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Republicans Are Data Driven, But Have No Vision
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Belize’s Chaa Creek Awarded Top Green Globe Recognition
The Lodge at Chaa Creek’s recent recognition as a Green Globe Gold Member is the result of a proven commitment towards environmental sustainability over the years, and proves that being Green does not need come at a cost to quality and excellent serv
Youthquake during New Afrikan Nation Day 2016
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[By Dr. Maulana Karenga]The history of Black people in this country is a complex, engaging and thought-compelling history, a history of Holocaust and enduring hope; of savage enslavement and yet an unsupressable desire and demand for freedom. It is
Prudential Financial and Who's Who Publishing Company host second event promoting pathways to African-American power and influence
Industry Titans in Houston Talk Financial Security
A nationally recognized CEO told a gathering of local wealth-builders in Houston that "leaders are made, entrepreneurs are born."
Dr. William F. Pickard, chairman and CEO, Global Automotive Alliance
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Whether in the recording studio, featured on national stages or crafting a poignant song, Mariama Whyte has the secret recipe that is certain to satisfy even the most discerning palette. She has played leading roles in the Broadway national tours of
Madam Ambassador upholds African Fashions from Liberia
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| Fashion Ambassador of Liberia: Kimma Wreh |
Throughout the developed world, African nationals are racing to build sustainable marketplaces for independent designers of Afro-centric inspired fashions. Numerous African inspired Fashion Week events have em
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Microsoft launches fund to improve access to affordable Internet in underserved markets
Selected companies will receive cash awards along with free technology and mentorship from Microsoft to scale solutions that help close the digital divide; applica
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Black Businessmen Are Open to the Republican Party
I am sick and tired of Republicans constantly telling me that they “can’t find Black Republicans” to hire for their presidential campaigns or they “don’t know where to find Black entrepreneurs to engage with.” Well, you find them t |
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Join Silicon Valley Companies for 3rd Annual HBCU Innovation Summit: Nov. 18-21
UNCF's annual conference aims to empower future African American innovators. Nearly 65 students from 21 historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUS) will visit eBay, Intuit, Pandora, Pinterest, Oracle, Square, Twilio, Yelp and Uber.
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Jesse Jackson: Missouri students, athletes teach lesson in nonviolent change
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November 17, 2015
Paul Robeson. Muhammad Ali. Bill Russell. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Jim Brown. Curt Flood. Hank Aaron. The “Black 14” at the University of Wyoming. The St. Louis Rams. Michael Sam. Tommy Smith and John Carlos, black-gl
Project 21 Black Conservatives statement on University of Missouri Resignation: "The purveyors of Political Correctness have won again. It's a shallow victory..."
Project 21's Stacy Washington and Horace Cooper have issued statements addressing the resignation of University of Missouri President Tim
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