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When news broke that Don Cornelius, the iconic founder of Soul Train, committed suicide on Feb. 1, the nation reacted with shock and an outpouring of grief. Spontaneous Soul Train Lines broke out in New York’s Times Square and condolences flooded social media platforms as his legacy was celebrated. Still, the manner in which Cornelius died is a painful reminder that despite public perception being the opposite, suicide is a mental health issue that is pertinent to the African American community.

“The discussion of Don Cornelius is an opportunity to talk about suicide in the Black community and access to mental health services,” says Sean Joe, the Associate Professor of Social Work and Associate Director of the Program for Research of Black Americans at the University of Michigan.

Read how suicide is affecting the African American community at Black Enterprise.com.

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While blacks might not always have the best representation on the runways, they are definitely making moves in the fashion industry.

Black Enterprise interviewed everyone from photographers, to models to designers about how they got to the industry, advice they picked up along the way and how they do what they do.

Check them out at Black Enterprise.com.

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Every year Black Enterprise encourages and support Black women through their annual Women of Power Summit. While that would be enough, the also honor women of the past with their Legacy Award. The woman pictured above is Jocelyn Elders.

Elders served as the United States Surgeon General from 1993 to 1994 until she was fired behind controversy about some of her views.

You can see what other women Black Enterprise has honored, here.

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Yandy said if there’s a check to be had she’s there, and apparently Black Enterprise has one for her. The “Love and Hip Hop” star and former manager of Jim Jones’ business savvy has landed her a gig as a contributing celebrity blogger for the publication’s website.

Last year, Yandy was featured in an article, “Young Boss Moves: 5 Success Tips from Love & Hip Hop’s Yandy Smith,” and the response was so strong that Black Enterprise decided to bring her on full time. Her blog will feature advice for entrepreneurs and her thoughts on building and maintaining successful careers. Yandy commented on her new role saying:

“I’m a huge fan of Black Enterprise and I respect what they do. I’m very excited and honored to have this opportunity to offer my expertise.”

In addition to this gig, Yandy continues to manage entertainment talent as well as her lifestyle brand, Everything Girls Love. Yandy’s relationship with Jim may have gone sour once she got too personal, but overall, she seems to be a woman about her business. Like she said, at the end of the day, it’s about a check.

What do you think about Yandy’s new job? Would you take business advice from her?

Brande Victorian is a blogger and culture writer in New York City. Follower her on Twitter at @be_vic.

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Black Enterprise is pulling out all of the stops for this year’s Women of Power Summit. In addition to a host of seminars, networking events and other extracurricular activities, Star Jones will be conducting an interview with Senior White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett.

The two will discuss the role black women have the potential to play in the 2012 elections.

Get more information on this and other events during the Summit at Black Enterprise.com.

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There’s nothing like being inspired by other black women who are making moves in their perspective careers If you want a chance to network with this women, you should strongly consider attending Black Enterprise’s “Women of Power Summit.”

The summit will take place on February 15-18 in Grande Lakes Orlando, Florida at the Ritz-Carlton.

If you register for the summit by January 31, you can save $300.

Get more information about the summit at Black Enterprise.com and stay tuned to Madame Noire as we will continue to post updates and exciting news about the summit.

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By now, we all know that Michael Ealy is a sight to behold. But the brother is also pretty smart. Being that he’s in the upcoming romantic comedy, “Think Like a Man,” the actor shared his thoughts on the nature of love.

You’re interested, right?

See what Ealy had to say about love and the film at Black Enterprise.com.

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Magazines, blogs and websites have been known to pay a pretty penny to get the first, exclusive pictures of a celebrity’s newborn. But more often than not, these publications aren’t chasing after celebrity babies of color.

With the arrival of  Beyonce and Jay-Z’ bundle, all of that is about the change. But before Ms. Blue gets her first spread, check out the brown babies who paved the way for her at Black Enterprise.com. 

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Angela Davis is the latest person to be interviewed on Black Enterprise’s “Our World” series. The activist and now professor Davis talks about her life, her journey and people’s perception of her. You can watch a clip of the interview here.

Get more information on the interview and see when you can watch at Black Enterprise.com.

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It would be a shame to spend your life toiling away at a job that doesn’t align with your purpose in life.

If you’re looking to make a change in careers, to do something you’d actually enjoy, head over to Black Enterprise.com for their eight part series on the steps you need to take to find your purpose, if you haven’t already, and land a job that complements it.

Check the first principle, Using your dashboard at Black Enterprise.com.