Frank's Articles
Recognizing Diversity at AdColor Awards
The Bottom Line: A new black judge, tech entrepreneurs, Hootie's and Badu's career changes and more.
Black Companies Among Fastest Growing
The Bottom Line: Several make the Inc. list of surging companies, Inner City on the ropes and more business news.
NIH Bias No Surprise to Black Scientists
From The Bottom Line: Reaction to research disparity, plus cool condoms, new Chicago biz mag and other business news.
4,000 Show Up for Black Caucus Jobs Event
From The Bottom Line: This story and more in The Root's new roundup of news about business.
Remembering Black Advertising Pioneer Herb Kemp
The former president of UniWorld Group, who died this week at age 69, believed that respect for black consumers was an important way to win their loyalty.
Blacks and Hispanics More Optimistic Than Whites About the Economy
A nationwide survey shows that blacks are more hopeful about the future despite being hit hard by the downturn.
Black Businesses Grew at 3 Times the National Rate
A lack of capital and connections still hampers success for African-American entrepreneurs.
Top U.S. Collegiate Soccer Players Named
Darlington Nagbe of Akron and Christen Press of Stanford reflect the growing visibility of black athletes in U.S. soccer.
Spelman College Students Win National Mobile App Competition
If President Obama is looking to keep America competitive, he could learn from the science and technology program for women at this historically black institution.
$1.5 Billion for Wealthy Arkansas Farmers; Nothing for Black Farmers
Apparently, the votes of white farmers in a key state trump the USDA's settlement of long-standing discrimination complaints -- especially in an election year.
