The Black Perspective

"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." Tony Robbins, success coach

Can you think of a single profession, career, or entrepreneurial endeavor that wouldn't require strong communication skills? Isn’t this important skill absolutely necessary to effectively convey your ideas and help you interact positively with others inside and outside of the business? I am confident you won't think of an example because we all have to connect with other people on a regular basis, regardless of the profession, if we are to be successful.

Wide-Ranging Group to Focus on Addressing Issues That Influence the Talent Pipeline to Professional Baseball 

Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig today announced the creation of an On-Field Diversity Task Force to address the talent pipeline that impacts the representation and development of diverse players and on-field personnel in Major League Baseball, particularly African-Americans.

U.S. Army Partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund Promotes Opportunities for College Scholarships

(BLACK PR WIRE) – Alexandria, Va. (Apr. 29, 2013) — The U.S. Army and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have completed a cooperative arrangement designed to ensure students have greater access to the education, resources and training necessary to become leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related Army career fields. 

If you feel overqualified, bored with your daily routine, or underappreciated, it might be time to talk to your boss about improving your working conditions.

Talking to your boss about your future can be scary so to help you through this life-changing meeting, AARP has compiled some helpful answers to some of the biggest career questions: