Motivating People Around the World to Reach Greater Heights…the Les Way
By Donald James For more than four decades, the name Les Brown has been synonymous with empowering people to aim high, achieve, and make positive transformations in their respective lives, communities, professions, companies, families, and other sectors of commitments. Simply put, when Les Brown speaks, people listen and their lives change for the better. As a renowned corporate trainer, mentor, speaking coach and best-selling author, Brown is one of the world’s most sought-after motivational speakers. Blessed with a signature smile, engaging personality, and unique sense of humor, all provide
Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. Pens Powerful Book
Former Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. is a man of courage, with a renewed mission. In his new book, THE FINGER OF GOD: FROM THE LINEAGE OF DAVID TO THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES (Archway Publishing – 2021), Jackson takes readers on a historical Constitutional odyssey intertwined with Biblical and scholarly quotes, along with illuminating transparencies about his personal, political and prison life. In his points of references in THE FINGER OF GOD Jackson relies upon his theological wisdom and the foundation of the forefathers of our
It Started With Us: The True Origins Of Black History Month
Black Information Network Black History Month is here! A time to celebrate and acknowledge the many contributions that African Americans have had, and continue to do so, in America. While many people honor the annual observance by highlighting memorable figures in history, the origins of BHM are still unclear to many. One Twitter user tweeted: “The only black history history books taught us was systemic racism. the only black historical figures history books taught us was rosa parks & MLK.” Another tweeter shared: “Raise your hand if your history books didn’t teach
It Pays to Give: How Philanthropy Can Fuel Generational Wealth
On the road to wealth, giving away money does not immediately come to mind as a part of that journey. President & CEO of Alexander Legacy Private Wealth Management, Jacqueline Campbell, says that should not be the case.“Most of your major philanthropists talk about giving. If billionaires are talking about it, why aren’t we? You don’t amass your wealth that way, but you attract it when you are a giver.” Campbell has more than 25 years of experience in the wealth management industry. She managed an investment team
Estate Planning: When There’s a Will, Things Go Your Way
In 2021, according to caring.com, only 27.5 percent of Black Americans had a will. Patrick Hicks, Head of Legal at Trust & Will, says due to COVID, that number although it is low, is probably the highest its ever been. “The pandemic has led many to look for estate planning services that are accessible,” Hicks told caring.com.Estate planning is more than just writing a will. Quinntarra Morant works every day to educate her community in Pittsburgh and raise awareness. Morant is a licensed Black attorney specializing in
What New Workforce Dynamics Mean for Black Professionals
The last two years have resulted in a paradigm shift in the global workforce. The pandemic drastically changed behavioral norms– and businesses and employees alike had to adjust to the new rules of corporate America. Businesses had to identify ways to retain productive employees, particularly during the “Great Resignation of 2021 which saw thousands of employees exit the workforce to seek better working conditions, compensation, and opportunities. As corporations set up for remote working, they also engaged in culture work – having outside consultants perform a culture audit,
Lusia Harris, The Only Woman Drafted To An NBA Team, Dies At 66
Photo: Getty Images Lusia Harris, the only woman officially drafted by an NBA team passed away in her native Mississippi at the age of 66, her family announced Tuesday (January 18). "We are deeply saddened to share the news that our angel, matriarch, sister, mother, grandmother, Olympic medalist, the Queen of Basketball, Lusia Harris has passed away unexpectedly today in Mississippi," Harris' family said in a statement."The recent months brought Ms. Harris great joy, including the news of an upcoming wedding of her youngest son and the outpouring of recognition received by a recent documentary
André Leon Talley, Legendary ‘Vogue’ Editor, Dead At 73
Courtesy of Black Information Network André Leon Talley has died at the age of 73. According to TMZ, Vogue's former creative director and one-time editor-at-large passed away on Tuesday (January 18) at a hospital in White Plains, NY. It's currently unclear why he was in the hospital. Talley worked as the Fashion News Director at Vogue from 1983 to 1987, then as Creative Director from 1988 to 1995, and Editor-At-Large from 1998-2013. He will be remembered as a trailblazer in the fashion industry. During his time at Vogue and beyond, Talley, who was considered one of the first mainstream
Get more Vitamin D this winter; try increasing your sunlight in these cities
For a large part of the nation, winter is brutal. Days are shorter, temperatures are colder, and some suffer from a holiday hangover of initially struggling to reacclimate to their routine. For overall improved health a quick winter getaway may be just what the doctor ordered, especially for African Americans. “Those most at risk for low vitamin D levels are people of color,” Pennsylvania State University molecular immunology professor Margherita T. Cantorna told The Washington Post. “Dark -skinned individuals are more likely than fair-skinned individuals to be low
History-Making Quarters Featuring Maya Angelou Ship Out To Banks Across US
By Cherranda Smith, Black Information Network Quarters featuring poet Maya Angelou are officially in circulation. The US Mint announced Monday (January 10) that the history-making quarters shipped out to banks across the US. Maya Angelou is the first Black woman to be featured on a US quarter. The design featuring the late poet laureate and author is the first in the "American Women Quarters Program" which will put out multiple quarters featuring trailblazing women in American history over the next four years. "Each 2022 quarter is designed to reflect the breadth and depth of accomplishments being celebrated throughout this