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M’Baye urges Harlem residents to become more proactive in order to hold on to their properties and even acquire more properties. People need to learn about the different types of mortgages available, and how to improve their credit scores. “I want people to know that even though they may not be walking around with cash to offer $1.5 million for a brownstone, there are still ways of being a part of the game," M’Baye

Joelle has catered corporate holiday parties, countless weddings and other events. Socially aware, she sometimes hosts political fundraisers at her spacious Victorian home where her guests rave about her fabulous cooking skills.
Her “brides� are often showcased in the society pages of The New York Times. She has been featured in the New York Daily News, the New York Post and other publications.

Here are some pointers to help prevent you from living back at Mom’s in your old room. a) Get your business plan together. This goes hand in hand with Fear number one: Failure. Because the more you have dissected what you need to do, the more realistic things will be for you. b) Get your Side-Hustle going! Start small with projects after work and on weekends. You can test the waters to see if your business is even worth expanding. A slow transition is key.

Hawthorne was recognized by the CUNY community as a distinguished alumnus who constantly gives back to his alma mater, Bronx Community College. Recently the businessman launched a series of scholarships valued at over $25,000 to BCC. His company, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill is also instrumental in giving scholarships to high schools students to pursue higher education

Hartman, a veteran in the publishing industry, founded N’DIGO in December 1989 as a monthly lifestyle "magapaper" highlighting Chicago’s Black leaders and newsmakers. Under Hartman’s leadership the circulation has grown from a 50,000 circulation publication to a weekly readership of 625,000 making it the number one African-American weekly in the country. Staying focused on the mantra: Power, Substance, Style, a signature that defined the old SaVoy, the new SaVoy is provocative with compelling editorial content that has a unique level of sophistication.

Evans’ expertise has been engaged by top companies including: Ford Motor Company, AVIS, Kraft Foods, Burger King, Ortho McNeil, Ortho-Biotech, Jansen Pharmaceuticals, the United Nations Summit Closing Concert at Madison Square Garden

Through a series of business mistakes on his behalf and the lack of a management team, he was pretty much forced out of the company with no stake. Fortunately though, he did have an employment agreement that paid him an annual salary – but not for long. Eventually, the company that he founded decided that paying their founder a salary wasn’t necessary anymore. And so, Amos was terminated completely from Famous Amos Cookies.

As Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Cynthia oversees Kang & Lee’s Account Management, Creative, and Media departments. Early in her tenure, she established K&L Direct, a division of the agency which was the first in the industry to address the cultural and linguistic needs of Asian American consumers through direct marketing. Cynthia also founded Kang & Lee’s Summer Internship Program that introduces college students to the rewards of a career in multicultural marketing.

The ideal candidate for seed-funding is someone who identifies a project in their community then comes up with a solution, Watson says. In addition to the $1,000, winning applicants also get linked with mentors and working professionals to help them raise more money and turn their dreams into viable enduring programs, Watson says. The young entrepreneurs are also provided with assistance for publicity and media coverage to highlight their efforts.

"Many people say they don’t know where to begin to learn about credit," says Rashad. "For them, education is the ultimate tool in helping make good financial decisions, and that’s what www.yourcreditcounts.com provides to anyone, anytime." Adds Olmos: "’Not only does the program help consumers understand credit, it can help them correct or improve their credit rating – and that gives them more and better financial options."