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BUSINESS / NEWS Tue Jan 15, 2008 @ 8:16am neoform

MSNBC -- Many of us are marveling at how seemingly far our society has come given a man with an African American heritage is being considered a serious candidate for president. But in the workplace, attitudes toward many black workers are anything but inspiring... Read More

BUSINESS / OPINION Wed May 16, 2007 @ 10:50pm neoform

BusinessWeek -- African Americans are snapping up broadband--and closing the digital divide Speedy internet connections once were considered perks for the privileged. Robust Net access was enjoyed by 30% of U.S. households as late as 2005, mostly in white homes. Meanw.. Read More

BUSINESS / NEWS Tue Apr 3, 2007 @ 6:19pm neoform

BBC News -- African economic growth will accelerate in 2007, though reforms are needed to underpin "very fragile foundations", a United Nations report has said. According to the UN Economic Commission for Africa, the continent's economies will grow by 5.8% on aver.. Read More

BUSINESS / NEWS Fri Feb 9, 2007 @ 10:56am neoform

BBC News -- Diamond producer De Beers and the South African government have announced plans to create a new, black-controlled diamond mining company. The deal will bring together South Africa's state-run firm Alexkor and De Beers' Namaqualand mining operations... Read More