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Thinking Out Loud – Power and the way I don?t want to be
As the editor of a magazine I often am privy to all kinds of fascinating information, some of which, for...
2006
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Brain Gain – Will meaningful action follow the talk?
Lately there has been much talk about the diaspora?s involvement in Africa?s economic and social development. There?s even talk about...
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Voting Rights – The next battle could be in the Supreme Court
Today we celebrate the extension of the enforcement provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 for another 25 years....
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Mentoring Programs – A win-win for both sides
Mentoring programs are widely viewed in the construction industry as a win-win situation for both the mentoring organization?whether private sector...
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Developing Minority Businesses -A model program at N.Y.C.?s School Construction Authority
Since 2000, the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) has awarded more than $1.7 billion in contracts to minority-,...
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Celebrating 110 Years – The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) is in a celebratory mood, all a-twitter with a host of activities to...
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Women Leaders of Africa – The sky is only the beginning
One of my favorite women leaders in Africa was never elected to political office. She is 71-year-old Tereza Mbire, fondly...
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African America – Acknowledging the ?new? diaspora
Africans and African-Americans have always had a delicate and intricate relationship. More and more Africans are coming to the United...
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Life After Term Limits – C. Virginia Fields
Term limits may apply to C. Virginia Fields?s days in elective office, but they have no bearing in her private...