Irene Moore of The Huffington Post takes an important look at the business behind Kwanzaa, the African American holiday that will celebrate forty-three years in existence this season. Kwanzaa is founded on seven principles: unity (umoja), self-determination (kujichagulia), collective work and responsibility (ujima), cooperative economics (ujamma) , purpose (nia), creativity (kuumba) and faith (imani) represent [...]
Facebook certainly established itself as the premier social networking site on the planet in 2010. The upcoming year will be interesting to watch, as the giant’s competitors examine new ways to reinvent themselves. MySpace President Mike Jones weighs in on a turbulent year, in socaltech.com’s year end interview with the top tech movers and shakers. [...]
A new study is showing increased broadband usage among minority households. That could signal a lessening of the digital divide, except a significant portion of the new usage is for multiplatform TV. This could include TV viewed online and via handheld devices, according to the Horowitz Associates study, “Multiplatform Content and Services: Multicultural Edition.” A [...]
If the US financial crisis has taught us any lessons, one should be how deeply our financial decisions will impact our family and community for years to come. While the situation may or may not be improving in the United States (depending on how you fared the recession)–the truth is it is going to be [...]
The Hustletown Chronicle strives to recognize achievement and the hustling spirit in our community. Seeing our people change the world around them only gives us more competitive drive, and we want to be sure to pass that motivation on whenever possible! Check out the Atlanta Post for an intriguing list of “10 Dynamic and Influential [...]
Atlanta area hustlers, take heed! Jump start 2011 with the Growth Conference, brought to you by Entrepreneur Magazine. This free, one day conference promises a legion of speakers and pitching opportunities, so there is bound to be something there for you. Seminar topics include: Build Your Brand, Build Your Business How to Raise Money Now [...]
New Year’s resolutions may seem contrived, but a fresh calendar makes for a great time to accelerate your hustle to new heights. Check out these five resolutions, recommended by Entrepreneur.com to bring your 2011 in strong. 1. Establish personal financial goals. Your outlook on the year will vary depending on several factors, such as your [...]
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) released a joint statement responding to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote towards keeping the internet open. “We are pleased that the FCC considered diverse perspectives on this issue and arrived at a thoughtful decision that allows for forward [...]
The time has never been better to establish your own business. American companies are continuing to hire overseas, where surging sales and burgeoning markets are growing even more profitable. According to the Associated Press, over half of the 15,000 people hired by Caterpillar Inc. this year were outside of the U.S. UPS is also hiring [...]
Editors from Forbes ranked Polytechnic Institute of New York University among the Best Colleges for Women and Minorities in STEM and also as one of America’s Most Diverse Colleges. The university ranked seventh for women and minorities enrolled in undergraduate STEM programs (science, technology, engineering and math). NYU-Poly was ranked sixth in ethnic and racial [...]
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