Advice From Blerd Entrepreneurs to Their Younger Selves
Before geek became chic, it was just another synonym for outcast. So as a blerd—a black nerd—maintaining a career, that in most cases you had…
Black Tech Leaders Address Silicon Valley’s Diversity Issue
Each year, the Black Enterprise TechConneXt Summit brings together tech leaders, executives, innovators, renowned speakers, and entrepreneurs with the goal of empowering people of color…
This Coca-Cola Executive May Be Liberia’s Next President
What would you expect one of BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Most Powerful Executives to do after retirement? Well, if that professional is Alexander Benedict Cummings Jr., the…
How a Victim of Domestic Violence Rebuilt Her Career After Leaving Her Abuser
Domestic violence is a hidden yet harsh reality for many women who show up at work every day. In fact, according to the National Coalition Against…