Black Enterprise articles from November 2005

Black Enterprise archives from November 2005

Rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... As our nation copes with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, those whose lives were destroyed begin to pick up the pieces. Visit our special section to find the latest information on how you can help, personal accounts from those affected by...

Resource line.(WEB COLUMNS)
November 1, 2005... Whatever your professional or entrepreneurial needs, you can find advice at blackenterprise.com. Interactive Media Editor Latif Lewis' column provides useful resources for business owners, corporate executives, and budding investors. ...

Best home-based businesses.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The number of African-American-owned businesses is growing at a faster pace than other minority firms After reading our annual small business guide, visit blackenterprise.com for a list of the businesses best suited to run from your home. ...

Franchise finder.(WEB TOOLS)
November 1, 2005... www.blackenterprise.com/franchisefinder Select from franchises that suit your interests and open your dream business today!

Get $25 when you invest.(WEB TOOLS)
November 1, 2005... www.blackenterprise.com/bemoney Sharebuilder and blackenterprise.com allow you to invest online through automatic, recurring dollar-based investments.

Web highlights.
November 1, 2005... JOB SEARCH Give yourself a free career makeover using our online job search. B.E. NOW ON TV AND RADIO Look for streaming video and audio clips from our latest business news ventures HOMEOWNERSHIP Learn the steps you need to take to...

Katrina: let outrage lead to commitment.
November 1, 2005... Like many Americans, I remain outraged by the lack of urgency and compassion that characterized the initial response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and heartbroken over the avoidable suffering that horrified all of us as it unfolded...

Rebuilding after Katrina.
November 1, 2005... Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast--especially New Orleans and Mississippi--with rage and fury, leaving devastation in its wake. Classified as the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, it has been marked by the loss of hundreds of lives,...

Proof positive.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I am a fan of your publication, and "The Rewards of Owning your Home" in the August issue inspired this e-mail I am a 24-year-old pharmaceutical sales representative, I currently reside in Arizona, and I have recently purchased my first home....

I beg to differ.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... THE INITIAL STATEMENT MADE BY JAN R. JASPER (LETTERS, "A Second Opinion," August 2005) implies that once the estate-building years are over, there is no need for life insurance. It's further stated that if by age 60 or 65 one has not paid off...

The plan worked!(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... THE BLACK ENTERPRISE GUIDE TO STARTING YOUR Own Business has proven to be a very valuable asset. I used this publication to write my business plan. I wrote a business plan because this publication emphasized the need for having one. Upon...

Still has some catching up to do.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I READ THE SEPTEMBER 2005 ARTICLE ON DIVERSITY AND WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED TO SEE THAT General Electric was highlighted in the opening paragraphs and very thankful that the company was not listed in BE's "30 Best Companies for Diversity" (July...

More help for home buyers.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... I WAS PLEASED TO READ ALFRED EDMOND'S ARTICLE "Consider Programs for First-Time Home Buyers," (www.blackenterprise.com) about the wide variety of local, state, and federal programs available to low- and moderate-income home buyers. However, I...

Robert L. Johnson: the captain of capitalism: this business titan built the nation's top black network and sold it as a strategy for building even greater wealth.
November 1, 2005... Billionaire Robert L. Johnson has few equals when it comes to using the capital markets to create businesses that generate higher profits for investors. Perhaps best known as the founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television, Johnson...

Are race-specific drugs unethical? With BiDil on the market, experts weigh the moral implications.
November 1, 2005... Since being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June, BiDil, the first drug marketed specifically for treatment of heart failure among African Americans, has aroused suspicion about its safety and set off a debate about...

Report reveals best lenders for black business: findings lead to renewed calls for public analysis of SBA loans.(Small Business Administration)
November 1, 2005... Report cards are out, and lenders are learning whether they are making the grade. A study released by the Greenlining Institute, a public policy research and advocacy group based in Berkeley, California, ranks the nation's financial...

Outcry for redistricting reform picks up: civil rights groups fear redrawn districts will disenfranchise minorities.
November 1, 2005... A growing movement to reform redistricting rules is taking shape across the country, as civil rights leaders and politicians work to preserve the right of African Americans to have their votes counted fairly. "Everybody should be able to...

Historic church in store for revival: site of 1963 bombing to become a national landmark.
November 1, 2005... Birmingham, Alabama's 16th Street Baptist Church, a hallowed place where a 1963 bomb blast killed four little girls at the height of the civil rights movement, will become a National Historic Landmark The church, which serves about 300...

Time Inc.'s.(NEWSBYTES)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Amy Barnett, managing editor at Time Inc.'s Teen People for the past two years, has stepped down from that post to move to the company's magazine development department. Lori Majewski, a Teen People veteran who was executive editor at Wenner...

Ford Motor Co.(NEWSBYTES)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Ford Motor Co.'s Darryl Hazel is settling into his new post as vice president of marketing, giving him control over marketing activities for the Ford and Lincoln Divisions of the automaker's cars and trucks. Named the BLACK ENTERPRISE Corporate...

ESPN.(NEWSBYTES)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Keith Clinkscales, former chairman and CEO of Vanguarde Media, publisher of Honey, Heart & Soul, and Savoy magazines, has taken the helm of the new publishing division at ESPN. Clinkscales will serve as senior vice president and general...

Black adoptions on the rise: increasing number of African American children finding homes.
November 1, 2005... African Americans have long practiced kinship adoptions-- taking in children of relatives when their biological parents are no longer able to care for them--and the trend is growing. The percentage of kinship adopters grew from 15% in 1998 to...

Build a relationship with your lender: forging a bond with your banker makes your mortgage search easier.
November 1, 2005... When Maurissa Stone wanted to refinance her Laurel, Maryland, townhouse in 2003, reports of predatory lending made her cautious. While she didn't know the different types of loans available, she knew she didn't want to be stuck with one that...

Follow the corporate insiders: Ty Burroughs of Burroughs Financial Group relies on stock purchasing patterns of executives to determine company fortunes.
November 1, 2005... Rising oil prices, higher interest rates, and the continued threat of terrorism will not stop the stock market from enjoying a greater infusion of capital for the rest of the year, says an enthusiastic Ty Burroughs, president of Burroughs...

Big profits in small packages: Henry Jackson of Banneker Capital Management sees the value of undervalued stocks.
November 1, 2005... Last year, Henry Jackson, chairman of Owings Mills, Maryland-based Banneker Capital Management, offered BLACK ENTERPRISE readers a portfolio of small and mid-cap growth stocks that he felt were "reasonably priced." Jackson remains chairman of...

Go where the money is: funds that focus on the financial services industry offer outstanding long-term performance.
November 1, 2005... Sometimes a contrarian investment can pay off in the long run. Such is the case now with financial services mutual funds, which hold the stocks of banks, brokerage firms, insurers, and other financial companies. As of August, these funds had...

Tougher test for bankruptcy: new law makes filing Chapter 7 more costly and complicated.
November 1, 2005... If you've been thinking about filing for bankruptcy, perhaps you should think again. The newly enacted Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 went into effect October 17, and among other stipulations, it forces many who...

Should I close credit accounts?(MONEY MATTERS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... QA I value my excellent credit rating; I have two major credit cards--one I use dally and pay off at the end of the month; the other never use, I a so have three store credit cards I haven t used in years. I've read articles that advise...

From drab to fab: multicultural wallpaper borders and home accents decorate spaces for people of color.
November 1, 2005... When Cynthia P. Ham was six months pregnant, she began decorating the nursery for her first child. She went to stores near her Greensboro, North Carolina, home in search of wallpaper borders and coordinating accessories that reflected her...

Have a talent for sales? Becoming a direct-selling consultant could be your ticket to financial independence.
November 1, 2005... Sharon Howard recalls hanging out in the kitchen of a friend's home in Dayton, Ohio, about a year ago with 25 or so African American women she had just met, all eating, talking, and listening to music. As a consultant with Our Own Image, a...

Harlem haven: Hue-Man Bookstore and Cafe is establishing itself as an important part of the community's revival.
November 1, 2005... Marva Allen says if she had a dime for every time she heard customers say how proud they are of the Hue-Man Bookstore and Cafe in Harlem, she'd be a rich woman. That kind of customer support--complemented by a steady stream of interest from...

Retail kiosk: here's how to start a specialty cart for under $10k.
November 1, 2005... Shoppers spend nearly $10 billion each year on retail products sold from carts and kiosks in malls, subway stations, and upscale resorts, according to Specialty Retail Report (www.specialtyreport.com), the industry's magazine. Although small in...

Location, location, location.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... QA I am trying to find some help in starting a Plus Size boutique. I have chosen a possible location, with one snag. My business would be next to a salvage yard that is an eyesore. Any help, direction or advice you could give me would be...

Listen and judge: Fluid Audio Networks brings American Idol to Internet.
November 1, 2005... Just when you thought you had to wait for the next season of American Idol to land that recording contract, Justin Beckett has created an online version of the wildly popular show that allows aspiring musicians to post their music on the Web to...

What's in your e-wallet? The smartcard is emerging as a major e-commerce tool.
November 1, 2005... The EZ-Pass that pays tolls from a distance. A driver's license with real-time information. A bracelet that stores personal account information Dog tags that wirelessly transmit a soldier's name, rank, and serial number. All this is made...

Make your website pop: gurus explain how to distinguish your business online.
November 1, 2005... Untangling the mystery of the World Wide Web can be a lot like walking into quicksand: the more you get into it, the harder it is to get where you want to be. Credit the sheer number of sites that populate the Web, creating clutter that makes...

Pick your startup tools: find the right software for your new business.
November 1, 2005... What's the formula for business success? A killer idea? Good timing? Lots of funding? Maybe. But it also includes preparation. The days are long gone when ideas scribbled on a cocktail napkin were enough to build a startup or take a business to...

An attractive site.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... QA I have created a Website that makes it possible for me to network with African American professionals nationwide, however the costs associated with advertising the site are not within my means. What resources can I use more efficiently to...

What am I worth? How to increase your value to your company.
November 1, 2005... At a time when companies are measuring every business initiative against how it affects the bottom line, do you know what your contributions are worth as an employee? Being able to determine your worth will not only help you leverage monetary...

Thinking about going back to school? Here's how to find a program that's perfect for your needs.
November 1, 2005... Nontraditional students over the age of 25 currently make up 39% of postsecondary students and are a growing number. And colleges are taking notice. If you're considering going back to school, these tips could help you get to the head of the...

It's a woman's world: Miriam Muley has the stats on the business of female persuasion.
November 1, 2005... The phrase "the power of a woman," draws inferences from a variety of social and cultural themes. And through her company 85% Niche, Miriam Muley is focusing on its strong business implications. Of all U.S. segment markets, it is estimated that...

Information systems a go.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... QA I am a recent graduate of Nicholls State University with a bachelor's of science in computer information systems. I have posted my resume many times trying to find something but nothing is working out. It would really help if you could help...

Time Warner Inc.(ON THE MOVE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Debra Langford has been promoted to executive director of strategic sourcing for Time Warner Inc. She is responsible for helping to recruit top-tier candidates for all senior positions within the company's divisions. In addition, she hosts...

The Boston Consulting Group.(ON THE MOVE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... James H. Lowry has been named senior vice president of The Boston Consulting Group. He is responsible for leading the company's workforce diversity, ethnic marketing, and minority business development consulting efforts. Prior to joining BCG,...

DeVry Inc.(ON THE MOVE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Sharon Thomas Parrott has been promoted to senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs and chief compliance officer of DeVry Inc. She is responsible for designing, implementing, enforcing, and monitoring the company's...

Nationwide Financial Services Inc.(ON THE MOVE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Keith I. Millner has been named senior vice president for the In-Retirement business segment of Nationwide Financial Services Inc. He will be responsible for development of this new segment, which serves the investment needs of retired...

Americas.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Roslyn Dickerson has been appointed regional senior vice president of diversity, the Americas, for Inter-Continental Hotels Group. Dickerson is charged with leading, developing, and implementing diversity and inclusion strategies including...

Convention calendar.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... November 2005 Minority Corporate Council Association 6th Annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference Nov. 2; New York; 202-739-5909; www.mcca.com Association of Black Cardiologist 2005 Congress on the Treatment of Cardiovascular...

From football to financial plan: with his pro career cut short, Forey Duckett has structured a serious plan for investing in his family's future.
November 1, 2005... WHEN DEFENSIVE BACK FOREY Duckett was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1993, he signed a contract worth $170,000 per year. "it was long before mega contracts came about," he quips. Still, it was enough money to provide an idyllic lifestyle....

Balancing act: Alexis James is adjusting to the financial realities of working in corporate America and running her father's private firm.
November 1, 2005... ALEXIS JAMES HAS ENTERED A NEW season in life. She recently turned 30 and is ready to pursue investments with the potential for greater returns, which includes buying rental property and investing in her family's business. James, a purchasing...

Save your home from foreclosure: if you're facing the nightmare of losing your home, these strategies can help.
November 1, 2005... LENWOOD AND DENISE SHAVER WERE thrilled after the birth of their first child in 2002. They had purchased their first home the year before, had a comfortable dual income household, and by most standards were living a good life. Then, "After...

Topping the charts: starting a record label is risky business. But with the right mix of music, marketing, and manpower you can hear the sweet sound of success.
November 1, 2005... WHEN C. MICHAEL BRAE ENTERED THE doors of Oakland's Alien Temple Baptist Church in 1991, he didn't expect to find an opportunity to own his own record label. But as chance would have it, that's exactly what happened. "I played the organ on...

Virtually yours: the growing virtual assistant industry presents opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners alike.
November 1, 2005... WHEN THE TIME CAME FOR WENDY Y. Bailey to promote her one-day coaching workshop earlier this year, she didn't hire a marketing firm to handle the task. She handed over the project to Tonya Thomas, her administrative assistant who oversaw the...

From concept to customer: discover economical ways to get your product to market.(BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES)
November 1, 2005... MOST PEOPLE HAVE AT LEAST ONE IDEA FOR a business they'd like to start. The challenge is turning that great idea into an actual product and getting that product to a customer. Many entrepreneurs have bested that challenge and successfully...

Want to be an event planner? There are growing career opportunities in the meeting and event industry. Here's how to get in the door.
November 1, 2005... MONIQUE O. NERO IS OFTEN LABELED a party planner. But as a certified meeting professional and manager of strategic relations and special events for BellSouth, her job is more multidimensional. Nero, a one-woman department who reports...

Rebuilding an empire: Quinton Primo bought and sold billions in real estate assets. Now he's making moves into New York City's high-stakes gold coast.
November 1, 2005... ON A FLIGHT FROM CHICAGO to New York, Quinton E. Primo III glances out his window and peers down at the skyscrapers that make up l Manhattan's world-renowned skyline. As the plane soars over the majestic towers of steel, concrete, and glass,...

Blown away by Katrina: among the devastation were more than 60,000 black-owned businesses, including 19 B.E. 100s firms. Can these companies and the jobs they provided be restored?(SPECIAL REPORT)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... IN MID-SEPTEMBER THE Big Easy began to show the faintest signs of life. Floodwaters that covered about 80% of the city were starting to recede, revealing rubble-strewn streets, wind-crushed buildings, and horrific visions of death. Against this...

BE's top clients in supplier diversity.(Minority Entrepreneurship... On The Move)(Directory)
November 1, 2005... * BANK OF AMERICA * BELLSOUTH * CITIGROUP * DAIMLERCHRYSLER * EASTMAN KODAK CO. * FANNIE MAE * GENERAL MOTORS CORP. * MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC. * MCDONALD'S CORP. * MGM MIRAGE * PEPCO HOLDINGS...

Resource guide.(Minority Entrepreneurship... On The Move)(Illustration)
November 1, 2005... U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION http://www.sba.gov/news U.S. CENSUS BUREAU http://www.census.gov SBA LOAN PROGRAMS http://www.sba.gov/financial/index.html HIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS ...

Upcoming events.
November 1, 2005... IOWA, WISCONSIN October 4-5 WISCONSIN SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Contact: wsdcrose@aol.com DALLAS, TEXAS October 23-26 NATIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL...

The Home Depot.(plans Supplier Diversity business strategy for economic growth)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... The Home Depot is committed to promoting economic growth through diversity by offering competitively priced, high quality products and services to our customers; providing healthy competition within our supplier base; and ultimately, increasing...

Kraft.(Kraft Foods Supplier Diversity program )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Supplier Diversity is a long-standing and fundamental commitment for Kraft Foods. Through our Supplier Diversity program, Kraft considers the best and widest possible selection of supplier companies by ensuring the inclusion of minority-owned...

Cargill.(Minority Entrepreneurship... On The Move)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Supplier Diversity: It's About Doing Good Business Our work in diverse communities has made us very aware of the importance of diversity in our supply chain. At Cargill, we've learned that no one supplier has a monopoly on good ideas and that...

A reason for ranting: vent your problems to find solutions.(ATTITUDE ENHANCEMENT)
November 1, 2005... We've all started a conversation with comments that turned into hour-long gripe fests--about our jobs, our relationships, our kids, or just our bad day. Mostly, we just want to be heard and release some stress. Sometimes, we want some feedback....

Enjoy the silence: it has its place in effective communication.(PEAK PERFORMANCE)
November 1, 2005... Denita Powell found herself getting annoyed while talking with a colleague. "While I was communicating my point, he would constantly interrupt me by asking, 'What do you mean by that?'" Though frustrated, Powell kept her cool until he finished....

Fallen soldier.(HELP YOURSELF)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... QA I am a 24-year-old man who joined the military immediately after high school. After serving three years, made a foolish decision that caused me to receive a dishonorable discharge, a felony conviction, and an 18 month sentence in prison. I...

Extend the warranty or cut your losses? Here's how to tell if the precaution is necessary.(BUYING POWER)
November 1, 2005... We all know the routine. In the final seconds of making purchases--both big and small--the salesperson with a Cheshire cat-like grin asks us the question no one wants to hear: "Do you want to buy the extended warranty?" Much to your chagrin,...

Rewarding rebates: save time and money with online rebates.(BUYING POWER)
November 1, 2005... Upon hearing the word "rebate," forms and paperwork come to mind. However, you can save time and potential hassles by completing your rebate over the Internet. "Online rebates are consumer-friendly," says Ellen Tolley Davis, director of media...

Less bang for your buck: how to stretch the dollar overseas.(SECRET SAVINGS)
November 1, 2005... Thanks to the weakened dollar, over the past couple of years you'll get less bang for your buck when traveling abroad this year. If you traveled in mid-August, for example, the exchange rate was $1.79 to every pound and $1.21 to every euro....

Vacation research made easy.(PRICELESS RESOURCES)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Thanks to the Travel Brochure Center a one-stop shop for ordering free travel brochures, guides, maps, and planning kits, arranging vacations can be much simpler. The Website provides a detailed listing of more than 50 vacation destinations in...

Money order madness.(ASK YOUR ADVOCATE)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... QA I used a money order to pay off my credit card bill. The company is claiming that it has not received my payment. However, I have proof that their bank has cashed the payment. I have been told to mail copies of my money order, which I have...

Top dog: Mike Brown and the art of the canine pedigree.(PERSONAL PASSIONS)
November 1, 2005... When he was roughly 11 years old and on a leisurely drive with his dad and the family dog--a Siberian Husky named Chinney-Michael Brown attended a dog show and became inspired. Today, the 42-year-old director of Neighbors Inc., a nonprofit...

A high-performance drive: speed demons gain road skills and have a great time learning, too.(FIRST-CLASS TICKET)
November 1, 2005... Brakes screech, tires skid, and cars seem to spin out of control. They slide to a complete stop and the drivers anxiously jump out. Their reaction? "Cool!" It's a sentiment echoed "all weekend long, aptly and succinctly summing up the BMW M...

Phoenix rises: Joanna de'Shay shines in the Valley of the Sun.(CITY INSIDER)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... When you think of Phoenix, you're likely to visualize red rock terrain, arid weather, and a small-town, cowboy lifestyle. These features are a golden lure for golf course developers, technology manufacturers, and progressive urbanites who are...

Suites with charcoal walls and platform beds and the clever use of space makes the James Hotel (7353 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale; 888-500-8080; www.jameshotels.com) a memorable and recommendable hotel for de'Shay.(ACCOMMODATIONS)
November 1, 2005... * Suites with charcoal walls and platform beds and the clever use of space makes the James Hotel (7353 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale; 888-500-8080; www.jameshotels.com) a memorable and recommendable hotel for de'Shay. "This place is in the...

"If you are a traveling family, like my family, with a husband who is a diehard golfer and a 2-year-old who lives in water, the Pointe South Mountain Resort is heaven!" says de'Shay.
November 1, 2005... * "If you are a traveling family, like my family, with a husband who is a diehard golfer and a 2-year-old who lives in water, the Pointe South Mountain Resort is heaven!" says de'Shay. Pointe South Mountain Resort (7777 S. Pointe Parkway,...

To dine amid one of the most spectacular vistas in the Valley of the Sun, make a reservation at Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain (5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley; 800-245-2051; www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com).(RESTAURANTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... * To dine amid one of the most spectacular vistas in the Valley of the Sun, make a reservation at Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain (5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley; 800-245-2051; www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com). The menu boasts...

Bistro 24 at The Ritz-Carlton (2401 E. Camelback Road; 800-241-3333; www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/phoenix/) is a networking hub for business execs with the sophisticated atmosphere that's synonymous with The Ritz.(RESTAURANTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... * Bistro 24 at The Ritz-Carlton (2401 E. Camelback Road; 800-241-3333; www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/phoenix/) is a networking hub for business execs with the sophisticated atmosphere that's synonymous with The Ritz. Located near the upscale...

Brown Sugar Thursdays and The Studio are theme nights at Marjele's Sports Grill (24 N. Second Street, Phoenix; 602-253-9004; www.marjeles.com) tailored to R&B, hip-hop, spoken word, and contemporary jazz aficionados.(NIGHTSPOTS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... * Brown Sugar Thursdays and The Studio are theme nights at Marjele's Sports Grill (24 N. Second Street, Phoenix; 602-253-9004; www.marjeles.com) tailored to R&B, hip-hop, spoken word, and contemporary jazz aficionados. "If you don't mind tight...

The Biltmore Fashion Park (2502 E. Camelback Road; 602-955-8400; www.shopbiltmore.com) is where those who like fine fashion and jewelry.(SHOPPING)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... * The Biltmore Fashion Park (2502 E. Camelback Road; 602-955-8400; www.shopbiltmore.com) is where those who like fine fashion and jewelry go for luxury merchandise from Cartier, Gucci, Escada, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The most distinctive outdoor experience in Arizona requires a five-hour drive north of Phoenix to the natural wonder and breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon (www.nps.gov/grca).(UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The most distinctive outdoor experience in Arizona requires a five-hour drive north of Phoenix to the natural wonder and breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon (www.nps.gov/grca), which can be toured by bike, raft, and horseback.

Caviar dreams: David Mills offers a culinary delight of the finest quality.(THE ENTHUSIAST)
November 1, 2005... "Caviar tastes like a combination of an ocean's spray, silk, and sushi," says David E. Mills' of how these edible sea pearls register on the palate. "Heaven," exclaims the 36-year-old owner of Emperor's Roe. the only black-owned caviar company...

Submit your nominations today!(SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS)
November 1, 2005... It's time again to submit your nominations for the 2006 BLACK ENTERPRISE Small Business Awards. Whether you're nominating a pioneering professional, a burgeoning business on the rise, or an exceptional teenager running a successful business, we...

Back talk with Cathy Hughes.(Interview)
November 1, 2005... On May 6, 1999, Catherine L. Hughes became the first black woman to lead a publicly traded company when Radio One held an initial public offering that raised $172 million, making it the largest black-owned broadcasting corporation and the 16th...