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THE ADVERTISING BUSINESS IS A $33 BILLION INDUSTRY and despite women controlling 73% of consumer purchasing, recent studies show that women make up just 11% of creative leadership roles. As [...]

IT'S A CLOUDY TUESDAY IN CHICAGO, BUT THE SECOND FLOOR OF NBC Tower is buzzing as Steve Harvey and his team gear up for the day's first taping of the [...]

IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS, RETIREES STOPPED WORKING AT 65 and spent their golden years relaxing on the beach or playing golf, supporting such lifestyles with monthly pension checks. Today, [...]

WHEN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TIGHTENED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for Direct PLUS Loans last year, the new rules had a devastating impact on a number of historically black colleges and [...]

According to the Association of American Colleges and Universities, students are more than twice as likely as employers to think they're prepared for the workforce. As millennials surpass Generation X [...]

AS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN AND FIRST WOMAN TO HOLD THE POSITION of chief marketing officer for the National Basketball Association, Pam El makes it clear that hard work and [...]

WHILE WOMEN REPRESENT NEARLY HALF OF THE U.S. LABOR force, they account for just 27% of the manufacturing workforce. Holding a unique spot in the industry as an executive with [...]

AS AN ATTORNEY AND SKILLED LOBBYIST. Calvin Butler's journey to CEO of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. (BGE) is far from typical. After graduating with his Juris Doctor from Washington [...]

IMMEDIATELY AFTER STEPPING FOOT ON THE FIELD AS A rookie for the San Francisco 49ers in 2006, Michael Robinson knew that the clock on his professional career had started ticking. [...]

AS HEAD OF ADVISOR STRATEGY and Development for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Racquel Oden has played an integral role in helping the company to attract and retain some of the [...]

NAME Kareem Taylor JOB Voiceover Actor EDUCATION Bachelor's, Mass Media Arts, Clark Atlanta University AGE 27 WITH AN ANNUAL SALARY RANGE THAT SPANS from $22,076 to $403,345 depending on experience, [...]

AT 6 YEARS OLD, TIFFANY SMITH-ANOA'I KNEW SHE wanted to be a sports journalist after seeing Jayne Kennedy report from the NFL sidelines. But after graduating from Howard University and [...]

NAME Zuri Hall AGE 27 JOB E! News Correspondent EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in theater from The Ohio State University AS ONE OF THE NEWEST [...]

With the strong desire to attract and retain top talent, employers are offering compelling f perks to keep their employees satisfied. The recent news of Facebook and Apple agreeing to [...]

WITH THE SLOGAN 'LOVE YOUR CURVES. SEXY comes in every size,' Donna Hundley is determined to bring the latest trends and stylish pieces to curvy women by offering a service [...]

SINCE THE LAUNCH OF KICKSTARTER FIVE years ago, crowdfunding has exploded as an option for funding small business dreams. But even with all the buzz surrounding the concept, when a [...]

Thanks to technology, we're plugged into work, the news, and the latest global happenings 24/7, bringing about its fair share of pros and cons in our attempt to achieve personal [...]

NETWORKING AND BUILDING professional connections can be a bit stressful, even if you're an outgoing person. For introverts, the process of meeting new people can be intimidating. But as we [...]

While the idea of late nights and early mornings may seem appealing to some, studies from Harvard Business Review show a proven link between ineffective leadership and a lack of [...]

In January, cloud-storage firm Compose Inc. announced it was enforcing a new practice called 'blind hiring' where instead of submitting resumes, anyone interested in working for the company must write [...]

Eight months after starting her own business, Allyson Byrd found herself on food stamps despite being a nationally recognized speaker, coach, and teacher. 'I had built popularity but no money,' [...]

Researchers from the Journal of Clinical Psychology report that almost 50% of the American population make New Year's resolutions. However, by February many of them are already beginning to backslide [...]

BEING LET GO FROM A JOB WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE OR the time to make financial preparations is hard, but it's an obstacle many professionals are facing today as companies continue [...]

Following the announcement of HBO picking up Issa Rae's comedy pilot Insecure, BET Networks cut a deal with Dennis Dortch and Numa Perrier to air three Web series from their [...]

Fostering close friendships in the workplace is a proven way to lower stress levels and create an enjoyable work environment. According to a recent Gallup study, having a close friend [...]

The article offers information on several African American directors. Topics discussed include views of business executive Bruce Gordon on role of corporate directors to oversee policies and strategies of a company; a list of companies without African American directors like Adobe Systems Inc.; and views of John Rogers, chief executive officer at Ariel Investments, on the same.

The article focuses on the periodical's list of the 50 most powerful African American women executives in the U.S. which include Walmart Stores Inc. executive vice president (EVP) and treasurer Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Belk Inc. EVP and chief people officer Lilicia Bailey, and Sam's Club president and chief executive officer (CEO) Rosalind G. Brewer.

The article discusses the earnings related to traditional educational degrees in the U.S. current job market, as of September 2015. Topics include data from Economic Policy Institute indicating increase in unemployment among recent college graduates; charts depicting highest-paying majors like Petroleum Engineering, and Metallurgical Engineering, and lowest paying fields like Drama and Theater Arts; and differences in wages of college and high school graduates.

The article provides pieces of advice from Google Inc.'s executive Bonita Stewart to young entrepreneurs.

An interview with Pam El, chief marketing officer (CMO) for the National Basketball Association (NBA), is presented. She talks about her working with NBA and her interest in professional standpoint is marketing. She also mentions role as woman in NBA like as marketer for a huge global brand on social media.

The article presents an interview with Sharon Taylor, senior vice president of human resources at Prudential Financial Inc., discussing how she combines philanthropy and mentorship to move Prudential forward. Other topics discussed include how does her role as chair of The Prudential Foundation play into her overall responsibilities, what role does Prudential play in reducing mentorship and sponsorship gap for employees and the Black Leadership Forum.

The article presents an interview with Jayana Johnson, UX designer for MasterCard, discussing her dream job as a Web developer. Other topics discussed include how did she hear about the Flatiron School in New York City, what prompted her to make a career change into technology and what sparked her interest in coding.

An interview with Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i, Senior Vice President of Television broadcasting company CBS Broadcasting Inc., is presented. Topics discussed include her role in expanding the current diversity initiatives of the company, the company's program CBS on Tour and offers her insights on the importance of negotiating one's salary.

The article focuses on Quinn Thompson-Slaughter serving as director of global diversity at International Paper. Topics discussed include focus of the firm to hire employees with different beliefs, cultures and backgrounds; role of Thompson-Slaughter in writing diversity strategies and looking at trends; and meetings conducted to discuss diversity and race.

An interview with musician and music producer Kelvin Wooten is presented. Topics discussed include skills needed to be a successful producer such as ability to hear and be aware of all musical drops; need to carefully listen to music artists; and suggestion for music producers to make unique music with unique style.

An interview with Angela Yee, a radio host for Clear Channel Power 105.1, is presented. Topics discussed include how Yee switched from her dream of becoming a writer to become a radio personality, an entrepreneurial mindset needed to become successful in radio, and the role of mentorship on success. Also mentioned are Yee's use of radio to build other business deals and her advice for young people who want to enter the radio business.

The article features the Curvy Chix Chariot, the first mobile fashion boutique for plus-size women in Washington, D.C. owned by Donna Hudley. Topics discussed include the frustration felt by plus-size women in not being able to find outfits, her decision to start a business, and the challenges that she experienced in running a mobile boutique beginning with permits and restrictions. Sales figures for 2014 and revenue projections for 2015 are also mentioned.

An interview with LeSean Thomas, a television animation producer, director, and illustrator, is presented. Thomas discusses how he got into animation, the training he would recommend for those seeking to pursue a career in animation, and how he negotiates his rate for pay as an animator at his career level. He also mentions the resources he turns to for motivation and inspiration.

The article previews the 2015 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia from May 13-16, 2015.

An interview with author and entrepreneur Lisa Nichols, chief executive officer (CEO) of the training and development company Motivating the Masses, is presented. Topics discussed include the training of people to turn their passion into profit, Nichols' goal to inspire and uplift other people, and the myth about work-life balance.

The article discusses reasons why professionals should step outside their network comfort zone and reach out to professionals from other fields and all backgrounds.

The article discusses myths about resumes that professionals should cast out in 2015, according executive search firm Lucas Group senior partner for the Human Resources division Deborah Manning . Topics discussed include the myth that the resume should not exceed one page, possible consequences of adding a cover letter, and the importance of being honest about a gap in employment.

An interview with MetricStream chief executive officer (CEO) Shellye Archambeau is presented in which she mentions how the company helps board diversity, efforts to promote diversity in the company's board as well as the role of consumers in enhancing the population of African American corporate directors.

The article identifies some of the notable industries, the top trends, and the most affordable franchises in the U.S. as of September 2014. Topics discussed include the plan of soup restaurant company Soupman, Inc. to market SoupMobiles mobile soup kitchen as food truck franchises, revenue expected to be generated by the food truck business by 2017, and the initial investment for an at-home franchise.

The article discusses the importance of having an African American executive at the board of publicly traded firms. Topics covered include information on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as importance of the law to address issues related to corporate governance. Also mentioned are the challenges faced by executives concerning diversity in the board-level positions.