Starbucks Coffee Company has announced that it will be closing its more than 8,000 company-owned stores in the United States on the afternoon of May 29 to conduct racial-bias education geared toward preventing discrimination in our stores. The training will be provided to nearly 175,000 partners (employees) across the country and will become part of the onboarding process for new […]
on Apr 10, 2018 in Business
Check out New York Trend NYC’s leader, Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams tell her story to the The Network Journal. Click here to view the whole story.
on Mar 22, 2018 in Business
Brian Lamb, executive vice president, head of wealth and asset management, Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB), has been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2018 list of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America. “I am excited to see Brian recognized with this well-deserved honor. Brian is an inspirational leader with both strong character and outstanding […]
The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced its 2018 Retool Your School Grant Program. Now, in its ninth year, the program awards accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) grants to use toward creating sustainable renovations and additions to their campuses. The Home Depot has awarded $1.8 million to HBCUs since […]
On the March 17, 2017, women will convene at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY for an extraordinary International Women’s Conference hosted by Neva Alliance, New York. The fascinating one day conference is designed to speak to every woman; conference attendees will have an opportunity to network, exchange knowledge, connect, facilitate lasting connections and showcase […]
Long Island’s First National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Designed for Middle School Aged Girls Understanding the importance to promote student awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) and the opportunities for African Americans and other minorities in STEM related professions, the Long Island Chapter, The Links, Incorporated took the lead and provided a platform […]
Long Island, New York – New York State’s largest African American Chamber of Commerce Inc. LIAACC tells why small business owners, professionals and consumers should attend its February 22, 2018 African American Business Expo at Nassau Community College. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Business Expo is held in partnership Nassau Community […]
on Dec 14, 2017 in Business
Lincoln Financial Group has announced that Kirkland L. Hicks, executive vice president and general counsel, was included in Black Enterprise magazine’s list of Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America. The list highlights the highest-ranking African-American executives at the nation’s 1,000 largest publicly-traded companies and 100 international companies with significant U.S. operations. “Kirkland’s unique combination of legal expertise, business […]
on Dec 07, 2017 in Business
FedEx Corp.has been recognized as one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity by global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. FedEx ranked #13 on the list, which assessed more than 50 elements of team members’ experience on the job, including professional development, behaviors linked to innovation, leadership confidence and consistent […]
New York’s largest African American Chamber of Commerce LIAACC adds new leadership to its Board of Directors. Emerging leaders are vital in all sectors of society, and LIAACC is grateful that its organization is committed to leadership development and chamber development; and in its ability to attract leaders who are both willing and capable of […]
On February 22-25, 2018, Black women of all backgrounds, experience, and expression will gather for Power Rising: Building an Agenda for Black Women (www.powerrising.org) an historic summit that will build an actionable agenda that leverages our individual and collective power and influence for the advancement of ourselves, our families, our communities and our future. The […]
WGN America will air a Home Restoration Show like no other; starting Sunday, November 19, 2017 audiences will welcome into their Homes “Flip This Hood”; a show directed by Arthur Muhammad, an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer of the 2015 release, “Carter High” (which stars Charles Dutton, Vivica Fox, Pooch Hall, David Banner), has a […]
on Nov 09, 2017 in Business
Annual Pop Up Shop Artist Market Set To Be Held On Multiple Dates From Nov. 25, 2017 Through December 23, 2017. The Artist Market On Linden will be held at Innovations In Creative Arts 198-20 Linden Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412 QueensCenterArts.com 917 387-8311 FREE ADMISSION: Promoting “Shop Small and Shop Local”. “Shop Small and Shop Local […]
on Sep 19, 2017 in Business
Legislator Siela A. Bynoe In Partnership with Excelsior Growth Fund & Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Presents SMALL BUSINESS EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 “YES WE CAN” COMMUNITY CENTER 141 GARDEN ST., WESTBURY, NY 11590 EDUCATING, ENGAGING, AND EMPOWERING small and minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses to break through barriers JOIN US FOR Continental […]
Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams’ life was turned upside down in 2009. She discovered she had breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. During that same period, her husband of 30 years died at age 55 and, upon his death, she found out he was living a double life in Atlanta with another woman with whom […]
