E-mail a friendMarch 5, 2007
In his first TV interview since announcing his resignation as NAACP CEO, Bruce Gordon says the organization needs to reinvent itself. Financial expert Suze Orman explains why making money is harder for women.
Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon
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After a 19-month tenure, Bruce Gordon recently announced his resignation as president and CEO of the NAACP. He took the reigns of the civil rights group after a 35-year career in the telecommunications industry. A lifelong advocate for racial equality, Gordon established a mentoring and networking program at Verizon for African American executives. For his achievements in fostering corporate diversity, Fortune magazine named him one of the '50 Most Powerful Black Executives.'
Suze Orman
Suze Orman
Suze Orman wants to change the way America thinks about money. Her books are best sellers, and she's a contributing editor to Oprah's O magazine. Orman shares her holistic approach to nuts-and-bolts economics on the lecture circuit throughout the U.S. She also hosts her own TV show on CNBC's financial network and has a free online guide series, 'Money Matters,' on Yahoo.com. Called a "one-woman financial-advice powerhouse" by USA Today, Orman has written, co-produced and hosted several PBS specials.