LOCAL NEWS
Jazz musician finds sound in BostonBorn in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, Donald Harrison grew up steeped in jazz culture, dancing to traditional jazz and listening to the wealth of African American music played there. More » |
On the move: Gordon Thompson's medical research supply company is ready for expansionIn a city that takes pride in its billion dollar health care industry, Gordon Thompson and his medical research supply company has established a solid piece of business real estate. More » |
How to Start and Run a Successful Black Business TodayWith so many people out of work during this economic recession, there is an upsurge in entrepreneurial activity as people try to establish a livelihood. This occurs even as the formation of new business is at a cyclical low. More » |
Banner Biz Q&ARonald L. Walker II is president & founding partner of Next Street, a merchant bank started to serve high-performing, high-potential inner city small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States. Before Next Street, Walker was executive vice president and regional executive of retail banking for Sovereign Bank in Greater Boston. More » |
Basic BlackA conversation on the corporate connections of the Congressional Black Caucus and how it impacts representation for communities of color. Also, a discussion on the lack of tenure opportunities for professors of color in Boston area universities. Our guests: Phillip Martin, journalist, The World; Latoyia Edwards, New England Cable News; Kim McLarin, writer-in-residence, Emerson College; and Mingus Mapps, professor of African and African American Studies and Politics, Brandeis University. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Brandeis prof examines politics of 'Push'The full, ungainly title makes the film's origin clear: "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire." More » |
Obama seeks money, interventions to stem dropoutsWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama took aim Monday at the nation?s school dropout epidemic, proposing $900 million to states and education districts that agree to drastically change or even shutter their worst performing schools. More » |
Jordan faces challenges in owning the BobcatsCHARLOTTE, N.C. - Michael Jordan's drive and immense physical talent made him an NBA superstar. His stardom and shrewdness helped him make millions in business. More » |
Obama, Brown mull basketball gameSPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - Could President Barack Obama use the basketball court to avenge a Democrat's loss in a key Senate race? More » |
Nation of Islam widens how it approaches reformROSEMONT, Ill. - Malik Shabazz came to the Nation of Islam the way many before him have: through jail. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn'tPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month - yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher. More » |
