NAMIC Announces Sunny Anderson, Host of Food Network's 'Cooking for Real' as Featured Guest for the 2009 L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program Luncheon Oct 23, 2009
Media Partners include Black Enterprise, The Bridge Media Group, Broadcasting & Cable, CableFAX Daily, Denver Urban Spectrum, DiversityInc, Hispanic MPR, LatinVision Media, Portada, Multichannel News and Television Week. For more information or to purchase tickets for the L. Patrick Mellon Mentorship Program Luncheon or to register for the 23rd Annual NAMIC Conference, visit or contact the NAMIC national office, at 212-594-5985. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge Kicks off This Labor Day Weekend, September 3-7 in Orlando, FL Sep 1, 2009
Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge Kicks off This Labor Day Weekend, September 3-7 in Orlando, FL - Yahoo ... Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge Kicks off This Labor Day Weekend, September 3-7 in Orlando, FL ... Source: Black Enterprise. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Three with Yale Ties to Enter New England Basketball Hall of Fame Aug 27, 2009
Graves, who received a bachelor s degree in economics from Yale, is the president and CEO of Earl G. Graves Publishing Co., publisher of Black Enterprise magazine. He received the 2009 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award, an award presented annually since 1973 to former student-athletes whose collegiate careers ended 25 years ago and who have gone on to excel in their chosen professions. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Harry Porterfield Returns to CBS 2 Chicago Aug 4, 2009
In 2008, the National Association of Black Journalists awarded Porterfield the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award - an honor which he shares with former CBS "60 Minutes" correspondent Ed Bradley, Black Enterprise publisher Earl Graves and former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw. In addition, Porterfield has been the recipient of several awards throughout his 50-plus-year career, including: The Distinguished Journalism Award from the Coalition for United Community Action; The Richard J. Daley Police Medal... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
First Monday Aug 4, 2009
Black Enterprise lends a hand to federal job seekers, explaining where to begin the search, how to apply and what to expect while waiting. By Gary Rawlins, USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Money)
Legacy Bank honored by Black Enterprise magazine Jul 29, 2009
for free extra services. Subscribe to The Business Journal. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Forrest had a zest for living Jul 29, 2009
"We almost went under because we didn't have any funding for them," Forrest told Black Enterprise magazine in 2003 ... "One of the things that I always wanted to do is help people out," Forrest told Black Enterprise. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fattening up consumers Jul 15, 2009
This year McDonald's recognizes Black Enterprise publisher Earl G. Graves, Sr.; CNN journalist Soledad O'Brien; NBA legend and philanthropist Alonzo Mourning; House Majority Whip and Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and McDonald's Owner and Operator Frank E. Mason. Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC(R)) and McDonald's(R) Seek Inspiring Stories Through New 'Share. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
ENERGY: Sempra judged most diverse Jul 9, 2009
SAN DIEGO ---- Black Enterprise magazine named Sempra Energy to its annual listing of the 40 most racially diverse companies in the U.S.. The magazine scored companies based on the racial diversity of senior managers, board members, overall employment and suppliers. (North County Times)
Local firms make annual diversity list Jun 28, 2009
Six firms in region make Black Enterprises Best for Diversity list - Baltimore Business Journal ... Six firms in region make Black Enterprises Best for Diversity list ... Black Enterprise considered if companies demonstrated strength and outperformed their peers in four separate categories in determining companies to include on the list: board representation, employee base, senior management, and supplier diversity. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
BofA honored for diversity Jun 27, 2009
Black Enterprise magazine has named to its 2009 list of the nation s most diverse companies ... In compiling the listing, Black Enterprise surveyed chief executives and diversity executives at the country s 1,000 top-grossing publicly traded companies and the 50 leading global companies with significant U.S. operations ... Black Enterprise looked at four key areas: supplier diversity, senior management, board involvement and employee base. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Coke, UPS and Aflac lauded for diversity Jun 26, 2009
Coke, UPS and Aflac make Black Enterprise list - Atlanta Business Chronicle ... Coke, UPS and Aflac make Black Enterprise list ... "We embrace the good fortune of a diverse workforce and are proud of this recognition by Black Enterprise's magazine.". (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Companies recognized for diversity Jun 26, 2009
Companies with Louisville presence make Black Enterprise list - Business First of Louisville ... Companies with Louisville presence make Black Enterprise list. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Photo Release -- Lawal Reappointed to Port Authority Commission Jun 25, 2009
" Lawal is chairman and chief executive officer of CAMAC International Corporation, a multi-national energy corporation that earned $2.43 billion in revenue in 2008. CAMAC and its affiliates are engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, engineering services and crude oil and natural gas trading for worldwide markets. CAMAC has consistently ranked on the Forbes Magazine list of the 400 largest privately-owned corporations in the United States and on the Black Enterprise Magazine list as... (Primezone Releases)
Yum Brands recognized for diversity Jun 24, 2009
For the fifth consecutive year, has been named one of Black Enterprise magazine s 40 Best Companies for Diversity, a list published in the magazine s July 2009 edition ... We are very proud of Black Enterprise s recognition, and it fuels our passion to continue to develop current and future business leaders, franchisees and suppliers that reflect the changing demographics of our customers around the world, Yum chairman and CEO David Novak said in a news release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
575 graduate from Cambridge College Jun 21, 2009
Dr. Walsh and Ms. Crossley will join the ranks of many distinguished Cambridge College honorary degree recipients, including last year s speaker Massachusetts First Lady Diane Patrick, as well as former Vice President Al Gore, Ambassador Swanee Hunt, Patti Labelle, Jarrett Barrios, NBA legend Bill Russell, Congressman John Lewis, Reverend Ray Hammond, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and founder of Black Enterprise Magazine Earl Graves, Sr.. Dean of the Cambridge College School of Psychology... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Real Content Group and AllHipHop.com Create AllHipHop Mobile Jun 6, 2009
com won the Rising Star Award from Black Enterprise. AllHipHop. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'In The Black': A financial how-to with African Americans in mind May 26, 2009
"Visualize what you want. Pick up a copy of Essence, O, Ebony, American Legacy, or Black Enterprise and cut out photos that portray our array of beauty. Find images of families and graduates, homes ... whatever fits within the context of your goals." Paste those pictures in a journal so you can visualize where you're going. Write affirmations that empower you in your pursuit of your goals. (USA Today -- Money)
PRWT Services honored by Black Enterprise May 22, 2009
PRWT, led by founder and Chairman Willie F. Johnson and President and CEO Harold T. Epps, has made Black Enterprise s list of top 100 U.S. industrial/service companies for the past eight years. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Griffey applauds tribute to Robinson Apr 16, 2009
In addition, Brown spent summers interning with Black Enterprise Magazine and Dun treet. Immediately following graduation, she became a fellow in Leadership in Service with the United States Golf Association (USGA) Foundation. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Marine banker pushes minority involvement Apr 15, 2009
The speaker will be Earl Graves Jr., president and CEO of Earl G. Graves Publishing, publisher of Black Enterprise Magazine. "My focus is to get the Urban Bankers back into the community as an information resource on credit scoring, assisting churches and small businesses, and helping people with bad credit to get mortgages," Wyatt said. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Obama forced to launch second campaign Apr 10, 2009
The president understands this, which is why he launched an intensive media blitz prior to his departure for Europe: from Jay Leno to 60 Minutes ; from Telemundo to ESPN; and from Black Enterprise magazine to the Financial Times. Then there were the town halls: two live in California, one online (the first ever) from the White House. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Marriott Makes the Top 10 List of Companies for Executive Women Mar 28, 2009
Black Enterprise magazine -- "40 Best Companies for Diversity". Visit (NYSE: ) for a company overview. (PR Newswire)
Grammy® Nominated R&B Group En Vogue Closes Out Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit Feb 13, 2009
Grammy Nominated R&B Group En Vogue Closes Out Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit: Financial News - Yahoo ... Source: Black Enterprise ... Grammy Nominated R&B Group En Vogue Closes Out Black Enterprise Women of Power SummitThursday February 12, 8:05 pm ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
First-place Princeton, YES Network In Town Friday Feb 12, 2009
Graves, who received a bachelor's degree in economics from Yale, is the president f Earl G. Graves Publishing Co., publisher of Black Enterprise magazine. He is responsible for the strategic positioning and overall profitability of the corporation. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Xerox Execs Named to Top 100 List Feb 11, 2009
Black Enterprise Magazine named three Xerox executives to its list of the 100 most powerful executives in corporate America ... Black Enterprise Magazine named three Xerox executives to its list of the 100 most powerful executives in corporate America. (R News)
9 Businesses Inducted into Dreamweavers Hall of Fame Feb 11, 2009
It recognized nine businesses 00002337 featured in Black Enterprise Magazine as among the nation's largest black owned businesses. Among those honored in our area: Montgomery Ford Lincoln Mercury and Calhoun Enterprises and in Macon County, First Tuskegee Bank. (WSJA.com, AL)
Holloman named to 'most powerful' list Feb 10, 2009
Cintas Holloman named to Black Enterprises most powerful list - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... Cintas Holloman named to Black Enterprises most powerful list ... His major accomplishment, according to Black Enterprise , was turning the company s rental division, which was losing money, into a profit-maker. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Feds investigate Stephen Coleman Feb 8, 2009
Stephen Coleman garnered national media attention with Bloomberg News in 2007 and Black Enterprise magazine in 2000 for engineering big returns for his clients even as some investors were complaining. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Aflac Incorporated Provides Added Detail on Perpetual Debenture Holdings Feb 7, 2009
Aflac appears on Hispanic Enterprise magazine's list of the 50 Best Companies for Supplier Diversity and on Black Enterprise magazine's list of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity. Aflac was also named by Forbes magazine as America's Best-Managed Company in the Insurance category. (PR Newswire)
