The Business Benefits of Being Multilingual
Only 20 percent of Americans are bilingual in two or more languages, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Compare this...
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New African-American Fragrance Company Debuts Men’s Scent
Black entrepreneurs have entered several areas of the beauty industry — from offering hair products to cosmetics. But one area...
How and Why Allison Manswell Went Out On Her Own
When Allison Manswell had the idea for Path Forward Consulting, she knew she wanted to strike out on her own....
Boys & Girls Club of Harlem Celebrates 40 Years
The Boys & Girls Club of Harlem will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and there is a lot...
A Playground Grows In Harlem — With The Help of Crowd-funding
In many urban settings, it is difficult to find a place outdoors that is safe and welcoming for kids to...
How to Set Up a Mentorship Program for Your Company
Mentorship programs can bring great things to any company. Not only is it a way to give back, but it...
Sunni Dai Kids Fashion Week Takes on the Catwalk
Sunni Dai Kids Fashion Week showcases the best in kids wear at fashion week across the country. Most recently, it...
Kick The Monday Blues!
One would be hard-pressed to find a lot of people who love Mondays. After all, it is the end of...
Detroit’s Woman-Focused Work Space Femology Expands
It was on the Internet that Meagan Ward, an Impact leader in Women’s Empowerment, and Yliana Guzman, a serial entrepreneur,...
The Art of Collecting: Spreading the Love of Black Art
To say Jessica Stafford Davis loves art and sharing art would be an understatement. The Virginia-based curator, collector, and philanthropist...
Meet the First Black Woman to Travel to Every Single Country and Continent
Imagine traveling the world. Not just a few countries, but every country in the world. That is a feat that...
Do it Again: A Look at Encore Careers
Not ready to retire? Well, you may want to consider an encore career. Most often, encore careers involve fields you...
A Spa Grows In New York
Who doesn’t love to be pampered and made beautiful at a spa? Krystal Smith, makeup artist and brow expert, knows...
Morehouse College Alum Enjoys Home Decor Business Success with WeMontage
James Oliver, Jr. came up with one of those ideas that make you wonder why it wasn’t thought of before....
Meet Dr. Tyeese L. Gaines, A Woman Wearing Many Hats
Dr. Tyeese L. Gaines’s resume reads like it’s for two — or three– people. Not only is she the owner...
Online Platform Helps Black Women Businesses Grow
Black women may be starting businesses at rates faster than other groups, but they still face major hurdles that are...
Money, Meals, & More: Meet Entrepreneurial Couple Marvin and Gloria Smith
Marvin Smith and his wife, Gloria, have spent most of their professional careers working in finance. The pair are also...
Compassion & Innovation: How the Levett Family Succeeds in the Funeral Business
The death care industry is a multibillion-dollar industry, and family-run Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc....