ExpertFlyer.com, has announced a new Market Affiliate Program for businesses, entrepreneurs, websites, and media outlets interested in generating additional income through revenue sharing. The site offers select flight and travel information that was traditionally available only through travel agents and select airlines. “ExpertFlyer’s new Market Affiliate Program is a great way for organizations in the [...]
The Chicago Tribune recently posted a story on challenges specific to African American entrepreneurs in the Chicago area. Business ownership continues to be of increasing interest, but the Tribune article cites experts who claim African Americans face certain obstacles to success. In the Chicago area, the number of African-American businesses grew by 67 percent from [...]
A recent article on MSNBC examines the success of three of the most recognized actors in film: Denzel Washington, Will Smith, and Tyler Perry. Historic events such as the Obama Presidency lead many to propose that America is operating in a post-race era, but the article casts doubt on this growing perception. A notable fact [...]
Verizon Wireless and the United Negro College Fund announced a partnership to offer scholarships to high school seniors in honor of Black History Month. Amounts range from $2,500 to $5,000 and are open to students in the Midwest and Northeast United States. “It is imperative students interested in challenging and improving themselves through higher education [...]
This week Entrepreneur Press announced the launch of Entrepreneur House Authors, a publishing concept geared towards the growing trend of “author-preneurs,” entrepreneurial authors leveraging published works to grow their brand. The fee-based publishing program is intended to provide brand savvy authors the opportunity to gain bestseller level exposure and status as a recognized authority in [...]
Edison International announced a commitment to contribute $150,000 over three years to The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) through 2011. The LAGRANT Foundation’s mission is to increase the ethnic minority numbers in the fields of advertising, marketing and public relations through scholarships, professional development, mentoring and internship opportunities. The partnership will help TLF target the underserved student [...]
In an interview with the TriState Defender, Author “Zane” detailed how she is capitalizing on her bestselling line of Black Erotica books. Zane is currently enjoying the success of “Zane’s Sex Chronicles” which debuted on Cinemax in 2008. The first season is recently released on DVD, while the 2nd season will begin airing this March. [...]
Guardian’s Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Awards Program is entering its tenth year in 2010, and continues to accept entries through February 26. The award is designed to encourage the enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards prizes to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the first steps toward financial independence; [...]
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell is known for his titles The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers. He is also a widely sought after speaker. Gideon Rachman is a writer for the Financial Times who recently shared space with Gladwell on the lecture circuit. After Gladwell’s riveting speech, Rachman provided a key takeaway: So how does Gladwell [...]
A recent article by the Washington Post details the Oval Office meeting President Obama held with civil rights leaders this week. This marks the first time the President has met exclusively with civil rights leaders since taking office, and he used the time to speak to concerns about joblessness in the African American community. Among [...]
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