Letters.

TLC's LEGACY

I would like to thank you for bri to light the dissolvement of TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc. ("TLC's Final Act," September 1999).

In pursuing my dream of starting a business, I have been greatly inspired by [TLC Beatrice Chairman and CEO] Reginald F. Lewis' book, "Why Should White Guys Have All The Fun?" The late Mr. Lewis envisioned business as not just local and national, but global. He became a beacon with which we could all set our bearings.

Stepping forth from his shadow, his wife Loida Lewis showed the business world again that a person of color can excel in international corporate finance. Reginald Lewis inspired us by illustrating that business is not bound by ethnicity or gender, but a desire to succeed. His legacy and that of TLC Beatrice International Holdings Inc. will always live on!

James Phillip World
Seattle, Washington
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JUMPING CAREER

I enjoyed reading about Jerri De Vard's career path in the article "Making The Right Moves" (Powerplay) in the August 1999 issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE

Before reading the article, I had perceived my various industry moves within the marketing field as a weakness, something to explain away at job interviews. There is always the challenge of making sense out of all my work experiences and deciding what to do next. However, thanks to your article, I now know that my diverse background can be presented as a strength and that there are companies out there who value people with multiple-industry, transferable skills.

I would like to see more articles concerning professionals like DeVard and how to successfully make the right moves if you have worked in multiple industries. How can these professionals position themselves with potential employers and recruiters? What career resources are available for them?

Pamala McCormick-Steward Brooklyn, New York

EX-CONS & THE VOTE

I was recently moved by an August 1999 issue article concerning the reinstatement of voting rights for ex-felons ("Voter Lockdown," Newspoints). I, being currently incarcerated, but having evolved into a much better man, would like to thank BE for making us, Generation Ex (as in ex-felon) aware of the fact that there are still some people who believe that change is possible in persons in my situation. Once the change has occured, it should be possible to regain certain rights lost prior to that change.

I'd also like to thank BE for being informatively African American. Your magazine has inspired me toward entrepreneurship. Thus, from my standpoint, BE is also a source of rehabilitation. Should I get out and achieve in those areas of business I desire to, BE will have played an important part in such [an outcome]. You are a monthly blessing.

Laray Bonton Miller Oceanside, California

CHANGE AGENT

BLACK ENTERPRISE has opened my eyes to change! The very idea of browsing through pages upon pages of successful black men and women is quite inspiring! I feel thankful and informed after reading many articles that can diversify my finances and [broaden my thinking]. Never stop--continue to meet our needs by being informative, pursuasive and positive, as well as powerful. We choose BE as today's rising commodity.

Lottie Carney Murfreesboro, Tennessee

ON-LINE INVESTING

Thank you for that very informative article on day trading and on-line investing in your July 1999 issue ("Life of a Day Trader"). I now invest through a brokerage firm, but I've wanted information on on-line investing, as well as day trading, from an experienced and unbiased source. Your article on the day trading experiences of Vanita Jones did it for me. I truly appreciate the information.

Now I must return your magazine to the rack in the gym and apply for a subscription.

Barbara James Plainfield, New Jersey3