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  • Philanthropic organizations need more diversity

    By Kevin A. Pemberton

    7:45 AM on 07/15/2009

    One of the most surprising and unknown facts about Michael Jackson's life was that he was a formidable philanthropist. In fact, he had an entry in the Guinness Book of Records for the pop star who gave most money to charitable causes. However, within the ranks of the vast majority...

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  • What Hip-Hop can teach you about business

    By Kevin A. Pemberton

    7:53 AM on 06/11/2009

    Since the recession began in December 2007, Black unemployment has risen 4.5 points, to 13.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rather than sit on the sidelines anxiously waiting to be plucked from unemployment obscurity some individuals have decided to direct their efforts towards self-employment. In these challenging economic...

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