The Roots have been at it for more than 20 years and are still able  to move crowds and gain the support of their hometown of Philadelphia. This  weekend, they headlined their annual picnic, in its sixth year, where  they brought out an eclectic mix of artists and bands including Trinidad  James, Solange, Macklemoore and…

We have good news for you. You can have a cool career and make a    good living. No need to choose between loving your job and paying your    mortgage. The following profile, part of the BlackEnterprise.com Cool Jobs series, offers a peek into the nuts and bolts, perks and salaries behind enjoyable careers. Unless you…

“Criminal Minds” actor Shemar Moore is using Kickstarter to enlist financial support for his new film project, “The Bounce Back”.  The goal is to raise $1.5 million of the film’s $3 million budget through the site, with the film’s producer/star committing to personally match the total amount raised on the popular fundraising platform. “The Bounce Back” is a heartfelt romantic comedy…

How do you handle a situation where the one you love asks for a loan to fund a business? Great question, but the answer may not be so simple. In a situation like this, it’s important for you to clearly differentiate your emotional feelings from the business concept and loan request. Unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily…

These days it’s hard to know which hair care product to choose, given how oversaturated the market has become. And now, with the natural hair movement in full swing, the competition is becoming increasingly fierce. Enter Doris Hair Care New York, a small but steadily growing mom-and-pop-style business that began as humbly as now nationally…

Words by Amber McKynzie Lil Wayne first entered the music scene at 11 years old as just another kid in New Orleans who wanted to rap; now, nearly 20 years later, he’s one of the biggest names in hip-hop. He’s lived the “dream.” But while the money, women, cars, chains and any other stereotypical cultural…