Samara Lynn
Black Enterprise
New York, NY, United States
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Great Back to School Tech: Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet Combo
The Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 is a great option as a back-to-school tool or as a work accessory. Here is a rundown of its specs and a review. → Read More
Black Women Less Likely to be Promoted, Receive Recognition for Accomplishments
A new study confirms the many workplace inequities of which professional black women are already familiar: Black women, face huge disadvantages at work. → Read More
Many of the Entrepreneurs Finding Success with Rising Tide Capital are Black, Over-40 Single Mothers
Rising Tide Capital says most of the entrepreneurs it helps succeed are not young, white techie bros. They are black, single mothers over 40 years old. → Read More
The Push to Get More Black People Working in Cybersecurity
One organization is focused on getting more black people working in the cybersecurity field. There will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021. → Read More
'We Have a Long Way to Go:' Descendants of First Black Americans on Race Relations
The descendants of one of the first black American families say race relations in the United States still have "a long way to go." → Read More
Meet Nissan’s New Diversity Leader
Rodney Francis will replace retiring diversity head Jeffrey Webster and will continue to help Nissan with its diversity and inclusion strategy. → Read More
Ariel Investments Appoints Noted Black Business Executive to Its Board
Ariel Investments adds yet another black business titan to its team. Leslie “Les” Brun has been appointed to the company’s board of directors. → Read More
Soup’s On for This Ex-Convict Turned Ramen Noodle Entrepreneur
His may be the only black-owned instant ramen noodle company: Formerly incarcerated Ron Freeman got the business idea while serving time. → Read More
Car Mechanic Becomes Medical Doctor at 47-Years-Old
For 25 years, Carl Allamby ran an auto repair shop. At 47-years-old, he graduated from medical school and is now in his residency. → Read More
Bette Midler: They Aren't Just 'Blackground.' There's An Actual 'Blacks for Trump' Group
Bette Midler's 'blackground' tweet aside, this black man, Maurice Symonette, says he and his organization supports Trump and wants to see him re-elected. → Read More
Sold! Ebony Magazine's Iconic Photo Archive Sells for $30 Million
A group of foundations led by the J. Paul Getty Trust will collectively purchase the Ebony photo archive for $30 million, reports The Chicago Tribune. → Read More
His Name’s Not Jack, But He’s Finding Business Success with Beans
Entrepreneur Ibraheem Basir has found a way to elevate the humble legume and build a burgeoning beans business influened by Black and Latino cuisines. → Read More
Black Woman Yale Grad Is New Acting President of Planned Parenthood
Alexis McGill Johnson has just been named the new Acting President and CEO of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. → Read More
Two African American High School Boys Make History at Harvard Debate
Two African American Atlanta-area high school students led their debate team to its second consecutive win at the annual Harvard debate tournament. → Read More
Colleges and Universities Now Offering Degrees in Marijuana
As the demand for cannabis increases, a more marijuana-educated workforce will be needed. With schools offering areas of study in cannabis, more African Americans have an entry point into this booming business. → Read More
Bob Johnson, BET Founder, Praises Trump, Says Democrats Have Moved “Too Far Left”
In the interview, Bob Johnson describes himself as a “long-time centrist and Democrat." He also has some praise for President Trump. → Read More
AfroFuture Fest Organizers Change Decision to Charge White People More for Tickets
The AfroFuture Fest came under scrutiny when its organizers announced that it would charge non-POC more for tickets. It has since changed its stance. → Read More
7 Powerful Takeaways from Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Testimony to Congress about Reparations
Here are seven particularly powerful statements Ta-Nehisi Coates made during his testimony to Congress on the need for reparations. → Read More
This Woman Says Black Investors Should Pay Close Attention to Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency, Libra
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency is bound to be a game-changer, says this crypto expert. Here is how Libra could help black investors build wealth. → Read More
Shaq Invests in Nine Atlanta-Area Papa John’s Restaurants
Shaquille O’Neal invested in nine Papa John’s locations in the Atlanta area. Since his retirement, NBA Hall-of-Famer has landed major business deals. → Read More