Business
Study Reveals a Roadmap to the Top for Black Women Executives
There is a way for black women executives to increase their numbers in business leadership positions if conscientious and intentional steps are taken to recognize and reward their talents and contributions to business success.
Media Legend Cathy Hughes to Serve as Keynote Speaker at the Sixth Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference
Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest African-American owned and operated broadcasting company in the nation, will be the luncheon keynote speaker for the Sixth Annual Women of Color Empowerment Conference (WOCEC).
ComEd Recruits More Than 250 Chicagoland Students for Summer Internships
ComEd launched its annual summer internship program recently, providing local teen students with opportunities to learn more about the energy industry through hands-on job training and career experience.
Nominations Open For The Fifth Annual Women In Digital Next Generation Awards
L’Oreal USA recently announced its open call for nominations for the Women in Digital NEXT Generation Awards. Now entering its fifth year, L’Oreal USA created the program to support female entrepreneurs working in digital fields by providing them with the opportunity to launch and scale new technologies in partnership with L’Oreal USA brands.
Social Security Benefits Lose 23% of Buying Power Since 2000
Social Security beneficiaries have lost 23 percent of their buying power since 2000, according to the 2016 Survey of Senior Costs released recently by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL).
Twitter, Inc. Appoints Debra L. Lee to the Board of Directors
BET Chief Executive Offer Appointed Twitter Board of Directors
LG Protects Unsuspecting Shoppers From Counterfeit TONE Bluetooth Stereo Headsets
A federal court granted a restraining order against 22 defendants, barring them from manufacturing, distributing and selling knock-offs of LG Electronics’ popular LG TONE Bluetooth headsets.
Go Launches World’s First App That Allows You To Shop & Pay For Car Insurance With Apple Pay
Go Launches World’s First App That Allows You To Shop & Pay For Car Insurance With Apple Pay
Interactive One Taps Former Ebony Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Kierna Mayo, as New Senior Vice President of Content and Brands
Interactive One, the definitive digital destination for African American and Millennial audiences, recently announced the hiring of Kierna Mayo as the new Senior Vice President of Content and Brands, effective June 27.
TD Economics: American economy to grow by 1.9 percent in 2016 and 2.1 percent in 2017
The American economy is showing its resilience, bouncing back with gusto after a slow start to the year, according to a new report by TD Economics (www.td.com/economics), an affiliate of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®.
Walmart Foundation grants $500,000 to UNCF
UNCF announced recently a $500,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, which will provide mini grants and technical assistance to selected UNCF member institutions to assist with accreditation efforts and also support a summer professional development conference geared toward enrollment management.
Noted CPA Shaun Davis Appointed as Trustee for FAU
(Black PR Wire) Putting accounting into practice is the shining forte of noted CPA, Shaun M. Davis. As the Founder and Managing Partner at S. Davis and Associates, P.A., Davis specializes in this everyday.
Here's How Much Rent Money You'll Need to Afford an Apartment in 50 U.S. Cities
When you're looking for an apartment, there are many factors to consider. To help people understand apartment costs across the U.S. as well as what they'll get for their money, GOBankingRates conducted a study of one-bedroom apartments, comparing everything from median rent prices to the availability of key amenities like parking and washer-dryer access.
Study reveals how much money needed to afford an apartment
When you're looking for an apartment, there are many factors to consider. To help people understand apartment costs across the U.S. as well as what they'll get for their money, GOBankingRates conducted a study of one-bedroom apartments, comparing everything from median rent prices to the availability of key amenities like parking and washer-dryer access.