Crime has consistently been a major challenge for decades in New York City and other urban communities around the world, with young men of color being disproportionate victims as well as offenders. Reports prevail of young black men being more likely to be at the wrong end of a homicide than their white counterparts, especially…

“Your network is your net worth.” It’s probably one of the most popular phrases of the social media era. The concept, which spread like wildfire, and is even the title of a book by marketing expert Porter Gale, has over the years manifested into a number of Internet platforms like TweetReach, Klout , and other…

With the rise in tech careers growing at a rapid rate, there is a noticeable, urgent need for inclusion in the wide-ranging digital industry, particularly for black women. For years the black female faces and voices were virtually nonexistent in the digital discussion, but now that is quickly changing as more minorities are becoming trailblazers…

Age ain’t nothin’ but a number. That classic line from an Aaliyah hit proves true in life even today. Sometimes major accomplishments come at a young age and sometimes they come during more seasoned years, proving it’s never too late—or too early—to make major boss moves. Check out six celebs who didn’t let age hinder…

We all love social media. It has become as much a part of daily life as bathing or brushing our teeth. I’m a big Twitter fanatic and find it to be the best platform to  connect with readers, share content and promote positivity for  professionals getting through their work day. It’s quick, short and  concise,…

This month, BlackEnterprise.com presents Month of the Man,  where we bring you career features tailored for male leaders of  color all over the world. Leonard E. Burnett Jr., co-CEO and group publisher at Uptown Media Group and VIBE Lifestyle Network, did what many innovators do: He spotted a void in the market and decided to…

As part of our special Month of the Man features, BlackEnterprise.com caught up with Tiwa Works, consummate entrepreneur and president at Atlanta Greek Picnic Inc. On the heels of Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend , one of the largest U.S. gatherings of black fraternity and sorority members, Works discussed how an idea turned into a profitable…