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January 21, 2014

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15 Small Business Grants all Women Entrepreneurs Should Apply For.

1. The Eileen-Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant Female entrepreneurs who are in need of capital to expand a business can apply for the Eileen-Fisher Women-Owned Business Grant. Eileen-Fisher awards five women with grants up to $120,000. To be considered for this grant, yours must be a woman-owned company that promotes social and environmental change. Your business must have existed for at least three years, and you cannot have earned more than $1 million in annual profits.
2. FedEx Small Business Grant FedEx has demonstrated through its previous grant competitions that it is fair with its distribution of funds to women and men. To determine the winner, FedEx allows the public to vote for their favorite company in the competition. The winners with the most votes receive a $75,000 grant, and they receive free exposure through FedEx’s media outlets.

3. InnovateHER Grant The InnovateHER Challenge is sponsored by the Small Business Administration. This women-only grant allows budding entreprene…

The 10 cities where Black Families are doing the best economically.

Forbes Magazine’s list of cities where Black Families are doing the best economically.
10. San Antonio, Texas (tie) Median household income: $41,681 Home ownership rate: 40.8% Share who are self-employed: 9.3% Change in population, 2000-13: 43.3%
9. Richmond, Va. (tie) Median household income: $38,899 Home ownership rate: 47.8% Share who are self-employed: 12.7% Change in population, 2000-13: 17.9%
8. Miami, Fla. (tie) Median household income: $36,749 Home ownership rate: 44.9% Share who are self-employed: 11.2% Change in population, 2000-13: 32.4%

7. Orlando, Fla. Median household income: $33,982 Home ownership rate: 43.8% Share who are self-employed: 11% Change in population, 2000-13: 58.9%
6. Virginia Beach-Norfolk, Va. Median household income: $40,677 Home ownership rate: 43.8% Share who are self-employed: 13.2% Change in population, 2000-13: 34.6%
5. Charlotte, N.C. (tie) Median household income: $36,522 Home ownership rate: 43.9% Share who are self-employed: 13.6% Change in population, 2000-13: 14.8%
4. Balt…

Taraji P. Henson Is Reportedly Pregnant With Her Fiancee NFL Star Kelvin Hayden.

Happy 48th Birthday Birthday Taraji!!!! Born: September 11, 1970 (age 48 years)
Empire actress Taraji P. Henson and NFL star Kelvin Hayden have clearly been enjoying their engagement.

This weekend, Taraji took to Instagram to share the fact that the couple was able to check one item off their bucket list: attending the Us Open.

She shared an endearing post featuring her fiancee captioning it, "Just Us living our lives putting checks on our bucket list."
The outing may have seemed like an ordinary day for the couple, but it ended up sparking rumors and reports that Henson is pregnant.

According to MTO News, while at the event, Henson's demeanor was giving off major signs that she might be pregnant.

The actress apparently stayed free of any alcohol opting not to drink, and her NFL fiancee was particularly doting and watchful of Henson keeping his arms around her through-out.

If the award winning actress is indeed expecting, the child will be her second as she already has a 23…

RIP ~ Actress And Singer Della Reese Has Died At The Age Of 86.

“On behalf of her husband, Franklin Lett, and all her friends and family, I share with you the news that our beloved Della Reese has passed away peacefully at her California home last evening surrounded by love.
A Young Della Reese

She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and pastor, as well as an award-winning actress and singer. Through her life and work she touched and inspired the lives of millions of people,” her costar Roma Downey confirmed to PEOPLE in an exclusive statement.

“She was a mother to me and I had the privilege of working with her side by side for so many years on Touched By an Angel. I know heaven has a brand new angel this day. Della Reese will be forever in our hearts. Rest in peace, sweet angel. We love you.
Della Reese starred in the Harlem Nights Movie in 1989 with Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and Red Foxx. Della Reese & Eddie Murphy in Harlem Nights

Harlem Nights Della leaves behind 4 children. RIP.

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