Mark Zuckerberg reaches out to HBCUs

Perception matters (sometimes more than reality sadly). Today’s perception of the tech industry is two-fold.  On the positive, technology is seen as the innovative force behind much of the countries success.  On the negative side, the tech sector is also seen as unwelcoming to black and Hispanic peoples.  Understanding this issue, Mark Zuckerberg is doing … Read more

Who is Donell Creech and what will be the approach of The Diversity 360 report?

Donell Creech is a change agent who is willing to speak out and make a difference in our society. Creech labels himself as, “a transmedia entrepreneur looking to create enterprises that holistically serve humanity.” I recently learned about Creech and his initiatives after reading articles about this year’s SXSW festival. The most intriguing thing I … Read more

President Trump recently sat down with community bankers to discuss the ways to boost lending and regulatory reforms

President Trump is slowly coming through with his promises to help small business. This past week President Trump and his administration met with community bankers to discuss ways to boost federal lending to US small businesses and find ways to solve regulatory issues. Coming into the meeting bankers were optimistic about President Trump’s planned regulatory … Read more

What will Diversity and Inclusion look like over the next four years?

Like most things under the new Trump administration, things are changing.  After the recent budget release, many are preparing for the worst as massive cuts were proposed to initiatives benefiting small business, the elderly, and diversity.  While those in support of American Defense are praising the President, the average citizen is wondering where they fit … Read more

Top 5 anchor businesses for entrepreneurs

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who wants to open a small business? On my way home from work, I was listening to the Karen Hunter Show on Sirius XM Urban View and learned about some important facts people looking to start a business should know.  Hunter had two guest speakers from the wealth financing firm Momentum who spoke … Read more