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*“The Apprentice” season 4 champ Randal Pinkett just saw his company BCT Partners awarded billion-dollar contracts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide health and IT solutions to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), reports Black Enterprise. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS [...]
*LOS ANGELES – The Pan African Film Festival is happy to announce the creation of the 2012 PAFF Film Institute, presented by Black Enterprise. The festival’s film institute will offer a four-part lyceum series, featuring one-day intensive workshops on various subjects, pertaining to the entertainment industry, such as acting, producing, directing, writing, distribution and marketing. [...]
*What’s new with Ludacris in the music biz? Not much, but we can certainly say he’s been busy building up some residual income and spreading his business sense around. The rapper has not only made himself out to be a decent actor, but also a budding entrepreneur. Along with the new educational website he built [...]
*In our youth, we believe we are just about invincible, thinking our health is not a priority. But actress Tamala Jones got a wake up call at the age of 23 when she survived a ruptured brain aneurysm. Fourteen years later, she’s making it her mission to educate young people about the importance of good [...]
*In the November 2011 issue of Black Enterprise Magazine, Los Angeles based Dessert Company, Southern Girl Desserts was chosen as one of four “Cupcake Queens” in the entire nation. Food Network’s Cupcake Wars (Season 1) contestants, Southern Girl Desserts located at 5571 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 represents Los Angeles on page 94 [...]
UPDATE: Black Enterprise reported Kevin Hart as earning $15 million in ticket sales in two days, when in fact, according to humormillmag.com publisher Frank Holder, Hart hauled $1.5 million in two days, which still beats Eddie Murphy’s record for “Raw.” Earlier story… *Black Enterprise is reporting that comedian Kevin Hart, who has been in the [...]
*Let’s face it. Most people have received a call from an annoying debt collector, tricking you into paying off your debt in one fail swoop, or even intimidate you into giving up unnecessary information. Well now it’s time to take your power back and arm yourself for the next obnoxious call. According to Black Enterprise, [...]
*Carver Federal Savings Bank, the financial institution currently holding the top spot on the BE BANKS list, is fighting for its future. The nation’s largest black-owned bank must significantly boost capital reserves by month’s end or risk a potential shutdown, takeover or sale of the bank. William Michael Cunningham, social investment adviser at Creative Investment [...]
*Black Enterprise went one-on-one with Mathew Knowles to discuss the multiple transitions going on in his life. The CEO and President of Music World Entertainment discusses his meager beginnings, his new commitment to the gospel community and life after Beyonce, the latter of which is excerpted below. BE: After 20 years working as a successful [...]
*Here’s your chance to rethink your business at the 2011 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo. It’s happening from May 22 – May 25 at the Atlanta Marriott Hotel. Hundreds of deal makers are expected to attend, all looking to build networks and explore new growth opportunities. Expect innovative sessions, high-powered speakers, and an early [...]
*(Via Black Enterprise) Besides having fewer funds available to spend at the hair salon because of the recession, increasing numbers of Black women are opting to wear their natural hair, adopt a DIY look, or opt for cheaper options–trends that have been a few of several factors in the closing of Black hair salons across the country. [...]
*When you think of black business periodicals, it’s almost impossible not the think of Black Enterprise. One reason is because they’ve been around as the leading chronicler of black business since 1970. If our math is correct that means somebody is getting ready to celebrate 40 years of being in business. Interestingly a press release [...]
*As President Barack Obama unveils initiatives to bolster the middle class, create jobs, and assist small business, Black Enterprise is bringing together BE100s CEOs, government officials, and economists to offer the administration solutions. Dubbed “20/20 Vision: A Look Ahead at Black America in the Next Economic Boom,” sponsored by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the conference will [...]
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