Black Business
11 Black Wedding Dress Designers you should know
No matter what your personal style, these Black wedding dress designers from the U.S. and across the world, will make you look … Keep Reading
Former NBA Star John Salley Invests in Plant-based Pesticide Company
Four-time NBA champion, vegan, and wellness entrepreneur John Salley has acquired an equity stake in plant-based pesticide company, PureCrop1. “I have successfully invested … Keep Reading
Ben’s Chili Bowl Inspires D.C.’s Black Business Owners to Invest in Themselves
Virginia Ali, cofounder and owner of Ben’s Chili Bowl, says the iconic 60-year-old business would have folded a long time ago if … Keep Reading
How Odin Leather Goods transformed from a Hobby to a Business
When we first discovered Coppell, Texas based Odin Leather Goods , we were impressed by the aesthetics of their online presence. It came … Keep Reading
12 Black Owned Greeting Card and Gift Wrapping Companies
Tis the season to support Black owned greeting card and gift wrapping companies! If you know of any other businesses that we … Keep Reading
Two sisters opened a Bed & Breakfast in Detroit
Working with a family member even on small projects can be challenging. But imagine trying to renovate a house, decorate it and … Keep Reading
Black Culture
The Mobile Good Food Market Brings Fresh Produce To Low-Income Neighborhoods
Urban areas are difficult for someone who wants to maintain a fresh diet. The main reason is money: fresh vegetables and fruits … Keep Reading
Prada Removes Products with Blackface Imagery Comparisons
Prada is being accused of selling blackface merchandise within their new accessory line called Pradamalia, a “whimsical collection of characters” recently added to their … Keep Reading
Photographer Bruce Talamon captured Black joy in the glory years of Soul and Funk.
Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White had one name in mind for his memoir photos: Bruce Talamon. The photographer, who has … Keep Reading
Black Thought
Daughters of the Diaspora is teaching young Black women about Reproductive Health
When Shanaye Jeffers was in fourth grade, she often skipped touch football and double-dutch jump rope at recess to read a book … Keep Reading
Black Boys Don’t Need More Discipline, They Need Mentors
When I first met Chris, he was quiet—I could tell he was trying to figure out who I was, and who I … Keep Reading
This Doula Is Fighting Back Against The High Infant Mortality Rate in her Community
The high rate of death for black infants showcases the virulent brutality of institutional racism. Recent data collected by the US government … Keep Reading
Black Love Matters
Couples Inc. : Toya and Reuben created southern lifestyle brand, Grits Co.
Grits Co. is a southern lifestyle brand created to graphically represent the southern experience in an unapologetic way. We spoke to founders, … Keep Reading
Couples Inc. : Kahran and Reg Run a Family Photography Business
Creative Soul Photography is an Atlanta based business run by husband and wife team, Kahran and Reg Bethencourt. With almost a decade of working … Keep Reading
Aesthetics + Design
Meet the Black Architect who designed Duke University 37 years before he could have attended it
In 1902, when Julian F. Abele graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture, he was the school’s first-ever … Keep Reading
10 Tips For Photographing Darker Skin Tones
No, you’re not crazy: photographing darker skin tones, like mine, is harder than photographing lighter ones. Before anyone goes and reports me … Keep Reading
Professional Spotlight
Featured Professional: Realtor, Eze Okwodu
As important as it is to recognize business owners and entrepreneurs, it is just as important to recognize the professionals and service … Keep Reading
Featured Professional: Attorney, Marirose Roach
As important as it is to recognize business owners and entrepreneurs, it is just as important to recognize the professionals and service … Keep Reading