NEWS + VIEWS

by Vanessa Andres| February 27, 2018

In the last decade, blogs have become an integral part of our online culture and an important tool for businesses. Even with the introduction of social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, blogs remained a relevant tactic for businesses due to the measurable benefits they offer.

by Bryson Wilson| February 26, 2018

Growing up my grandmother would tell me, “An eagle can soar high, but it has it to come down for water eventually.” Meaning, no matter where life takes you and what you accomplish, never forget where you come from. Throughout his career, Moss Hyles Kendrix never forgot his roots and fought to uplift the Black […]

by Dane McMillan| February 21, 2018

One of the most important qualities a great communicator can have is authenticity. Being your authentic self will resonate with your audience much more than trying to fit a particular mold. When African Americans enter a new space, we often feel as though we need to assimilate into the culture that already exists. Stuart Scott […]

by Tamara Jacobs| February 20, 2018

Every two or so years, members of the Ketchum Sports & Entertainment team enter the “Olympic bubble” where we live, eat, breath, and sleep the Olympic Games – arriving well ahead of the Olympic flame that lights the cauldron and staying until it is extinguished. Hardly noticing that there is a world outside of the […]

by Jo-ann Robertson| February 16, 2018

Want to become a better leader? Stop talking and start listening. I’ll be honest from the get-go. Listening is not my preferred option, I prefer talking. I am a person who likes to speak up, have my say, come up with solutions. Those who know me know I am a strong personality who is confident […]

by Ashanti Wright| February 13, 2018

Richmond, Virginia, my hometown, has a complicated history. As a Richmond resident, or if you’ve turned on the news within the last five years, you’d know it’s home to a few grandiose reminders of our continued struggle with racial equality. And while these unpleasant reminders may fade into the monotony of our day-to-day lives, their […]