OK I know it's been a while, but here I am, back fresh from the National Black MBA conference in Houston. It was off the hook! I wanted to make the event last year but unfortunately I was on crutches at time so I couldn't.
It is just unbelievable to be surrounded by so many talented people of color at the same time. I know we're out there, but the concentration made it magical. About 25 of us from the Black Business Students Association at Columbia went out together. We stayed at the Magnolia hotel...I highly recommend it, it was PLUSH :-)
You know the best part about being at the conference was that it was in the South, so everyone was so polite. I think It was the first time I've ever been called 'Sir', then again, maybe I'm just getting old. :-) For anyone who's never been to National Black, you have to go. It's a collection of the top companies in the world making a concerted effort to diversify their ranks. It's a good feeling to have companies court you.
I know this has been kind of top line, but I just landed an hour ago, and I'm exhausted, plus I have class tomorrow. So, this is it for now, but I'll update you with the details later. (especially the parties!)
later!
Posted by ShadanD at September 20, 2004 04:54 AM