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On a mission: Parole Board Chairman Mark Conrad balances public safety, taxpayers' money and second chancesThe convicted murderer faced the parole board humbly. In Levi's jeans, a pressed blue shirt and shackles, Stephen Emmons read from a statement hand-written on a sheet of yellow legal paper. More » |
CAMKit encourages girls to explore career optionsFor many young women, getting ahead in life means finding a mentor who will guide them in the right direction. More » |
Epiphany School grooms talented youth for future successSince its founding in 1998, the motto of Epiphany School has been simple and clear: "Never give up on a child." More » |
The Passage Universal Health Care LegislationThis week, Basic Black explores the impact of the passage of universal health care reform legislation - especially its impact on communities of color and the violent reaction from opponents to the legislation. More » |
The Donut Man: For the last 20 years, Clayton Turnbull has preached the virtues of politics and businessSome people thought Clayton Turnbull was crazy. A successful businessman, Turnbull had decided to open up a Dunkin' Donuts franchise in, of all places, Mattapan Square. It was 1992, and ,at the time, Mattapan was one of Boston's busiest crime zones - not exactly a neighborhood where billion-dollar, international chains like to operate. More » |
How to start and run a successful black business today - Making a profitLast month I covered three important aspects of starting and running a successful business: doing your homework, planning realistically and financing your business adequately. In this article, I will cover the critical issue of profit. More » |
Banner Biz Q&AQ: What is microfinancing and why the demand in this country? A: The United States is rich with microentrepreneurs - owners of the smallest of businesses, typically with fewer than five employees and capital needs of less than $35,000. According to research, more than 10 million of these entrepreneurs, primarily minorities and women, lack access to small business capital. Microfinance - the provision of small loans, often less than $10,000, helps these small businesses grow. More » |
