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Magic Johnson’s Multi-Million Dollar Aspire Network Projected To See Great Success
Johnson’s network, which launched on Wednesday, is currently available in about 7 million homes and in 16 of the top 25 African-American markets.
Why Women Should Celebrate the Affordable Care Act Ruling
The Supreme Court upheld the Obama administration’s affordable care act. Here’s why it matters.
Staying On Her Grind: Relationship Expert Tionna Smalls On Her Business Success
She acknowledges that although her book was the move that launched it all, her role on Chili’s show made the difference.
Shackles on Sneakers? Lessons Your Business Can Learn From Adidas’ Mistake
How Adidas social mishap can be your learning lesson.
Ever Wanted To Get Into The Beauty Supply Business? Conference To Support Black Entrepreneurs
The Beauty Supply Store Conference will assist black-owned beauty supply store owners conduct better business.
Why African American Targeted Media Companies are #IntheBlack
For too long, advertisers have ignored the tremendous buying power of the African American community. But now black media is standing up for their consumers. According to African Business Review, Viacom owned BET, has joined with HuffPost BlackVoices, Black Enterprise, Burrell Communications, Cable Advertising Bureau, Essence Communications, GlobalHue, Inner City Broadcasting Corporation, KJLH Radio, Johnson [...]
Trying to Pay Off Student Loan Debt? Here’s How
If you need you’re a recent grad with student loan debt to pay off, don’t consolidate. Look for student loan forgiveness programs.
Is The Government Encouraging Food Stamps? SNAP Spends Millions on Publicity Campaign
The government is running radio spots to encourage participation in its food stamps program.
Entrepreneurship Program Connects Women From Across Africa
This year, the State Department’s African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) brought almost 50 women from 37 nations together in Washington DC. According to Atlanta Black Star, while they may have come from different backgrounds and spoke different languages, their common interest in improving their communities will hopefully spark meaningful business connections. The AWEP program was [...]
After 8 Years, TV One Embraces A Makeover
It’s been eight years since TV One’s initial launch, and now the channel is reinventing its style and programming to line up with its new tagline “Where Black Life Unfolds.” ”There’s no time better than now to really state our claim and to give the brand a true identity,” Kenetta Bailey, the executive VP and chief [...]

