(Image: Thinkstock) How many women are in leadership positions within the United States? According to statistics less than 20%. Jenna Goudreau of Forbes says “women comprise just 4% of corporate CEOs,...
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International Speedway Corp. Appoints New Advertising and Marketing Leaders...
Sonia Maria Green and Larry D. Woodard were appointed to International Speedway Corp.'s board of directors. (Image: ISC) International Speedway Corporation (ISC), one of two major companies managing...
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How to Leave Your Corporate Job and Be a Smart Entrepreneur
Stay focused after starting your business (Image: Thinkstock) This isn’t my first entrepreneurial rodeo. I started my first business in the early 2000s, before I was lured back into corporate America...
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Month of the Man: How Black Men Can Win In Corporate America
(Image: Thinkstock) On Monday, June 10, BlackEnterprise.com hosted its second Month of the Man Twitter chat, part two in a series of lunchtime talks tailored to male leaders of color. This week’s chat...
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Month of the Man: Nonprofit CEO Talks Corporate Leadership for Young Men of...
William Goodloe, president and CEO, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) (Image: SEO) This month, BlackEnterprise.com presents Month of the Man, where we bring you career features tailored for...
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Africa-America Institute Will Kick Off 60th Anniversary with Career Expo
(Image: Thinkstock) On Sept. 25, the Africa-America Institute (AAI), will host its 60th Anniversary Awards Gala in New York City during the opening week of the United Nations General Assembly. The...
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Grooming Entrepreneur Talks Transition from Helming Corporate Brands to Brand...
Michael James, founder, Frederick Benjamin Grooming (Iamge: James) We have good news for you. You can have a cool career and make a good living. No need to choose between loving your job and paying...
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Boss Moves Lessons from a Woman of Power: American Express EVP Glenda McNeal
Glenda McNeal, EVP, American Express, Global Client Group (Image: File) I absolutely love meeting power women, especially those who exude confidence, have career receipts and are fab to boot. These...
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Women of Power: Nationwide Executive Gale King Talks Millennials and Branding...
Gale King, executive vice president and chief administrative officer at Nationwide (Image: File) Gale King is a power woman in her own right. Serving as executive vice president and chief...
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John W. Thompson Replaces Bill Gates as Chairman of Microsoft Board
John W. Thompson, Chairman, Microsoft Board of Directors (Image: File) John W. Thompson, CEO of Virtual Instruments and former CEO of Symantec Corp, has been named chairman of Microsoft’s board of...
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Women of Power: CBS Corp.’s Josie Thomas Talks Diversity and Young Female...
Josie Thomas, executive vice president and chief diversity officer, CBS Corp. (Image: File) They say that millennials nowadays are more likely to job hop than remain at one company for many years,...
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Month of the Man: 3 Steps to Prepare for Your Career Advancement
Byron Spruell, central region and Chicago managing principal, Deloitte (Image: Deloitte) BlackEnterprise.com presents Month of the Man, where we bring you career features, insights and advice tailored...
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The Changing Roles of the Chief Diversity Officer
Gregg Smith We all know times are tough. We read daily about some industry sector—retail, financial services, health care, technology or manufacturing—experiencing reductions in force (RIF) in the...
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The 100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America
Our nation has officially been in a recession for roughly a year—one already characterized as the most brutal in decades. At press time, 10 million Americans were out of work—6.1% of whites, 11.2% of...
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