RSSNovember 25, 2008, 2:49 PM
AMightyRiver.com, Premier Internet Community for Black Professionals Expands Access and Resources to 'The Things You Don't Learn in School'
CHICAGO, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- AMightyRiver.com, the premier online professional networking community and job board for "fast track" African Americans now offers them an unprecedented "leg up" through its professional online networking community and forum. AMightyRiver.com just reached the 700,000 unique visitors mark in the four months since its launch by a group of social entrepreneurs. And one member reported that 4,000 jobs came up when he did a search for jobs with a salary of $100,000.
"Professionals who have the right ingredients for success can grow their network exponentially, in the same way that President-Elect Obama created an e-mail list of ten million supporters to build his network," said AMightyRiver.com founding member Yuri Brown. "Now these talented individuals can harness the power of the Internet for quick access to great jobs, valuable contacts and gifted mentors as never before. It's about leveraging the power of millions for the benefit of one," added Brown.
The concept of AMightyRiver.com originates in the historical tradition of the river as the meeting place where the black community gathered to share important resources and information. Today, high achieving black professionals recognize that smart networking is the key to distinguishing themselves from the crowd. The new Website dramatically improves their networking results because they are in a community where they find a natural affinity of culture and tradition. For the first time members find a credo of "each one reach one" and they have a vested interest in helping each other succeed.
At the same time, Americans are at the nexus of two historic events in America: the worst economy since the great depression and the unfettered optimism of having the first Black candidate in the Western world to win a presidency. Professionals are living in a climate of fear that they will lose their jobs, homes, businesses and their career foothold.
"There are things that you don't learn in school that are critical to the success of African Americans," says Brown. "The importance of resource groups, mentors, and sponsors to advocate for you when you are not in the room are just one part of the picture. The rest is about becoming confident, learning how to maneuver and having access to the best leads, companies and jobs. For small business owners, it's about being able to expand your market and find the best partners and suppliers."
AMightyRiver.com is the premier Black professional networking community where Black professionals can network individually or across professional organizations, stay in touch with colleagues, find, introduce or promote businesses and keep informed. Membership and a host of services are free. For additional information, go to http://www.amightyriver.com.