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Side hustles have no age limit, and can be a smart move no matter how old you ard. These days, even retirees are moving into the side hustle business to supplement their incomes, or even to keep from getting bored. But here are some reasons why a side hustle can be even more valuable for young people. (Black Enterprise)
Visit https://www.blackenterprise.com/4-reasons-to-pursue-a-side-hustle-while-you-are-young/ to view the full article online. |
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Trade war fears are rattling investors. But is the recent volatility in the global stock and bond markets really a sign that a recession might be lurking just around the corner?
Not so fast. (CNN) Visit https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/28/investing/economy-recession-fears-slowdown/index.html to view the full article online. |
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Working from home isn’t all sunshine and workout clothes. Here’s how to beat the collaboration, productivity, and emotional disadvantages that can arise. (Fast Company)
Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90395082/how-to-address-the-productivity-and-satisfaction-pitfalls-of-remote-work to view the full article online. |
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Laura Morgan Roberts, professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, says that organizations are still falling short on promoting racial diversity, particularly in their most senior ranks. While many large companies have “inclusion” initiatives, most leaders still shy away from frank discussions about how the experiences of their black employees and executives — including their feelings of authenticity and potential for advancement — differ from those of their white peers. She points to several ways we can change these dynamics. (Harvard Business Review)
Visit https://hbr.org/ideacast/2019/08/how-african-americans-advance-at-work-and-what-organizations-can-do-to-help to view the full article online. |
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The importance of diversity in business is understated in many cases. However, for a company to experience its true potential, it must be willing to take advantage of the benefits that a diverse workforce offers. (Forbes)
Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2019/08/28/15-effective-strategies-for-encouraging-diversity-within-the-workplace/#75fe64e55802 to view the full article online. |
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China indicated that it wouldn’t immediately retaliate against the latest U.S. tariff increase announced by President Donald Trump last week, emphasizing the need to discuss ways to deescalate the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. (Bloomberg)
Visit https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-29/china-indicates-it-won-t-retaliate-against-newest-u-s-tariffs to view the full article online. |
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Building a diverse STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) workforce is an enduring priority in the United States, but predominantly white institutions (PWIs) have been slow to correct the systematic exclusion of Native Americans, Hispanics, and African Americans from educational opportunities. (ScienceMag)
Visit https://blogs.sciencemag.org/books/2019/08/27/making-black-scientists/ to view the full article online. |
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The University of the Virgin Islands welcomes Dr. Kendra L. Harris as the new dean of the School of Business and professor of marketing. Harris brings with her over 25 years of professional and higher education experience that includes numerous awards. (The St. John Source)
Visit https://stjohnsource.com/2019/08/26/uvi-names-kendra-l-harris-dean-of-the-school-of-business/ to view the full article online. |
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Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nbm-netwire/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=577837&issueID=67016 to view the full article online. |
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As influencer marketing budgets are rising to never before seen heights, diversity advocates and a growing number of consumers are calling companies out on social media for their lack of diversity. (CNBC)
Visit https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/29/instagram-influencers-are-often-white-leading-to-brand-criticism.html to view the full article online. |
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For small companies, marketing as a concept is all over the map and heavily depends on what sort of business you run. Small business marketing has evolved over time and continues to transform the commercial landscape in unpredictable ways. But one constant is the need for fresh strategies and campaigns to attract and retain customers and get your voice heard above the clamor. (Digital Trends)
Visit https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/the-best-marketing-apps-for-small-businesses/ to view the full article online. |
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You've got a great idea, you're brimming with enthusiasm, and you're pretty sure that the world is going to beat a path to your door to buy your new product or service. But the road ahead will be filled with speed bumps and potholes, from outside competition to legal disputes within your own company. (Business Insider)
Visit https://www.businessinsider.com/biggest-mistakes-startup-entrepreneurs-make-2019-8 to view the full article online. |
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The escalating trade war with China sparked a war of words at the recent G7 meeting over the likelihood that new tariffs will tip the global economy into recession. Even President Donald Trump’s claim on Monday morning — that China is asking the U.S. to “get back to the table” — can’t change the likelihood that a recession is looming. (Forbes)
Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/phillipbraun/2019/08/28/business-leaders-need-to-prepare-now-for-a-recessionheres-why/#1eb8813d3c1d to view the full article online. |
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When it comes to personal finances, how do millennials differ from past generations? Finance and technology executives weigh in. (Fortune)
Visit https://fortune.com/2019/08/28/millennials-invest-finance-and-tech/ to view the full article online. |
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The typical white family in America has 10 times the wealth of a typical black family—a figure that has barely changed in two decades and has actually widened in the current economic expansion. (CBS)
Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/racial-wealth-gap-costs-economy-1-5-trillion-dollars-report-finds/ to view the full article online. |
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A recent issue of the Wall Street Journal features the obituary of James "Bud" Ward, an African-American consultant who passed away on July 31. Over the course of his life, Ward experienced two views of careers, one before and one after the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. (Forbes)
Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelbarthur/2019/08/24/how-bud-ward-helped-pave-the-way-for-minorities-in-corporate-america/#34896a8568ac to view the full article online. |
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Joe Biden’s campaign convened a dozen or so black reporters from major media outlets Tuesday for what was offered as a private, off-the-record sit-down with the Democratic front-runner. (Politico)
Visit https://www.politico.com/story/2019/08/27/biden-black-reporters-1476637 to view the full article online. |
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If you’ve worked very long in the corporate field, you’ve likely been exposed to high-level executives who were strong, competent, insightful leaders. You’ve also likely been exposed to executives who weren’t. The difference between the two is often dramatic. (Forbes)
Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/08/23/how-to-be-a-leader-of-leaders/#29dc7cc45882 to view the full article online. |
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Carla Lewis, chief technology officer for C Spire, a Mississippi-based diversified telecommunications and technology services company, has been named one of the Magnolia State’s most influential African Americans by the Our Mississippi Honors organization. (Mississippi Business Journal)
Visit https://msbusiness.com/2019/08/lewis-named-one-of-mississippis-most-influential-african-americans/ to view the full article online. |
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Double Dutch jump rope rarely gets its due in drama, but the game inspires a touching moment in “Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine,” Lynn Nottage’s satire about upward and downward mobility in contemporary America. (Washington Post)
Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/lynn-nottages-comic-fabulation-maps-a-slide-down-the-social-ladder/2019/08/28/0b4a2508-c9a5-11e9-be05-f76ac4ec618c_story.html?noredirect=on to view the full article online. |
