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Ford Motor Company Exceeds 2010 Goal for Spending with Minority- and Women-Owned Business

Kudos to Ford. More corporations need to follow their lead. Some need to spend more with W/MBE across the nation.            Ford Motor Company Exceeds 2010 Goal for Spending with Minority- and Women-Owned… — DEARBORN, Mich., May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —.

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10 CEOs Who Got Rich By Squeezing Workers

No wonder these companies are able to achieve the financial results they do. Corporate greed has destroyed the American worker and the American family. 10 CEOs Who Got Rich By Squeezing Workers | Mother Jones.

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‘The Game’ Producers Sign Major BET Deal

Congratulations to Salim and Mara Brock Akil! This deal will signify continuation of the long overdue programming overhaul at BET. ‘The Game’ Producers Sign Major BET Deal.

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Luther Campbell Lays Out His Platform and Reasons for Running

I don’t live in Miami-Dade county but, if I did I would support “Uncle Luke.” He singlehandedly created an outlet for the recording industry in the city. I believe he represents a positive change and break of the status quo in … Continue reading

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States Shortchange The Unemployed With Junk Debit Card Fees: Study

Unemployment benefits are not much. They seldom take care of a person’s basic needs, much less a family’s. Having fees attached to the debit card is not fair at all. States Shortchange The Unemployed With Junk Debit Card Fees: Study.

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How the Government Can Help Reduce the Jobless Rate for African Americans

There’s so many challenges to finding a job. Interview bias, background & credit checks, setting job qualifications so high for positions that neither compensate adequately for the qualifications and would only attract the most desperate job hunter and the list … Continue reading

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I’m drooling!!

Imagine sitting with a big glass of milk; dunking these in the cold creamy goodness. We may not have long to wait! Nabisco is preparing for national launch the TRIPLE DOUBLE OREO!! It may be $5 a bag, but I … Continue reading

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Microsoft Buying Skype For $8.5 Billion

eBay bought Skype for $2.6 billion and sells for $8.5 billion today. Nice profit. I’m ambivalent about it the sale. Big, bad Microsoft may rot what makes Skype Skype-free internet telephony. Microsoft Buying Skype For $8.5 Billion : NPR.

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Amid Nationwide Financial Crisis, CEO Pay Leapt 11 Percent Last Year

The rich get richer…..SHAMEFUL. Amid Nationwide Financial Crisis, CEO Pay Leapt 11 Percent Last Year | AlterNet.

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The Purpose of Political Capital: Three Agenda Items for Obama

Excellent commentary by Rinku Sen. Each of three items outlined are important. Item three, businesses will obviously fight. I think re-working the laws that allow companies to “offshore” to avoid taxes needs to be reworked. 60 Minutes did an excellent piece on … Continue reading

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