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Could Gender Quotas Work in Corporate America?
Milestone for gender equality: Ann Mulcahy passed the Xerox CEO baton to Ursula Burns In 1968, Virginia Slims cigarette ads celebrated a tradition defying generation of American women with “You’ve come...
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Why Black America No Longer Exists
Robinson's new book sparks debate on race If you’re a political junkie, you’ve seen Eugene Robinson countless times on the tube. The Washington Post columnist, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 2009 for his...
View ArticlePOLL: Is Traditional Business Attire Becoming Obsolete?
In the business world, your appearance can tell a thousand stories, even before one word is spoken. From the job seeker to the CEO, the personal branding process begins every day with that very...
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Is Your Boss a Psychopath?
We’ve all heard of — even witnessed— the “boss from hell.” It’s that neurotic, Type-A control freak who won’t let you work independently. Or that passive-aggressive manager who doesn’t give direct...
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Professor Becomes First Black Woman to Get High Court Media Credentials
Gloria Browne-Marshall (Image: File) Gloria Browne-Marshall has made the boss move of boss moves, recently becoming the first black woman to get credentials to cover the U.S. Supreme Court. What’s The...
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It’s Time to Face the Truth: Adult Bullying is Bigger than Reality TV
Evelyn Lozada, of Basketball Wives, spewed curses and a wine bottle during a confrontation with fellow cast member Kenya Bell. (Photo: VH1) I have been a die-hard fan of reality TV since the early...
View ArticleOpinion: 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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Professional Perceptions: Do the Clothes Really Make the Man?
(Image: Instagram) Memes are quite popular—and not such a new thing—in today’s Web world dominated by social media quips and viral Vine videos. Many are comical, depict stereotypes or highlight pop...
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Coca-Cola Appoints New EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Kathy N. Waller, EVP, CFO, The Coca-Cola Co. (Image: The Coca-Cola Co.) The Coca-Cola Co. board of directors recently announced the appointment of Kathy N. Waller as executive vice president and chief...
View ArticleFord Names Mark Fields CEO
Automaker Ford announced the appointment of Mark Fields as its new CEO. Fields, who previously served as COO, succeeds Alan Mulally. Fields has had a history of leadership at Ford, having served in...
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Global Leader from General Electric Recieves High Corporate Governance Honors
A. Louis Parker A. Louis Parker, retired corporate vice president at General Electric Co. and founder of Visible Men Academy, has become an NACD Fellow, the highest level of credentialing for corporate...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs Conference Day 3: Rev. Jesse Jackson Talks New-Day Inequality
Day three of the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference, sponsored by Nationwide, kicked off with an early-morning one-on-one chat with civil rights icon, the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Black Enterprise...
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Corporate Life: How to Leave On Your Own Terms
In a special BlackEnterprise.com series, career coach Michelle Awuku-Tatum offers insights and strategies for executives of color to find fulfillment and advancement. I went to an event recently, where...
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