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Tackling Obama’s Domestic Agenda—Round Two
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 17:50 in News, Politics News, Women of Power Articles | viewed 241 times | 0 Comments
Whether the issue is related to unemployment, education or healthcare, Melody Barnes represents one of President Obama's fiercest fighters for his domestic agenda. Black Enterprise Editor-in-Chief Derek T. Dingle conducted a one-on-one interview with her on the administration’s plans for... (Continue reading)
CDFI Small Business Lending Program Finally a Go
The Treasury department announced last week that it will provide up to $1 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program Funds to spur lending by Community Development Financial Institutions to businesses in the areas hardest hit by the economy.... (Continue reading)
Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.7%
Written on 5 Feb, 2010 at 15:39 in News | viewed 98 times | 0 Comments
The Department of Labor reported today that in January, the U.S. unemployment rate decreased from 10.0% to 9.7%, and a survey of households shows that employment fell by 20,000 jobs. ... (Continue reading)
Organizations Continue Fight for HIV Prevention
Written on 5 Feb, 2010 at 10:50 in Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, News | viewed 204 times | 1 Comment
When five organizations came together to start NBHAAD in 1999, the goal was to educate people about behavior that increases the risk for HIV infection. Today, the rate of infection among blacks has remained stable, but the fight for prevention... (Continue reading)
Mission to Beijing: From Dialogue To Partnership
More than 40 of black America’s best and brightest joined the National Urban League on a global mission to plant the seed for what we hope will become a long-term, fruitful relationship with China and African-American communities and businesses. We... (Continue reading)
Auto Dealers Expedite Repairs After Toyota Recall
Last week Toyota announced the recall of some of its most popular vehicles. The recall, however, may not turn out to be a disaster for BE100s dealers.... (Continue reading)
SBA Works to Strengthen Its 8(a) Program
The Small Business Administration has conducted a comprehensive review of its 8(a) program and will announce regulation changes this summer. ... (Continue reading)
Mission to Beijing: Seeking Equal Opportunity in China
The National Urban League's 40 plus member delegation has embarked on a historic cultural and trade mission to China to begin a dialogue of mutual interests and potential opportunities to bring Chinese investment to African-American communities. NUL CEO Marc Morial... (Continue reading)
A Path to Recovery for Black America
Under the banner, “20/20 Vision: A Look Ahead at Black America in the Next Economic Boom,” the event brought together business leaders, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs to discuss issues vital to the future of African Americans and the nation... (Continue reading)
In Pictures: A Vision for the Economy
As President Barack Obama embarked on the first of a series of trips he will make on his listening tour of America to promote job creation and growth, Black Enterprise hosted a Walmart-sponsored forum- “20/20 Vision: A Look Ahead at... (Continue reading)
