| By Lorie A. L. Nicholas | Did you know that approximately 40% of people experience financial loss due to procrastination (Gura, 2008)? Think about it. How many times have you said, or heard someone you know say that they are going to get around to paying their bills before the deadline, or they are …
| By Shea Zephir | Blacks are still the largest racial minority in the US to date. They are the driving force of pop culture, the leaders of mainstream culture, and the key influencers of major global brands. The 2013 Nielsen African-American consumer report reveals that black consumerism is expected to increase from $1 trillion …
By Lorie A. L. Nichols Have you ever wondered what you would do if you had a million dollars? For some, having a million dollars may seem like a far-fetched idea, not even worth thinking about. But the reality is that many of us have the opportunity to become “Self-Made Millionaires”. Becoming a “Self-Made Millionaire” …
Hundreds of fast food workers and supporters protested outside New York City restaurants Thursday to demand higher wages for their low-paying jobs, including about 60 at a midtown Wendy’s who chanted: “Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Minimum wage has got to go!” Linda Archer said she has worked at a nearby McDonald’s for three years and …
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If you’re thinking about getting a caterer for a party, wedding, or any type of event, then check out Midnite Muncheez catering service. I’ve had the pleasure of tasting some of their dishes and they have some of the tastiest food I’ve ever eaten. I had the privilege of sitting down with the owner of …
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The all women’s Big Hat Brunch: If I Knew Then, What I Know Now will bring together women from the younger generation and more experienced generation to facilitate encouraging and enlightening conversations among seasoned professionals and aspiring youth. With both panel and round table discussions, the Saturday afternoon lunch will highlight the importance of entrepreneurial …
Sharing wisdom over Brunch. Big Hat Brunch meets in Harlem this April. Read More »
The number of applications a college can receive for a job opening is staggering. At the college where I’m Associate Director of Human Resources, we receive anywhere from 175 and 250. If a job-seeker wants to stand out in this sea of applications, it is essential that the submission is visually appealing, smartly written, grammatically …
Toni Fay is a well-established career woman. She received a B.A. degree from Duquesne University, a M.S.W. degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and a M.Ed. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Fay began working as a caseworker for the New York City Department of Welfare in 1968. She was then named the director of …