In just a few days, the movie “42,” which focuses on the life of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson and his struggles as the first black player in Major League Baseball, will be released nationwide. Many young baseball fans, who are into the game, don’t know much about Robinson and aside from the Internet this…

When filmmaker Shola Lynch appeared in the December 2006 issue of Black Enterprise, her Angela Davis documentary, Free Angela & All Political Prisoners , then in the works, only warranted a one-sentence mention at the very end of the article. Fast forward to the present, and Free Angela—which has been eight years in the making—seems…

The written word isn’t dead yet. To the contrary, it’s more alive than it’s ever been before thanks to Tirrell Payton and Bruce Hopkins, founders of BT Software and Research. The duo launched Kaliki Audio Newstand , a spoken word platform that allows consumers to access their favorite written content on-demand, anytime — in-car, online…

When Harlem mother Karen Braithwaite went hunting for party supplies for the “Black Barbie” theme party her daughter wanted for her 5th birthday, she couldn’t find anything . Although Mattel offers diverse Barbie dolls, she couldn’t find the cups, tablecloths, napkins, banners and decorations she needed for her daughter’s party. Photo Credit: Andrew Tolson Read…

It was a day many couples dream of for Mignon R. Moore, 42, and Elaine Harley, 43, who exchanged wedding vows at a beachside ceremony in Los Cabos, Mexico, in 2012. The native New Yorkers marked their 10-year relationship by obtaining a marriage license from the state. Unfortunately, they are not receiving all the benefits…

There’s a debate going on in sports business circles: Is Mark Cuban serious about drafting Brittney Griner? The answer is yes. This is explained rather easily. Cuban is first a businessman. This means he takes risks, understands the importance of standing out from the status quo, and likes making money more than he likes money…

Amy Cuddy , associate professor at Harvard Business School, unearthed some astonishing research on how you can use body language to increase your power and presence as a young, savvy business leader. Whether you like it or not, your nonverbal actions and presence tell people what to think about you. These cues help your coworkers…

As we approach the end of the week, I’d like you to take time and discuss “Is Commitment a Lost Art?” with your co-workers and friends to get their thoughts. The majority of people in our society desire to be in healthy, successful and prosperous relationships. Unfortunately, many of them are unprepared for the twists…

Serial tech entrepreneur Hank Williams announced yesterday his newest venture, Platform , a not-for-profit organization he founded with the Tides Center and several unnamed technologists, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists who are dedicated to increasing the participation and success of underrepresented minorities in the innovation economy. The launch event was hosted at the home of celebrated business…

Certified personal and executive coach Valorie Burton knows a thing or two about getting beyond fears and perceived challenges to attain the happiness and success every woman deserves. The founder of The CaPP Institute , a firm that provides practical training and personal development services, has written seven books on the subject and successfully coached…