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U.S. government contracts to women-owned small businesses declined faster than awards to their male counterparts.Despite lofty goals and high-profile initiatives, the federal government is reportedly awarding fewer and fewer contracts to women-owned businesses.The number of federal contracts awarded to women-owned businesses dropped to about $16.4...

President Obama signed a series of provisions to help small businesses compete for more federal contracts. Of note in this law is the provision that requires small business contracting performance to be part of the employee review for senior agency officials. This review factors into their consideration for bonuses and promotions.Offici...

Arch527, a group of African-American Harlem architects, claims that its members were shut out of Columbia University’s recent $6.3 billion campus expansion into West Harlem.While members of the group have backgrounds that include working with world-famous architectural firms, as well as the highest certifications in the...

If you are looking for someone who personifies academic and business success in the African-American community, Dr. Randal Pinkett is your go-to guy. Most people remember his rise to fame as the winner of the fourth season of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, a high point of his career -- but there is much more to the man than this 2005 victory....