Elevator Pitch Competition Deadline Extended!
We know you’ve had every intention of submitting to the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit Elevator Pitch Competition, but that initial deadline, somehow, snuck up and got away from you. Fret not,...
View ArticleAttract A Mentor-Protege Relationship That Really Works
Mentor-protégé relationships often play a critical role in the lives of successful professionals and business owners. It is this relationship that can mean a foot in a door, a climb up a ladder and...
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5 Tips From Public Relations Pros That Will Elevate Your Career
(Image: iStock.com/PeopleImages) Public relations is about putting the best foot and the best face of a brand forward, but it’s also about quickly doing damage control when things don’t go as...
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How to Make an Impact in Your Industry and Boost Career Success
If you’re looking to stand out in your industry, a focus on making an impact over income can take your career to unimaginable heights. Here are four steps to getting started: (Image:...
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Accenture Partners with HBCU 20×20 to Present Professional Networking Series
Burnish your résumé, and spruce up your LinkedIn profile. If you’re a black professional, here’s great news on the careers front: Accenture, the leading global professional services company, is...
View ArticleBlack Enterprise Executive Alfred Edmond Jr., Florida Gubernatorial Candidate...
WHO: The Black Professionals Network (BPN); a leadership and professional development organization in partnership with Florida International University (FIU); Keynote Speakers: Alfred Edmond, Jr.,...
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Valence Launches the First Ever Social Network for Black Professionals
It’s no surprise that America’s tech world seriously lacks diversity. According to Tech Crunch, only 3% of Silicon Valley’s workforce is black and “only 0.0006% of venture capital funding goes to black...
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Code-Switching at Work Is Taking a Psychological Toll on Black Professionals
Ask most black professionals what they do to fit in at work, and you’ll get a knowing head nod. Many of us are so used to changing up how we speak, look, and act to make others comfortable that we’re...
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Meet The Founder of Melanin Meetups, A Think Tank For Black Professionals
In a time where more conversations around race are occurring across the country due to the recent Black Lives Matter protests, many people have called for more hubs for Black professionals and...
View ArticleVirtual Job Fair for Black Professionals Hopes to Fill Over 1,000 Positions
While many people are still rebounding from forces like the dire job-loss impact of COVID-19 and inflation at a 40-year high, there is some uplifting news for Black professionals. More than 1,000 jobs...
View ArticleBeyond Robin Hood: The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership is Building a...
While 2021 was a record-breaking year for investment in startups with over $137 billion invested in the first quarter of the year, the disturbing news is that only 1.2 percent of that total went to...
View ArticleEntrepreneur Launches Staffing Firm For Black Attorneys, Law Students and...
Rana Coleman, founder and chief executive officer of RSColeman & Associates, LLC, is staying true to her goal of opening doors for African Americans and other ethnic minorities in the legal...
View ArticleEmerging 100 of Atlanta Welcomes 27 New Members
The Emerging 100 of Atlanta (E100 Atlanta), the young professional auxiliary of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., is proud to announce the induction of 27 new members into the organization. The...
View ArticleReport Finds 65% Of Black Professionals ‘Cover’ Authentic Selves At Work
While 60% of employees report masking their identities in the workplace, the incidence of “covering” is higher for Black workers, according to a new report from Deloitte’s DEI Institute. The institute...
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The One Club Helps Launch The ‘Come Up’ Networking Brunch For Black...
The “Come Up” is upon us. The new organization partnered with The One Club For Creativity for a Black networking brunch in Atlanta. As part of the club’s “Where Are All The Black People At?”...
View ArticleNearly 60% Of Black Workers Feel They Have No Professional Network—Here Are 5...
It’s no mystery that networking can be vital for career growth, whether you are pursuing new job options, seeking ideas, or trying to build professional relationships. Who you know and interact with...
View Article66% Of Black Workers More Likely To Build Their Professional Network Online...
Parties, get-togethers, and other events are the norm in the holiday social season. For Black professionals, it also is a good stretch to job hunt to help build a successful career. New data from...
View ArticleDay 2 of Empowerment at BE Women of Power Summit
Day 2 of the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit kicked off with attendees owning their truth with keynote speaker Vashit McKenzie, Bishop of the 10th Episcopal District of the AME Church. Bishop...
View ArticleEmbracing the Final Day of Empowerment
The Women of Power Summit kicks off its third and final day with empowerment of the body via invigorating morning fitness activities: Yoga on the Beach and a sweat breaking spin class. Following their...
View ArticleWomen of Power – Moments to Remember from the Farewell Celebration
In closing an amazing week of empowerment, networking, and truth-owning, Black Enterprise Women of Power attendees enjoyed a farewell dinner and concert celebration featuring Grammy-nominated artist,...
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