Five Reasons Why iPad Isn’t Just a Big iPod

Admittedly, I’m an Apple enthusiast.  Fact is, I take deep cultural issue with the word “boy” in “Apple Fanboy”, so Apple enthusiast it is.  In April of 2008, as a career PC/Windows corporate user, I found myself at wits end with my Sony VAIO running Vista at a snails pace on a machine maxed out […]

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Michael Eric Dyson Featured in Savoy Professional Summer 2009 Issue: Moving Beyond the Afterglow of President Obama’s Election

Savoy Professional entrusted me with their recent cover story (Summer Issue 2009) on Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.  Dr. Dyson is a world class academic but uniquely also the common man’s intellectual.  As promised in the article, this post includes additional text and recordings from my interview with Dr.

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Jaden Wilkins Presidential Whiz Kid Knows His Facts

At 5 years old, Jaden Wilkins sparked his mastery of presidential history from a placemat adorned with historical facts and trivia about our nation’s former presidents.

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Let’s Do Business 2 – Supplier Diversity Conference with Leaders in the Banking Industry

This event brings together the largest financial institutions with a vested interest in the development of diverse businesses like yours. Participating banks include; Bank of America, Bank of the West, Citi, City National Bank, Comerica, JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, Promerica, Torrey Pines Bank, US Bank, Union Bank of California and Wells Fargo. Along with the financial institutions they will bring their first tier suppliers for matchmaking and networking opportunities.

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Real World of Vendor Client Relationships

Examines the chase of business and building relationships with clients in perhaps the most dead on video portrayal of the sales dance in real world situations.

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The Construction Skills Development Institute – A Model for Youth and Community Development

Around the country, state and municipal governments are promoting “shovel ready” projects that will yield immediate stimulus package dollars and begin to change the landscape of tough economic times. With a long term view on impacting the community, the Greater Atlanta Economic Alliance is laying strong foundations in the lives of young people with their innovative mentoring and development program called the Construction Skills Development Institute.

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Honored to Receive Award for Minority Business Advocacy

On June 4, 2009 I was humbled to be among a distinguished group of honorees recognized at a reception on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. by the National Council of Asian American Business Associations (NCAABA).

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Consumer Reports Video Retracting iPhone 4 Endorsement

While the creative genius of the FaceTime commercial is being celebrated and lauded for it’s emotional connection, Consumer Reports has […]

THE GRIO’S 100: History Makers in the Making List Released

Malcolm Gladwell (Author) named to theGrio.com's Top 100 History Makers in the Making

NEW YORK – February 1, 2010 – To mark the launch of their new black history section , theGrio.com (www.thegrio.com) […]

Riot Outfitters Returns to CES Bigger and Better

Directing the manufacturing muscle of Detroit toward electronic accessories is a booming business for Rochester Hills, Michigan-based Riot Outfitters. With […]

Riot Outfitters New Accessories Hit Best Buy, Launch Retail Site and Prepare for CES 2010

Detroit Michigan’s Riot Outfitters recently launched their new line of iPod and iPhone products available in Best Buy stores nation […]

Heineken Red Star Soul Tour Uses Social Media to Create A Premium Brand Experience

Heineken’s Red Star Soul created strong brand connections with VIP invitation only concerts with the biggest names and emerging artists in Hip-Hop and R&B including Ludacris, Big Boi, Common, T-Pain, Melanie Fiona and T-Pain in 9 cities around the country.

Examining the Life of the Mind: A Talk with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Reprint of cover story by Edward Cates on Georgetown Professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson to discuss his latest book, politics and accountability. Reprinted from Savoy Professional Magazine’s 2009 Summer Edition.