Mocha Market: Business Directory

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone again leaving most of our hearts full and pockets light. Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with a loved one, Pal-entine’s Day with friends, or Gal-entine’s Day with your nearest single ladies waiting for him to put a ring on it, there’s something for everyone to be thankful for. more..

Marcus T. Henderson, Sr.

Marcus T. Henderson, Sr., President and CEO of Henderson Financial Group serves as lead Financial Advisor for his thriving financial services organization in Nashville, Tennessee. A native Nashvillian, Marcus attended Glencliff Comprehensive High School and Tennessee State University. Mr. Henderson's professional and industry affiliations consist of memberships in the National Association more..

Kevin Whalum

Kevin Whalum has been a presence in the music industry since 1993 when he sang background on his brother Kirk Whalum’s CD entitled, Caché. He’s been a staple on his brother’s CDs and live performances since then, but has also branched out to work with dozens of other stellar performers. Whalum has either performed, recorded, or written with the following artists: George Duke, Mich more..

Book Excerpt: Lincoln Confronts the Evil of Slavery

On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office for the second time. The setting itself reflected how much had changed in the past four years. When Lincoln delivered his first inaugural address, the new Capitol dome, which replaced the original wooden one, was only half complete. Now the Statue of Freedom crowned the finished edifice, symbolizing the reconstitution of the natio more..

Dr. Rice Makes a House Call

Condoleezza Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 14, 1954, the only child to bless the loving union of John and Angelena Rice. In spite of the considerable disadvantages she encountered just by virtue of growing up black in The South during the days of Jim Crow, she somehow managed to overachieve, first academically, and then career-wise. In terms of credentials, she earned more..

Memo to the New Black Republicans in Congress

Dear Congressmen-elect, You don't know me. I don't live in either of your districts, but -- as an American, a Republican and a black man -- I think we have enough common interests for you to lend me an ear for a few minutes. I know that there has been a lot of talk about the two of you making it into the House of Representatives. I was proud of your efforts, from the primary season to yo more..

Richard Branson on Letting Go

Editor's Note: Entrepreneur Richard Branson regularly shares his business experience and advice with readers. What follows is the latest edited round of insightful responses. Ask him a question and your query might be the inspiration for a future column.  Q: How do you let go? I truly believe in empowering the right people, listening to them, and stepping aside to allow them to succeed. more..

Black Twitter: Trending Topics Paint the Wrong Picture

Here's an interesting fact about Twitter: Black people love it. According to a study by Edison Research, we make up 25 percent of the 17 million (and counting) people who use the social networking site. And here's something else about black people and Twitter: We love to start trends -- trending topics, that is. Twitter defines trending topics as the "new or newsworthy topics that are o more..

Mood Shifters

Do you ever find yourself in a bad mood and you don't really know why? Do you ever have a bad day and no matter how hard you try, you can't seem to escape the depressing mood? Well, I certainly have and was pleasantly surprised to find a remedy to this situation. While reading The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, the author talks about Secret shifters. A secret shifter is something that makes you more..

Top 5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

The Top 5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make Learn some of the simple dos and don'ts of launching your own business from the author of 'How They Did It: Billion Dollar Insights from the Heart of America' Entrepreneurs are known to have many qualities—persistence, leadership skills, and a never-say-die attitude, to name a few—all necessary assets to putting them on the road to succes more..