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On Inclusion, Transparency, and Corruption

Written on 31 Dec, 2008 at 12:51 in White House News | viewed Viewed 719 times times | 1 Comment
On Inclusion, Transparency, and Corruption

Valerie Jarrett, co-chairwoman of President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team and assistant to the president for intergovernmental relations and public liaison, took a moment to talk with BlackEnterprise.com about how the transition is faring and how she personally plans to execute... (Continue reading)

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Goodbye Credit Card Rate Hikes?

Written on 31 Dec, 2008 at 11:15 in Blogs | viewed Viewed 1,035 times times | 3 Comments
Goodbye Credit Card Rate Hikes?

For many of us, credit cards have been a saving grace in times of need and a devilish temptress in times of greed. But a decreasing line of credit, soaring interest rates and random fees can make pulling out the... (Continue reading)

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Blagojevich Names Obama’s Senate Replacement

Written on 30 Dec, 2008 at 16:18 in White House News | viewed Viewed 422 times times | 2 Comments
Blagojevich Names Obama's Senate Replacement

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich picked former state Attorney General Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack Obama’s vacated Senate seat. Blagojevich announced the appointment at a news conference today.... (Continue reading)

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Report: Disparities in Higher Education for Blacks

Written on 30 Dec, 2008 at 10:55 in Consumer Affairs | viewed Viewed 1,459 times times | 4 Comments
Report: Disparities in Higher Education for Blacks

As the U.S. government works to overhaul the nation’s financial system and contemplates bailing out its top automakers, a recent independent study highlights what it calls “the uneven distribution of higher education opportunity and achievement in the United States,” suggesting... (Continue reading)

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Stork Vision Delivers New Opportunities

Written on 30 Dec, 2008 at 10:16 in Franchise | viewed Viewed 1,670 times times | 0 Comments
Stork Vision Delivers New Opportunities

Oftentimes advances in technology will spawn new franchise concepts. In the case of Stork Vision, a high-tech ultrasound prenatal imaging center, the franchisors added a new twist to an old technology. Instead of simple one-dimensional images, Stork Vision provides multi-dimensional,... (Continue reading)

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The Costs of Cancer: Part Two

Written on 29 Dec, 2008 at 16:53 in Health & Wellness | viewed Viewed 523 times times | 2 Comments
The Costs of Cancer: Part Two

There are several theories that explain why blacks have higher mortality rates from cancer. They range from lack of adequate healthcare to distrust of the medical community. Lack of insurance is certainly a problem. Almost 20% of African Americans, compared with... (Continue reading)

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Scam Artists Adapt to Economic Crisis

Written on 29 Dec, 2008 at 14:40 in Consumer Affairs | viewed Viewed 513 times times | 0 Comments
Scam Artists Adapt to Economic Crisis

While scams are always a concern of law enforcement, experts are warning that the tough economic climate may lead even more people than usual to fall victim to the sweet-sounding promises of scam artists. “In tough times people are likely... (Continue reading)

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What Does Diversity Mean for Employees?

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 11:10 in Diversity | viewed Viewed 2,363 times times | 4 Comments
What Does Diversity Mean for Employees?

Despite the claims by many companies that diversity is a priority, few companies have a clear definition of what diversity means. ... (Continue reading)

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What You Should Know Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 11:10 in Credit & Debt | viewed Viewed 1,925 times times | 2 Comments
What You Should Know Before Filing for Bankruptcy

It was the daily flood of phone calls that finally did it. They became so overwhelming that Sabrina Young stopped answering her phone and resolved to give out her phone number to family, friends, and a few chosen others. As... (Continue reading)

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The Most Intriguing People in Business

Written on 25 Dec, 2008 at 12:06 in Business | viewed Viewed 2,145 times times | 2 Comments
The Most Intriguing People in Business

These individuals regularly wrestle with the status quo and manage challenges through a uniquely creative prism. Not only do they do great work but their ability enhances, encourages, transforms, and reinvigorates the playing field. In music, sports, publishing, politics, and... (Continue reading)

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