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Why Black Businesses Fail: Discrimination from Black People
January 5, 2017
Part of Shoppe Black’s mission is to help reduce the rate at which Black Businesses fail. To help identify and understand some of these…
Black Owned Eateries in DC You Should Know
January 5, 2017
The nation’s capital is home to many Black owned eateries that are waiting to offer you some great food and entertainment. Here are just…
“Vintage Black Glamour” Books Highlight Timeless Elegance
January 3, 2017
Using her ” Vintage Black Glamour ” books, Nichelle Gainer showcases a stunning collection of images from an era when folks would wear evening gowns…
Magnolia Yoga Studio: The First Black Owned Yogo Studio in New Orleans
January 1, 2017
I took my first yoga class a couple years ago. I was initially reluctant because I didn’t consider yoga to be a real workout. I…
30 Most Inspiring Black Stories of 2016
December 29, 2016
2016 wasn’t the easiest year for a lot of us. From the passing of icons like Muhammad Ali and Prince, to several incidents of police brutality,…
KWANZAA at 50: Kujichagulia…For Us By Us
December 27, 2016
In the spirit of Kujichagulia, which just happens to be my favorite principle, and the fact that I’m co-founder of a startup where we…