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Black Folks in Blackface: The Curious Case of the New Orleans Zulu Club
February 28, 2019
Given the recent resurgence of blackface faux pas by luxury brands Gucci and Prada, and the debacle that is the political state of Virginia,…
Meet The 3 Brothers Who Created Their Own Candle Brand
February 28, 2019
Fréres Branchiaux Candle Company is a handmade body, candle, and home fragrance goods company created by brothers Collin, Ryan, and Austin Gill. We caught…
Meet The World’s First Black Woman Cruise Ship Captain
February 27, 2019
Back in the not-so-good-old days of cruising, women were considered to be bad luck on ships, a distraction to the crew and an anger to the seas. Until the…
Cannabis Conference at Emmanuel Baptist Calls for #EquityDayOne
February 26, 2019
It was late spring 2018 in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, not far from Biggie’s old stomping ground, when Emmanuel Baptist church hosted a free financial…
11 Year Old Boy Lands Book Deal About Crocheting After His Creations Go Viral
February 26, 2019
In July, Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based KWiL Publishing will publish Hello, Crochet Friends! Making Art, Being Mindful, Giving Back: Do What Makes You Happy by a debut author: 11-year-old Jonah…
Delta Airlines to Serve Wine from Black Owned Winery
February 26, 2019
During a surprise wine tasting at the San Francisco Delta Sky Club, Delta today announced a new partnership with Brown Estate, the first and only…