Black Enterprise articles from June 2003

Black Enterprise archives from June 2003

B.E. radio. (Web Features).(Black Enterprise)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The best Of BLACK ENTERPRISE can now be heard daily on The Black Enterprise Business Report. Like the magazine, it not only provides stock market updates but also valuable lifestyle information. The report airs three times a day, five days a...

B.E. 100s spotlight. (Web Features).(Black Enterprise)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... As BLACK ENTERPRISE unveils the 2003 BE 100s lists, ranking the largest African American-owned businesses in the United States, we recognize that these companies have used the strategies necessary to survive in a rocky economy. Visit the...

Franchise finder. (Web Tools).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Want to become an entrepreneur but don't know where to start? Use our FREE Franchise Finder[TM], your ultimate business start-up resource, to locale franchise and business opportunities. Select franchises that interest you based on the category...

Resource line. (Web columns).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Whatever your professional or entrepreneurial needs, you can find advice at blackenterprise.com. Interactive Media Editor Lewis' column provides useful resources for business owners, corporate executives, and budding investors, lewisl@...

Maximize your money. (Web columns).
June 1, 2003... Choosing stocks that are primed to rebound is key to rebuilding your portfolio. Personal Finance Editor Scott will review a few of his picks, as well as give insight on investment strategies and market trends.

Free Microsoft Money 2003. (Web Tools).
June 1, 2003... ShareBuilder and blackenterprise.com are offering investors a unique and innovative way to invest online through automatic, recurring, dollar-based investments. With this limited time offer, we'll send you a free copy of Microsoft Money...

Faith and family. (Publisher's Page).
June 1, 2003... What do you do when you've given your all, and it seems like you can't make it through?... After you've done all you can, you just stand.--Donnie McClurkin A tough economy. Joblessness. War. Market instability. Epidemics. Betrayals of the...

About this issue.
June 1, 2003... For the BE 100s operating in today's business environment could be summed up in one word brutal. Companies, ranging from industrial/service firms to asset managers, have been bumped, battered, and bruised as competitors sliced and diced market...

Swish! (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... WHEN I HEARD THAT FORMER BLACK ENTERTAINMENT Television (BET) owner Robert Johnson had acquired a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise, while watching an NBA game one day, I was so excited that I could not contain myself! A few weeks...

An M.B.A.'s worth. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... THE GARBAGE CAN MAY BE RIGHT WHERE my M.B.A. in finance ends up ["What Is Your M.B.A. Worth?" March 2003]. After leaving a successful career as a manager at a Fortune 200 company to pursue a teaching fellowship in New York City, I'm back in San...

Shining examples. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... I WANTED TO COMMEND YOU ON SHOWCASING the incredible work that the Youth Development and Research Fund (YDBF) is doing in the field of youth development ["Youth Movement," Enterprise, March 2003]. As executive director of the Detroit Youth...

No love for Bob? (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... IN YOUR PUBLISHER'S PAGE EDITORIAL, you praise Black Entertainment Television (BET) founder and billionaire Robert Johnson for negotiating the purchase of the National Basketball Association's new franchise in Charlotte, North Carolina,...

A source of hope. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... AFTER READING THE ARTICLE ON THE Youth Development & Research Fund ["Youth Movement" Enterprise, March 2003], I was encouraged to see the acknowledgement given to a hip-hop culture-based company, which has given hope to the children of our...

Encouraging. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... IN THE FEBRUARY 2003 ISSUE OF YOUR magazine, two articles, both featuring visual artists, touched me personally: your Career At A Glance item on Kyle S. Lane ["Connecting The Dots," Powerplay] and your profile of James C. Best ["Is Your Career...

Living our dreams. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... GOD HAS REALLY BEEN SPEAKING TO ME lately. I was in my local drug store passing the magazine rack, [and] He spoke to me [by guiding me to] your [February 2003] issue: "Live Your Dreams." I hear you, Lord! Yes, I do. I bought the issue, and I...

Real-world prep. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... I READ WITH GREAT INTEREST HOLLY Aguirre's article on Syracuse University's Independent Study M.B.A. ["Head Of The Class," Techwatch, December 2002]. As a graduate of the program in 1988, I can attest to both the rigor of the curricula and the...

Ima[gene]ation. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... THE TECHWATCH ARTICLE ON GENES AND computers ["It's In The Genes," November 2002] was much more than interesting. I think the possibilities from such a combination are endless. Araar Keiller Washington, D.C. ...

Corrections.
June 1, 2003... The opening sentence of the Facts & Figures item in the April 2003 issue of BE ("Stock Market Forecast," Newspoints) incorrectly states that new home sales surged to "a record $1.1 million in December" The 1.1 million in growth represents the...

Moseley Braun & Sharpton eye presidential nominations; funding is likely to be a big challenge for both campaigns. (Washington Report).(Al Sharpton, Carol Moseley Braun)
June 1, 2003... Nine candidates are preparing campaigns to win the Democratic presidential nomination and challenge President George W. Bush for the White House in 2004, and for the first time, two black candidates--the Rev. Al Sharpton and Carol Moseley...

The federal budget battle: buy now-pay later proposals too costly for African Americans, says economist. (The Economy & You).
June 1, 2003... African Americans, haunted by double-digit unemployment rates and federal deficits to cover policy makers with excuses for not funding programs, now face another threat: a "buy now, pay later" federal budget that mortgages the future and...

Michael Lee-Chin, founder of Canadian mutual fund company AIC Ltd., and attorney Johnnie Cochran have co-founded a sporting and entertainment client agency designed to negotiate performance contracts. (Newsbytes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... Michael Lee-Chin (pictured above), founder of Canadian mutual fund company AIC Ltd., and attorney Johnnie Cochran have co-founded a sporting and entertainment client agency designed to negotiate performance contracts. The new body will also...

Tuskegee University announced that it received a $2 million pledge from Procter & Gamble for its Legacy Campaign. (Newsbytes).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Tuskegee University announced that it received a $2 million pledge from Procter & Gamble for its Legacy Campaign. The funds are earmarked for construction of the $11 million, 45,000-square-foot facility to house the university's College of...

Former New York State Comptroller and gubernatorial candidate H. Carl McCall was named vice chairman and managing director for Health-Point L.L.C. in New York City. (Newsbytes).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003... Former New York State Comptroller and gubernatorial candidate H. Carl McCall was named vice chairman and managing director for Health-Point L.L.C. in New York City, a financial services firm that focuses exclusively on the orthopedics device...

Up, up, and away: African American women business owners on the rise, continue to soar to the top of the BE 100s. (Facts & Figures).
June 1, 2003... Madame C.J. Walker, file daughter of slaves, became the first widely reported self-made African American millionaire in the 20th century, making her fortune through hair care products for African Americans. Media mogul Oprah Winfrey, CEO of...

Investing during turbulent times: what type of investment strategy should you adopt while the country is rebuilding Iraq? (One For Your Money).
June 1, 2003... Now that the United States and Iraq have finished their war, what's an investor to do? Some investors jumped back into the market big when President George W. Bush launched Operation Iraqi Freedom on March 19. The market surged the next few...

Ripe for a recovery: F. Douglass Lewis Jr. of FDL Financial Services looks to forecast trends that will lead the economic rebound. (Private Screening).
June 1, 2003... F. Douglass Lewis Jr., president of Washington, D.C.-based FDL Financial Services, is focused on U.S. companies that are breaking trends and making sound decisions in the face of international unrest and a global economic downturn. Lewis has...

Still searching for bargains: Howard Morris' focus on value couldn't fend off the bear market. (Stock Update).
June 1, 2003... Conventional wisdom dictates that investors should buy low and sell high. As the co-chief investment officer for Lake-front Capital Investors in Dearborn, Michigan, Howard Morris earnestly sticks to that philosophy, employing a "play-it-safe"...

The trouble with fees: how can you protect your portfolio from the rising cost of mutual funds? (Mutual Fund Focus).
June 1, 2003... As the stock market continues to spiral downward and investor losses mount, mutual fund fees have found a way to continue to rise. So much so that Financial Services Committee Chairman Michael G. Oxley and Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman...

Retirement vs. property? (Ask B.E.).
June 1, 2003... Q I have a retirement account through a government job that I started five years ago. There is not a lot of money in [the account]. Should I keep it or use it to buy rental property? --M. Trice Nashville, Tennessee A Since you believe...

The power of networking: this entrepreneur made the right connections to grow her firm. (Making It).(Vaneese Johnson)
June 1, 2003... If the devil makes work for idle hands, Vaneese Johnson wants everyone to work part time, full time, and even overtime if need be. Johnson's On the Move Staffing Services L.L.C. is a San Francisco-based, full-service employment staffing firm...

In case of emergency: entrepreneurs should be prepared when disaster strikes. (Management Advice).
June 1, 2003... It doesn't take a natural disaster or terrorism to bring a business to its knees. The culprit can be as common as a fire, theft, or a computer virus. That was the case for one of Al McGinty's clients. McGinty, a security advisor for the...

A joint venture: husband-and-wife team builds thriving printing business. (Making It).(BNE Fine Printing)
June 1, 2003... Bob Nicholas, Houston's first African American anchorperson, spent 30 years reporting the news. But now, with his three-year-old company BNE Fine Printing, Nicholas is making the news. Launched in October 1999, BNE Fine Printing is a...

Compromising position. (Savvy Solutions).
June 1, 2003... Q I am interested in opening a janitorial company part time while working full time. Would you recommend opening a franchise or starting on my own? I thought about the franchise but was scared I would owe them forever. --C. Yerby Via the...

Let the (Web) music play: despite growing audience, fledgling Internet radio stations have a tough, uphill battle. (Black Digerati).
June 1, 2003... Two years ago, when Neil Blake started an Internet radio Website out of the basement of his home in Massapequa, New York, he counted just one other listener. But since then Blakeradio.com has attracted music lovers across the globe--from as far...

Quickbooks has the Midas touch. (B.E. Reviews).
June 1, 2003... If everything you touch turns to gold, you need a good counting house and a way to take financial charge of customers, vendors, employees, banking, tracking, and planning. QuickBooks Premier Edition 2003 is up to the job. The easy-to-use...

PictureShow and tell. (Check It Out).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... If you're looking for a creative way to show off those vacation photos, consider Ulead's DVD PictureShow2. The application lets you track and share digital images and combine them with music and videos to create a unique "show" that you can...

Risky business: is cyber insurance worth the cost to business? (Tech Issues).(network intrusion insurance)
June 1, 2003... Recent high-profile Internet attacks and security breaches have rekindled a debate over the value of yet another business cost--that of cyber insurance. Commonly referred to as network intrusion insurance, cyber insurance protects companies...

Wireless options. (Cyberwise).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Q I'm interested in a wireless solution for my small business, but I'm concerned about the cost. Is this a reliable option for me, and how much can I expect to spend? --J. Clark Via the Internet A When it comes to wireless, no one...

Animated tale: graphic artist brings characters to life. (Career At A Glance).(Lyndon Barrois)
June 1, 2003... AGE: 39 TITLE: Animator director/supervisor COMPANY: ESC Entertainment DUTIES: Scheduling production of shots, overseeing budgets, and hiring and directing animators SALARY: $40,000-$150,000 ...

Just checking in: how to effectively communicate with an executive recruiter. (Making Connections).
June 1, 2003... EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS PART 2 OF A SERIES Although you may be the one in need of a job, an executive search firm's first priority is to its client--your potential employer. An executive search firm is contracted with companies looking...

Choose smartly. (Since You Asked ...).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Q I am 33 and about to complete a B.S. degree in management information systems. I had hoped to pursue a J.D./M.B.A. degree, but after reading the March 2003 issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE, I'm not all that sure. I would like to find a better job,...

General Motors. (On The Move).
June 1, 2003... Chester N. Watson is the new general auditor for General Motors in Detroit. He is responsible for GM's worldwide internal audit staff, which monitors risk, compliance, and controls and consults with GM's business units on opportunities to...

Fifth Third Bank. (On The Move).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Dolores Sturdivant was recently promoted to vice president, business development group, Detroit market, for the Fifth Third Bank in Southfield, Michigan. She is responsible for managing a team of small business lenders, developing new customer...

Avon Products Inc. (On The Move).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Garth Warner is the regional vice president for Avon Products Inc. in Pasadena, California. He leads 125,000 independent sales representatives in 11 states and the territories of Guam and Saipan, Warner is a former regional sales director for...

Roy Lester Schneider Hospital. (On The Move).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Rodney E. Miller has been named CEO of Roy Lester Schneider Hospital, located in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Miller will oversee several initiatives that the hoard has in place to achieve its mission of being the health provider of choice...

California Board of Accountancy. (On The Move).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Clifton L. Johnson has been appointed to the California Board of Accountancy. He is the first African American to serve on the board, which is responsible for regulating the accounting profession for the state and currently regulates more than...

Convention calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2003... * 100 Black Men of America Inc. June 4-8 Las Vegas 404-688-5100 www.100blackmen.org * Black Coaches Association National Convention & Expo June 5-8 Indianapolis 317-829-5600 www.bcasports.org *...

Financial knowledge is freedom: sterling investment management is educating the financially challenged and disadvantaged. (Black Wealth Initiative).
June 1, 2003... MONEY IS NEVER JUST ABOUT MONEY. IF IT WAS, WE would all be rich. It's about how people approach money, their relationship with it, and for many people that relationship needs serious work, says Jacquette M. Timmons, president and CEO of...

Organizing a life together: Eric Worley and his fiancee, Kimberly Palmer, are crafting common financial goals for their future. (Family Finances).
June 1, 2003... WHEN A COUPLE SAYS "I DO" ON THEIR WEDDING DAY, it's not just two hearts that become one but also two household finances. In September. Eric E. Worley and his fiancee, Kimberly Palmer. will walk down the aisle, taking a major step in...

Have we lost Harlem? Harlem is renewing its reputation and its landscape, and is currently the hottest piece of real estate in New York City. But at what cost? (Special Report).
June 1, 2003... THE SCENERY IN HARLEM IS CHANGING. TAKE A stroll uptown and you'll find great shopping, yellow taxicabs, and white people. "You know what?" laughs Sylvia Stephens. "People used to work three jobs to get out of Harlem. Now they're working three...

Reinvention through innovation: despite the sluggish economy, a number of B.E. 100s companies are winning the battle for market share and profits by retooling their enterprises. (B.E. 100s Overview).
June 1, 2003... If there were a slogan to describe the attitude and activity permeating America's largest black-owned businesses, the tag would be "Rebuilt to Last." For the last few years that maxim has exemplified the spirit of the BE 100s--our ranking of...

Operating in rough waters: B.E. Industrial/Service 100 companies seek to grow earnings by battening down the hatches. (B.E. Industrial/Service Overview).
June 1, 2003... For the captains who helmed America's largest black-owned businesses, managing those businesses in 2002 was like navigating a vessel in an unmerciful storm. Their companies were rocked by crashing waves of hammering forces: a choppy economy,...

B.E. Industrial/Service 100.(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... THIS LAST CHIEF YEAR YEAR COMPANY LOCATION EXECUTIVE 1 1 CAMAC Houston, TX Kase L. Lawal 2 7 World Wide ...

The house always wins: Don Barden rolled the dice when he anted up millions for a Las Vegas casino. It turned out to be a sure bet. (B.E. Company Of The Year).(Barden Companies Inc.)
June 1, 2003... Sounds of electronic bells, buzzes, pings, and zaps fill the air as Don H. Barden strides along the Fitzgeralds' casino floor. The cacophony is music to his ears as he surveys his surroundings, packed with guests--something Barden likes to see....

Pumping the brakes: B.E. auto dealers used cost cutting and customer service to avoid being wrecked by a tough economy. (B.E. Auto Industry Overview).
June 1, 2003... Purring engines and showroom shine ignite a park in new car shoppers--but if potential buyers perceive the economy as stalled, they back away from the dealer's window, resigned to another year with the same old ride. Despite the economic...

B.E. auto dealer 100.
June 1, 2003... B.E. AUTO DEALER 100 THIS LAST YEAR YEAR COMPANY LOCATION 1 4 March/Hodge Hartford, Holding Co. L.L.C. CT 2 3 Martin Automotive Group Bowling...

Maximum overdrive: Boyland Auto Group increased revenues and profits through restructuring and a take-no-prisoners attitude. (B.E. Auto Dealer Of The Year).(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... Dorian S. Boyland is taking care of business as he bustles about his 29,000-square-foot Honda dealership. He's preparing for the grand opening of his Greenfield, Wisconsin-based location, although he opened its doors in July of 2001. This event...

A tale of four freshmen: the worst of times brings out the best in these B.E. 100s newcomers. (B.E. 100s Freshman Class).
June 1, 2003... It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity... Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities Indeed, 2002 was a...

It's all in Yum! Brands, serving delicious food and exciting careers.(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... African-Americans have changed the face of the quick service restaurant industry. From corporate executives and franchise partners, to in-store support, attracting and retaining African-American leadership and talent are essential ingredients...

Massacre on Madison Avenue: in the toughest year ever for advertising firms, African American agencies struggled to hold on to business and meet the bottom line. (B.E. Advertising Agencies Overview).
June 1, 2003... The Barbies were stacked high in local supermarkets last August. Little girls clamored around the display of Mattel and Nabisco's recent brainchild--a back-to-school doll based on one of the cookie maker's most popular brands. From a distance...

B.E. advertising agencies.
June 1, 2003... THIS LAST CHIEF YEAR YEAR COMPANY LOCATION EXECUTIVE 1 1 GlobalHue Southfield, Donald A. Coleman ...

United colors of GlobalHue: Don Coleman has positioned his agency to make a play on markets of every stripe and color. (B.E. Advertising Agency Of The Year).(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... On a blustery March afternoon Don Coleman, 51 sits behind his spacious desk in his Southfield, Michigan, headquarters and collects his thoughts. Meetings with creative teams, finance staff, and clients crowd today's agenda. The next few days...

The fight of their lives: B.E. financial services firms were locked in mortal combat with tough competitors and a bruising economy. (B.E. Financial Services Overview).
June 1, 2003... After taking blows from a sluggish economy and volatile financial markets. Ronald E. Blaylock uses a classic boxing match to sum up the past year. The chief executive of New York-based Blaylock & Partners (No. 1 on the BE INVESTMENT BANKS list...

B.E. banks.(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... B.E. BANKS THIS LAST YEAR YEAR COMPANY LOCATION 1 6 OneUnited Bank Boston, MA 2 1 Carver Federal Savings Bank New York, NY 3 2 Industrial Bank N.A. ...

B.E. insurance companies.
June 1, 2003... B.E. INSURANCE COMPANIES THIS LAST COMPANY/ CHIEF YEAR YEAR LOCATION EXECUTIVE 1 1 North Carolina Mutual Life Bert Collins Insurance Co. ...

B.E. investment banks.(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... B.E. INVESTMENT BANKS THIS LAST YEAR YEAR COMPANY LOCATION 1 2 Blaylock & Partners L.P. New York, NY 2 1 The Williams Capital ...

B.E. asset managers.(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... B.E. ASSET MANAGERS THIS LAST YEAR YEAR COMPANY LOCATION 1 1 Ariel Capital Management Inc. Chicago, IL 2 6 Earnest Partners Atlanta, GA 3 3 ...

B.E. private equity.(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... B.E. PRIVATE EQUITY THIS LAST COMPANY/ CHIEF YEAR YEAR LOCATION EXECUTIVE 1 2 Fairview Capital Partners Inc. JoAnn H. Price ...

Stand and deliver: Kevin Cohee turned OneUnited into the nation's largest black banking institution one acquisition at a time. And he's not finished yet. (B.E. Financial Company Of The Year).
June 1, 2003... When Kevin Cohee, chairman and CEO of OneUnited Bank, looks at One Lincoln Street in Boston's financial district, he sees his vision for the future of black-owned banks slowly coming into focus. The $370 million, 36-story, 1 million square foot...

Financial wake-up call: from advice on homeownership to unemployment, our economists offer strategies on how to secure your financial future. (B.E. Board Of Economists Report).
June 1, 2003... When Lori Porcher, 40, was laid off from her job as an account supervisor for an advertising firm just seven months after landing the position, it was a sharp financial blow to the Syracuse University graduate. But when her younger sister,...

Family album: these intimate snapshots illustrate the ties that bind at some of the nation's largest black businesses. (B.E. 100s Photo Essay).
June 1, 2003... Family business is American business, and it's no different for the BLACK ENTERPRISE 100s. The companies on our industrial/service, auto dealer, advertising, and financial companies lists are replete with CEOs who have tapped their siblings,...

The resurgence of black business in America. (Special Advertising Section).
June 1, 2003... Slowdown Is Creating New Opportunities The economy continues to splutter. Uncertainty prevails in the shadows of the Iraq war and no one can predict the stock market. But, surprisingly, these conditions appear to have created opportunities...

Sweet freedom: ex-convict Shakoor Watson overcame a heroin addiction to build a thriving bakery. (Guts & Glory).
June 1, 2003... When you step in Shakoor's Sweet Tooth, you're immediately conflicted. The cakes that line the glass showcase of this Brooklyn eatery seem to shimmer and call out to you, like so many gems in a jewelry store. And they are just as rich. Moist,...

Breaking free from the offender population. (Motivation).(Going Straight: An Ex-Convict/Psychologist Tells Why and How)(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... Shakoor Watson's story is an inspirational one. But do stories like Watson's represent a path to freedom for others? Dr. Paul Karsten Fauteck, the author of Going Straight: An Ex-Convict/Psychologist Tells Why and How (iUniverse.com; $23.95),...

Help a 'sista' out! (Help Yourself).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Q I am a 36-year-old divorced mother of two. I work full time and attend school part time. I really don't know what my calling is. I am [pursuing] a degree in business administration, but I don't know where I am going with it. Right now, I am a...

Hiring an attorney: prevent legal questions from becoming legal problems. (Buying Power).
June 1, 2003... In the past, Sophia Jones (not her real name), a former accounts manager in New York City, relied on attorneys to handle her divorce proceedings; help her file for bankruptcy; and, as a favor, write a letter to the neighborhood dry cleaner when...

For the golden years. (Ask Your Advocate).(long-term care insurance)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Q What can you tell me about long-term care insurance? I am in my late 30s, but I was told that as I financially plan for my retirement, I should consider insurance for my old age. --Via the Internet A That's pretty much what long-term...

It's your move: Mike Givan takes chess to new heights. (Personal Passions).
June 1, 2003... Mike Givan likes a challenge, whether it's work or sport. So it's only natural that his game of choice is chess, and that he would use his professional skills to heighten his enjoyment of the game--literally. Introduced to chess by his father,...

Collar this. (The Finer Things).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Enjoying a 300-year-old history, the Oxford collar's most fashionable period was during the 1930s and 1940s, when the collar was a staple for well-dressed men and Hollywood stars. The Robert Talbott revival offers two hand-tailored options: the...

In a knot. (The Finer Things).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... African American haberdashery design label Anthony T. New York fashions bow ties from silk woven in the mills of Como, Italy Hand sewn in the classic bat-wing shape at 2.25" in width, with an adjustable clasp that can be lengthened or shortened...

Fashionably tied. (The Finer Things).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Also from Anthony T. New York is a collection of bottle-shape neckties--narrow at the top and fuller at the bottom. Hand sewn from woven and printed silks, all prints are exclusive to Anthony T's line. Special details include a hand-rolled hem...

A designer's heads up. (Hot Spot).( By Bunn)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... He was born in Trinidad, but considers himself a "die-hard New Yorker" having designed hats in Brooklyn for 15 years. "I came here when I was a teenager," says the milliner known as Bunn (pictured below). "I call this home." Five years ago,...

Making (radio) waves: this magazine takes its business to radio. (New Venture).
June 1, 2003... The best of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine can now be heard daily on the radio. Hosted by veteran journalist Sandy Jackson, the Black Enterprise Business Report airs three times a day, five days a week, and is distributed nationwide by the United...

Gear up for the 2003 Golf & Tennis Challenge. (Extra Options).
June 1, 2003... Register today for this year's Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge, Aug. 28-Sept. 1, 2003, at The Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, a magical locale surrounded by lush fairways. It offers the best in sports and leisure. Play...