By Dr. Lance McCarthy A few months ago, I had the pleasure of sharing my economic development research in a TED TALK. The topic was “African...
Walking into the Brown Sugar Bakeshop in downtown Little Rock is a treat unto itself. The smell of pastries perfumes the air. There is music, usually...
On a recent weekday morning, the selection of top stories on the Chicago Defender website homepage was not so different from that of other news providers:...
Above image: Amanda at the PopShop at Cornell University. The PopShop is a co-working space at allows students from the universities seven college come together. From...
By Robert J. Newman and Joel Nathan Rosen In 1883, when Chicago White Stockings’ star, Cap Anson, refused to compete against a Toledo, Ohio team that...
Sam’s Club shoppers are familiar with the work Rosalind Brewer performs every day. The President and CEO of the Walmart division consistently demonstrates the importance of...
As America continues the annual ritual of “celebrating” the countless achievements of African Americans during the February observance of Black History Month, I think it makes...
