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There is a reason why more than 4.1 million readers trust BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine to be the premier business news source for African Americans. In our quest to provide essential business information and advice for professionals, corporate executives,...

She's played roles in La Traviata, The Barber of Seville, and Madame Butterfly. She's always wanted to sing the title role of Carmen, but instead enjoyed stirring up trouble as a gypsy named Frasquita, and also as Chantal, a role she created in...

Last year when BLACK ENTERPRISE spoke Larry E. Folmar, president and chief investment officer of the Folmar Financial Group, he felt the technology sector was poised for a comeback. The head of the Southfield, Michigan-based investment firm even...

THE LAST THING ANYONE WANTS TO DO IS CONTEMPLATE DYING OR BECOMING INCAPACITATED due to serious injury--but think about it. What would happen if you were suddenly taken from your family and friends in a tragic accident, or if you developed a serious...

Identical twins Herman and Ferman King, grew up together, went to school together, and played together. So when Herman decided to go into business in 1996, the first person he turned to was his twin. Dallas-based VIP Executive Protection Inc....

On the heels of the longest bull run in history, last year's down market wreaked havoc at many financial services firms. Thousands were laid off in this industry alone--many from companies ranked among the best to work for in America. At Edward...

Stephanie W. Ingraham, assistant manager, Regional Operations at Equity Office Properties, a commercial real estate firm in Atlanta, wanted to finish her bachelor's degree in business, but her full-time job did not allow her the flexibility. "The...

The members of the GrassRoots Investment Group L.L.C. don't allow barriers to prevent their club from becoming the best. This energetic and innovative group of young, college-educated, fast-rising professionals is using technology to improve the...

When Patricia J. Bruce decided to purchase her third home in the Rivers Edge subdivision of Fayetteville, Georgia, in July 2000, she liked what she heard from the representatives of Cendant Mortgage Company. The interest rate would be 8% (the prime...

Q I'm a recent college graduate and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to take a few courses toward a master's before I venture into starting a business. The company I work for will pay for my education. Should I take the courses or pursue...

TO NICOLE LONG, THE DAYS AND WEEKS ALWAYS SEEM to run out too soon. As an accounting manager for a manufacturer of doors and windows in Atlanta, Long's job stretches into her nights and weekends. She's also active in her church, determined to find...

Annette Merritt Cummings is Vice President and National Director of Diversity Services, Bernard Hodes Group, has over 22 years experience in marketing and communications. As National Director of Diversity Services she consults with clients nationally...

"WE WENT HAYWIRE." THAT'S HOW HENRI HAMMOND describes a credit card spending binge. Six years ago, he and his wife. Felozia (pictured above), paid for their wedding with plastic and followed up with a similar spree to furnish their home. By the...

There is a disparity in the quality of healthcare African Americans receive, according to a study sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The study, Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health...

The U.S. Department of State is committed to making its work force reflect the diversity and excellence of the nation--to truly "Be the Face of America to the World." There has never been a more opportune time to join the State Department: we are...

Can you hear me now? Good! At Verizon Wireless, we strive to hear our employees, our customers, our suppliers and most importantly, our communities. How do we do it? By listening and creating the best network for each group--because in the wireless...