Black Enterprise articles from May 2008

Black Enterprise archives from May 2008

Health remains high on our wealth agenda.(publisher's page)
May 1, 2008... For nearly four decades, a consistent objective of the BLACK ENTERPRISE mission has been to communicate that without investing in the quality of our health, and that of our families and communities, it is all but impossible to create...

A legacy of medical excellence.(excellence of African American physicians)
May 1, 2008... African American physicians have been a vital element of our nation's medical care. As early as 1893, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams successfully performed the first open-heart surgery and founded Chicago's Provident Hospital, America's first...

Contractual (dis)agreements.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just wanted to write and say thank you, BLACK ENTERPRISE, for your article "Jump Ship on Your Wireless Contract" (Shopsmart, January 2008). I was mortified when I received a recent phone bill--and I just...

What about nonprofit board directors?(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2008... I APPLAUD MR. GRAVES AND BLACK ENTERPRISE FOR HIGHLIGHTING THE importance of black board service in the February issue (Publisher's Page), however I was disappointed that this issue neglected to give equal ink to the importance of black service...

A disappointing perspective.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2008... Thank you, BLACK ENTERPRISE, for the insightful and comprehensive article about the role of African Americans on corporate boards yesterday, today, and tomorrow ("Power in the Boardroom," February 2008). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Support, don't demean.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2008... THANK YOU FOR THIS POWERFUL PIECE ("RACE & GENDER," FEBRUARY 2008) and for interviewing Anucha Browne Sanders. In corporate America, we often witness firsthand disparate and even hostile treatment of our own people, yet we keep silent. Many...

Race, gender & fairness.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 1, 2008... I APPRECIATED THE ARTICLE ON race and gender in the workplace ("Race & Gender," February 2008). It was very informative and needed. I think Al Sharpton was unfairly targeted for recanting his stance after hearing the tape of Isiah Thomas. The...

On the record: see what the presidential front-runners' voting records say about how they may lead in the top job.(WASHINGTON REPORT)
May 1, 2008... THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IS TURNING out to be one of the most exciting periods in American political history. For Sen. John McCain, who sewed up his party's nomination early on, the third time has proven to be the charm. While he works at...

Experts speak on the record.(presidential candidates' records)(Table)
May 1, 2008... THE ECONOMY SOCIAL POLICY HILARY CLINTON * Voted No to extend the * Voted Yes to the Bush tax cuts expansion of the * Voted No to offer tax ...

New York's first black governor takes the reins: Paterson's ability to play nice with Republicans may help him meet challenges head-on.(David A. Paterson)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... NEW YORK LT. GOV. DAVID A. PATERSON became the state's first African American governor in March after Gov, Eliot Spitzer's resignation. This makes Paterson the state's first legally blind governor and the third African American to govern a U.S....

Holloway to inject new life into NBC: plans to turn the economic model for network revenue on its head.(Doug Holloway; National Broadcasting Company Inc.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... With NBC broadcasting the Summer Olympics in 2008, the Super Bowl in 2009, and a high-profile presidential election waiting in the wings, Doug Holloway's promotion to president of NBC Network Distribution Partnerships and Affiliate Marketing...

Adopt a child: black children flood the foster care system.
May 1, 2008... ALTHOUGH THERE IS LITTLE DIFFERENCE, ACCORDING TO racial group, in the incidence of abuse and neglect that would lead to a child or youth's placement in foster care, black children are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system....

Smart money moves: industry-focused investments can help you profit in a slowing economy.(INVESTMENT STRATEGIES)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EDWIN KENNEDY IS NO BUY-AND-HOLD INVESTOR. HE'S always scouting for opportunities to boost the upside potential of his $150,000 stock and mutual fund portfolio. Recently, the Valley Stream, New York, resident shopped...

Trend spotter: Graceful Grady keeps an eye on a few contrarian picks in a turbulent market.
May 1, 2008... The current anxiety many investors feel isn't surprising. While they'd like to hear, "Come on in, the water's fine," market watchers seem to be saying anything hut. Investment adviser Graceful Grady, founder of Grady Financial, a wealth...

Market mirror: Calvin Baker's portfolio closely tracks the larger market.(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... A MAKER OF PRESSURE-CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR oil and gas production supplied lots of power for the portfolio that Calvin H. Baker chose in March of 2007. But while Cameron International Corp. rose 48% for Baker, a managing director and senior...

Three places to find high yields: as the fed lowers interest rates, here's how to avoid puny payouts.
May 1, 2008... The U.S. economy is sputtering, so the Federal Reserve is slashing interest rates. That may help borrowers and stimulate business activity, but those lower rates also mean skimpy investment yields. Since last September, for instance, the...

Tax adjustments.(Brief article)(Column)
May 1, 2008... Q A I'm expecting an unusually large tax refund this year. How can I better assess whether my withholding is correct? --R. Peters Atlanta You, my friend, are not alone, All too often, people view a hefty tax refund as a windfall,...

In good company: by seeking success on their own terms, our 2008 nominees share a common goal.(SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS)
May 1, 2008... Now in its 13th year, our annual Small Business Awards highlight companies or entrepreneurs that are exceeding, excelling, and enlightening the free enterprise space. The winners will be announced at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs...

A just cause: Van Jones uses "green tech" boom to create jobs, opportunities.
May 1, 2008... "THE GREEN MOVEMENT IS NOT MARGINAL HIPPIE stuff, you know--your grandmother's environmental cause" says Van Jones, founder and president of Green For All in Oakland, California, and co-founder and former board president of the Ella Baker...

Tiny tech: small devices that pack a productivity punch.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] WHETHER YOU WORK FROM HOME OR HAVE CORNERED a hot spot at your favorite coffeehouse, chances are you want productivity tools that are light, efficient, and worry-free. We've rounded up a team of office devices to...

Green ... by the numbers.(TECH FACTS)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... 5.9 BILLION The amount in U.S. dollars it would cost to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool with ink 8 MILLION The amount in tons of office paper the U.S. used in 2004. That equals roughly 178 million trees. 10 THOUSAND The number of...

Meeting the future.(training sessions through virtual meetings)(Brief article)(Column)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] QA have three employees who work remotely from a couple of locations. I would like to meet with them, maybe do training sessions. I know I can do virtual meetings, but doesn't that cost a lot? I've tried an online...

Belgium-based eco-tech company United Pepper (www.unitedpepper.org), has created technology solutions that are based on fair-trade cooperation with developing nations.(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Belgium-based eco-tech company United Pepper (www.unitedpepper.org), has created technology solutions that are based on fair-trade cooperation with developing nations. One of the company's flagship products is Oscar, a starfish-shaped USB 2.0...

Everybody counts: how a professional people person manages his staff.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Which combination of sensibilities is essential to navigating the rank and file of retail? Successful leaders have a very good knack for selecting talent. They understand that as leaders, the IQ of the team is...

New kid on the job: how to get off to a good start.
May 1, 2008... No matter how prepared you may be for the opportunity, entering a new job can be overwhelming. Kesner Dufresne Jr., a certified financial planner with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, had that feeling when he was figuring out how to...

Style change.(career changes)(Brief article)(Column)
May 1, 2008... QA Halfway through my engineering training, I discovered I have a passion for fashion. Although it has not been easy getting to the point where I am now, an assistant fashion stylist, and though I am fully aware of how competitive this industry...

Jimmie Paschall.(appointment as senior vice president)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Position: SVP, External Affairs and Global Diversity Officer Organization: Marriott Location: Bethesda, MD Responsibilities: Spearheading the company's diversity outreach both inside and outside the...

Carolyn Mosby-Williams.(appointment as chief marketing officer )(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Position: Chief Marketing Officer Organization: Kiwanis International Location: Indianapolis Responsibilities: Providing strategic leadership and direction for all global marketing, branding, and...

Edith Cooper.(appointment as head of human capital management)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... New Position: Global Head of Human Capital Management Organization: Goldman Sachs Location: New York Responsibilities: Oversight for all of the functions that relate to staffing, leading company efforts in recruiting, development...

Racquel White.(appointment as Communications Director)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Position: Communications Director, Africa Group Organization: Coca-Cola Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Responsibilities: Managing internal and external communications strategies as well as...

Marvin A. Russell.(On The MOVE)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Position: Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Organization: Continuum Health Partners Location: New York Responsibilities: Leading Continuum's new and ongoing diversity...

Convention calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
May 1, 2008... League of Black Women 5th Annual Leadership Conference May 6-9; Orlando, FL; 708-754-1676; www.leagueofblackwomen.org Independent Feature Project (IFP) Documentary Rough Cut Lab May 6-9; New York; 212-465-8200; www.ifp.org Black...

A different kind of recruiting: how one city is searching for and retaining minority talent.
May 1, 2008... AS BABY BOOMERS PREPARE TO RETIRE FROM THE job market and people of color make up an increasing percentage of the country's population, the changing demographics of the U.S. are forcing companies to examine how they recruit, develop, and retain...

Political clout: what the hip-hop generation means to this election.(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... IT'S A GROUP THAT'S BEEN CREDITED WITH INFLUENCING American fashion and music as well as culture. But do young black Americans have any political clout? The answer is yes, according to author and commentator Keli Goff. In her new book, Party...

Regaining control: a big tax bill prompts the McCoys to take charge of their finances.(Hoover McCoy)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HE WAS MAKING A MAJOR TRANSITION, but when Hoover McCoy retired from the Air Force, financial uncertainty and money woes were, at most, only a remote concern. After 22 years in the military, Hoover was ready to move...

What matters most? Paraisia Winston prepares to tackle a mountain of bills.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PARAISIA WINSTON IS WEIGHING A life-changing decision: "Do I do what matters most, or do I take a six-figure job at a law firm working 13-hour days?" In considering her future employment options and what they might...

Do good, get rich: social warriors start businesses that improve the lives of African women.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] E. AMINATA BROWN WAS SHOPPING for produce for the first time in the bustling Agbogbloshie agricultural market, the largest of its kind in Accra, Ghana, when her life changed. As her shopping companion attempted to...

Turning consumers into microlenders.(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... Giving back has a ways been a priority to Fred Isler, a computer programmer from Unionville, Virginia. But when he learned of a Website that would let him fund entrepreneurial ventures in Africa, he realized that charities weren't the only...

The cutting edge: what does it take to turn a barbershop into a booming business?
May 1, 2008... Introduction FOR MOST MEN, VENTURING, to the barbershop is a weekly ritual that goes beyond just grooming. The staying power of the local groomer, particularly the barbershop, is rooted in its position as the epicenter of candid...

Fight a denied health insurance claim-and win: learn how to appeal a decision.(CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AN ENJOYABLE afternoon. Last March, 88-year-old Samuel Coley St. was on his way to his 7-year-old grandson Chase's birthday party when he suddenly felt dizzy. At first he shrugged it off, but...

America's leading doctors: from treating heart disease to fighting cancer, These physicians are changing world of medicine.(SPECIAL REPORT)(Cover story)(List)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THEY'RE AMONG THE BEST AND brightest in medicine, Collectively, these physicians have saved millions of lives through revolutionary treatments of diseases ranging from cancer and diabetes to heart attacks and...

Take the lead: are you living your leadership potential?(PEAK PERFORMANCE)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DISTURBED BY THE BLEAK OUTLOOK FACING MANY OF the young people on Chicago's South Side, Monica Haslip decided to take the lead on effecting a positive change, so the marketing executive left her job at a cable...

The pursuit of happiness: make the decision to cultivate joy in your life.(ATTITUTUDE ENHANCEMENT)
May 1, 2008... Spring is a time of renewal. As the days grow warmer and longer, we're more likely to respond to our more generous impulses. Whether or not one decides to act on such positive thinking is a decision, says the Rev. A.B. Bernard, author of...

The next chapter.(PEP TALK)(choosing a new career)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... QA I'm a 37-year-old man who worked in corporate America in the technology sector for 15 years until I was laid off. Now I'm trying to find something I love, Do you have any suggestions? --R. Washington, Via the Internet Perhaps...

Hit the road: how to keep the cost of insuring your teenage driver under control.(CONSUMER LIFE)
May 1, 2008... Heading into the summer months, parents may dread the frequency of an often anxiety-inducing question: "Can I borrow the car keys?" While a driver's license may represent a milestone on the road toward adulthood, paying the car insurance for...

Maximize your miles: take full advantage of rewards programs for better hotels and first-class flights.(BEST DEALS)
May 1, 2008... As the economy slows, travelers are looking to tighten more than just their seat belts. With the price of oil at record levels, we should all brace for the possibility of ever higher prices at the gas pump and the airport as airlines pass along...

Closing an old account.(ASK YOUR ADVOCATE)(credit card account)(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... QA I paid off one of my credit cards and closed the account six months ago, but my credit report still shows the account as open. How can I resolve this? --S. Watson Gainesville, FL If you've run up a burdensome credit card...

Wheels of fire: cyclist David Osborne gets adrenaline rush from racing.(PERSONAL PASSIONS)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DAVID OSBORNE DISCOVERED HIS LOVE OF BICYCLE racing by happenstance. Riding his bike to work while a student at Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland, he was approached by a racer, Admiring Osborne's speed,...

A different type of cruise experience: finding balance and vitality on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas.(FIRST-CLASS TICKET)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] I'M HALF ASLEEP ON THE BALCONY OF MY OCEAN VIEW stateroom when a lilting, accented voice over the intercom urges passengers to action--either for a 6 p.m. early dinner or for a fitness class. Our itinerary on Royal...

How will you power forward?(All Access: YOUR MONTHLY PASS TO B.E. EVENTS, TV, AND RADIO)(Women of Power Summit )(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At our third annual Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm, more than 700 professional women were inspired to network, share, and develop strategies for effectively managing the unique challenges minority women...

Top 25 Moneymakers in Hollywood sponsor recognition.(All Access: YOUR MONTHLY PASS TO B.E. EVENTS, TV, AND RADIO)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thank you to our host sponsor American Airlines, as well as Chrysler, FedEx, Joseph Abboud, Pepsi, and Turks & Caicos. We appreciate your continued support and dedication to ensuring that we continue to be the...

Back talk with Holly Robinson Peete.(Interview)
May 1, 2008... MOST REMEMBER HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE FROM HIT television shows such as the police drama 21 Jump Street or the sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, but today the actress focuses on events occurring away from the camera. In honor of her late father, who...