Atlanta is America’s past and future
“Ooh, well, they ain’t never gonna win. They made God mad.” I got a taste of that distinctly Atlantan verve before I’d barely left Hartsfield-Jackson airport. As we passed the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, my exasperated Uber driver Chandra pointed out that, to build the 71,000-seat sports and concert venue, the developers razed not only Mount Vernon Baptist […]
How to turn fun HBCU Homecoming memories into powerful networking moments
It is officially homecoming season! In the midst of tailgates, step shows, and reunions on the yard, career experts encourage everyone, especially young professionals, to use homecoming as an opportunity to expand their professional networks and boost their chances of new career opportunities. “When you are at homecoming, you are in the midst of just […]
North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, exceed 2020 voter turnout
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More North Carolina residents turned out to cast ballots on the first day of early voting this year than in 2020, even as residents from the mountainous western portion of the state continued to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. Preliminary data shows a record 353,166 people cast ballots at more than […]
Are Food Trucks the Future for Entrepreneurial Immigrants?
If you stroll down any block in a major city, chances are high that you’ll encounter a food truck. These mobile food options sell almost any kind of cuisine you can think of—from old standbys like hot dogs and ice cream to upscale eats like Mexican birria tacos, Peruvian ceviche or authentic halal chicken over […]
Apple’s New Business Connect Updates Help Small Businesses Spotlight Brand Identity
Apple has introduced new tools for enhancing business visibility across its digital ecosystem in an effort to help small and virtual enterprises establish their brand presence among over 1 billion people who use Apple. On October 16, the Cupertino giant announced an update to its Business Connect initiative, introducing tools designed to help every business […]
