career development How to get noticed by recruiters You know you're popping when you're getting calls left to right for jobs that you didn't apply for. If you're like me,
for founders 6 tips on success we learned from Rihanna When you think of the term “serial entrepreneur” or “mogul,” Rihanna should come to mind. Outside of making a name for herself in the music industry, the Grammy award-winning star
for founders The Richest Self-Made Black Billionaire Men In American History For centuries, the racial disadvantage in wealth, education, and employment have all impacted Black men and their families for generations. Despite the world trying to dismantle every ounce of pride
career development 4 reasons why taking a pay cut isn't as bad as it sounds When you are looking for a job, there are several factors you need to consider besides the salary. Some of the things you want to look at is your future,
for founders Allicia Washington-White on how writing can reduce stress and manage emotions I remember as a kid the joy that I would get from writing in my diary. Every day I would comfortably confess my feelings and struggles in my diary because
for founders These founders are creating a platform for remote learning It's not a secret that people from underserved areas receive fewer opportunities and access to equal education than their counterparts. What if education and access to learning were
for founders 8 reasons why your startup needs a LinkedIn page LinkedIn hasover 575+ million users [https://news.linkedin.com/about-us#statistics], with more than260 million active users [https://hootsuite.com/pages/digital-in-2018] accessing the social platform on a monthly basis.
for founders This tech startup is the 'Groupon' for Black-owned businesses Black Millennials are among the fastest growing group of new entrepreneurs, but statistics show that Black-owned companies have higher failure rates than others. Danielle McGee, a Chicago native and tech
founder profiles This millennial attorney launched a tech startup for happy hours It’s not uncommon to see me speeding down the highway so I can indulge in half-priced flatbreads, hot wings, lychee martinis, and margaritas. I don’t know about you,
pitch perfect Sheena Allen on how building relationships helped her raise money It’s crazy how life works. You never know how the people you encounter each day will impact your life. For this reason and many more is why it’s
for founders 14 Black woman founders that were dripping #BlackGirlMagic at SXSW I went to SXSW [https://www.sxsw.com/] just two months after quitting my 9-5 and leaping into entrepreneurship. Upon going to the conference as a new entrepreneur, I was
pitch perfect Mandela SH Dixon on why *this* is your most important pitch Black millennials are among the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs, and every day we have new ideas that have the potential to disrupt the world. Unfortunately, for some of us,
founder profiles How Krystle Coleman went from Slip‐N‐Slide Records to PR maven In the fast-paced world of public relations (PR), it’s hard to stand out and snag the attention of high-profile clients. Just think about it, there is literally a new
job search Tim Salau shares how he landed a job at Microsoft with LinkedIn Tim Salau went from being an intern and recent grad to working for one of the coolest (and most influential) tech companies… and it was all because of LinkedIn. So
black entrepreneurs Why SXSW Matters For Black Entrepreneurs This past March I had the opportunity to attend the Interactive Festival at SXSW [https://www.sxsw.com/] and it was truly an incredible experience. I met inspiring leaders in
leadership Here's why every entrepreneur & professional should have a mentor As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to get excited and start running your business solely off of your own knowledge, without seeking the input from others. However, the gag is
black millennials PR maven Jordan Hora shares why "faking it till you make it" doesn't work In the age of social media and FOMO (fear of missing out), it’s tempting to stunt a little and want to rush your career journey. But who can blame
career development This founder is building a platform for underrepresented lawyers Have you ever felt like you need to conform to a stereotype to fit in? I have. I remember the first time I felt this way. I had just I
job search Here is how you can take your next job interview to the next level After applying to job after job, you’ve finally received an invite to interview. Now, it’s time to prepare so that you can get your dream job. Besides practicing
job search Think you're getting fired? Do these 4 things immediately Have you ever gotten fired and was completely caught of guard by it? While sometimes being fired may come off as unexpected, others may not because of the countless red
black millennials 5 signs you're about to get fired According to recent research [https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/jolts.pdf], roughly 5.5 million people were either laid off, fired, or discharged from their jobs in 2018.
founder profiles How this chemist is using fashion to inspire young Black girls Starting a clothing and jewelry brand can be intimidating, especially since there are over 1 million clothing and jewelry brands in the United States. However despite the naysayers telling her
career development So your boss denied your raise—now what? As a boss that has managed a large team for some time now, I’ve learned that people always want more money – but duh, of course, who can blame them?
founder profiles This navy vet went from petty officer to tech startup founder in less than 2 years Sometimes in life we wonder why God has placed us in certain situations, working with certain companies and people, and later through new experiences we see His divine plan for
for founders 14 millennial entrepreneurs and influencers share how they gain and maintain momentum For many of us, our past has brought along new opportunities, a few setbacks, and many lessons learned. As a result, we are all hoping to make the absolute most