Russel Hornsby on black images in
Hollywood.(Backtalk)(Interview)
AS THE STAR OF TELEVISION'S ONLY BLACK FAMILY drama, ABC
Family's critically acclaimed Lincoln Heights, Russell Hornsby
plays the part of Eddie Sutton, the hardworking police officer and head
of . . .
A piece of history.(All Access)
Are you a Barack Obama supporter? So are we! Endorse your favorite
presidential candidate with the official 2008 Black Enterprise Obama
cover t-shirt. Visit blackenterprise.com/obamashirt to order . . .
Doug Banks.(All Access)
Be sure to catch our very own BlackEnterprise.com Editor-in-Chief
Alfred Edmond Jr, every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. on the Doug Banks &
DeDe McGuire Show. Tune in for the "Your Honey" segment to
hear . . .
B.E. elections.(All Access)
The race to determine the next president of the United States is
down to the wire, and BLACK ENTERPRISE iS committed to keeping you in
the know. Stay up to date with information about your favorite . . .
Black Enterprise Television.(All Access)
Tune in to Our World with Black Enterprise and Black Enterprise
Business Report to get the latest updates on our community and the
minority business world. Topics on Our World range from politics . . .
Women of Power Summit.(All Access)(Brief article)
Are you a woman of power? If so, register now to reserve your seat
at the fourth annual Women of Power Summit hosted by State Farm[R], Feb.
11-14 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes resort in . . .
Black life on the square.(LIFESTYLE)(Brief article)
As Sen. Barack Obama holds the promise of a historic bid for the
Oval Office, and in light of the 145th anniversary year of the signing
of the Emancipation Proclamation, an exhibition hosted by the . . .
Pedaler's retreat.(LIFESTYLE)(cycling caper with the
Pedalers Pub and Grille)(Brief article)
If bike riding is your passion, consider a cycling caper with the
Pedalers Pub & Grille. The bike tour specialist is planning its next
trip to Vietnam, departing Dec. 8. The 10-day journey will . . .
Carribbean hideaway.(LIFESTYLE)(Cap Maison)(Brief
article)
Home of the striking Piton mountains and the healing sulfur hot
baths, St. Lucia now offers visitors its first residential-style luxury
boutique hotel, Cap Maison. Located on a four-acre cliff top . . .
Members privileges.(CONCIERGE SELECT)(Ferrari Driving
Experience)(Brief article)
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The Mont-Tremblant resort at the foot of the Laurentian Mountains,
just 80 miles northwest of Montreal, is where you begin your high-speed,
thrill-a-minute lessons at the . . .
Rugged Terrain.(CONCIERGE SELECT)(Land Rover Experience and
Driving School)(Brief article)
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You may never drive across a river or maneuver uphill through
seemingly insurmountable mud ruts: as a result, you may never fully
optimize the ultra cool Terrain Response . . .
In the fast lane.(CONCIERGE SELECT)(Porsche Sport Driving
School)(Brief article)
Wet tracks, coned obstacles, and 16 hard turns at 100 miles per
hour push the driver full throttle at the Porsche Sport Driving School
in Birmingham, Alabama. There are a variety of programs . . .
Stocking the bar: keeping spirits high during the holiday
season.(EXECUTIVE ENTERTAINING)(Brief article)
FOR INTIMATE, SPONTANEOUS, or less formal holiday gatherings, you
don't need a bartending license to satisfy and impress your guests.
All you need is the right alcohol.
Steve Nixon, owner and . . .
Debt consolidation.(ASK YOUR ADVOCATE)(Brief article)
Q A I want to consolidate my debt. Could you give me names of some
of the companies that are top ranked?
--L. Chaira
Los Angeles
I'm sure you've been dreaming about the day when
you'll get . . .
Authorized user accounts are back: the FICO model gets another
face-lift.(DID YOU KNOW?)(Fair Isaac Corp.)
Credit has been more difficult to come by as a result of the ailing
economy, especially if you're trying to establish a credit history
for the first time. To the relief of many, Fair Isaac Corp., . . .
Know your rights if a store goes bankrupt: don't get cheated
if a retailer shuts its doors for good.(BUYING POWER)
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WHEN VERONICA WATTS, 39, OF Bowie, Maryland, spent $300 on gift
cams for herself and a friend at a local spa, she waited about six
months for the perfect occasion to cash . . .
A helping hand: debt support groups provide a sounding board and
financial guidance.(CONSUMER LIFE)
IF YOU'RE DROWNING IN DEBT AND IN NEED OF A FINANcial life
jacket, you're not alone. Consumers currently have more than $960
billion in revolving debt. Fortunately, there are debt support . . .
A valuable lesson.(PEP TALK)(working at a job you don't
like)(Brief article)
Q A I work in my family's business, but it's not where I
really want to be. I remain there because I don't want to let my
father down, and because I'm not qualified to do anything else. My
dream is . . .
Start from within.(MOTIVATION)(volunteerism )(Brief
article)
"Our children and community members need to see people of
color volunteer, inspire, and live as examples of excellence, integrity,
competence, and accomplishment," says John B. Hammond . . .
A call to action.(PEAK PERFORMANCE)(volunteers)(Brief
article)
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IN THE THROES OF AN ECONOMIC downturn, there is a crucial demand
for volunteers, says Alma Powell, chairwoman of America's Promise
Alliance, an organization founded in 1997 . . .
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