Young Black Professional Guide

How to Get the Right Life Insurance

Talia Whyte — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:19 +0000

Life insurance is possibly one of the most important assets an individual could have. For young professionals who are just starting out in life, it is a great time to take this process seriously. There is not one life insurance policy that fits everyone, as your unique life circumstance makes a difference. Whether you are single, [...]

How to Revitalize Your Financial Life: Facing the Music

misssmith11 — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:39:44 +0000

Sigh,there are a few things I’ve been avoiding since I was laid off last year: looking at my credit card bill, checking out my student loan bill, and finding out the status of my 401k. But it’s a new year and adults don’t duck their problems. With that said, it’s time to look the big [...]

Brazen Careerist Launches a Gen-Y Focused Web Site

Amani — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:00:50 +0000

Brazen Careerist is a social network aimed at Gen-Y professionals who might not have the long list of years of experience in comparison to their older and more "experienced" counterparts. The site defines itself as "a social network for Generation Y professionals. You come here to build a network of your peers, find jobs, and be recognized for your ideas." Find out more important info inside.

Is It Really Just Hair?

Anilia — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:14:53 +0000

Ladies, if you’ve ever rocked a weave, afro or braids to work, you are familiar with the two questions that your white coworkers generally ask: 1) how’d you do that and 2) is it yours? Your black female coworkers generally ask a different set of questions: 1) what kind of hair did you use and [...]

Keep Your Finances Up to Date with Mint iPhone App.

Amani — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:59 +0000

If you are searching for an app to assist you in getting organized with your finances, I recommend the Mint iPhone app. Find out more interesting details inside this article.

TheGrio’s 100: Tim King, prepping the next generation

misssmith11 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:14 +0000

Tim King was, in his words, the “stereotypical bourgie black kid.” He attended private schools in his hometown of Chicago and went on to obtain a law degree from Georgetown University. But with his success, King also saw a problem – one he would later work to resolve. “In education, it seems [...]

Looking for a Spa appointment? There’s an App for that.

Amani — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:20:42 +0000

The best website for spa travel according to USA Today and Forbes Magazine is Spafinder. They have just entered the digital world as they have released an iPhone app. Find out more information here.

A Non-Profit Trains Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs

Guest Contributor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:48 +0000

Growing up in Ethiopia, Alfa Demmellash had no idea she would one day start a non-profit that trains entrepreneurs in low-income areas.

5 Key Traits of Great Leaders

Guest Contributor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:18 +0000

n the book, Lessons From the Top: The Search for America’s Best Business Leaders, Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, made the following observation: “I think it’s very difficult to lead today when people are not really truly participating in the decision. You won’t be able to attract and retain great [...]

10 Reasons to Attend the 2010 H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference at the Harvard Business School

Guest Contributor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:07:35 +0000

1. The theme, “Defining Our Moment: Capitalizing on Uncertainty” couldn’t be more appropriate for what most of us are going through 2. Derrick N. Ashong, that guy from the YouTube video about Obama, now has his own show on Oprah radio, and will be speaking Friday night 3. 500+ other young black professionals will be in attendance [...]