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Black Hair Matters: How the CROWN Act is Fighting Back Against Hair Discrimination
The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair)) is a California law that extends protection under the FEHA and the…
The Cultural Significance of Coffee in Africa and Black America
Coffee has a rich and fascinating history in Africa, dating back several centuries. The story of coffee in Africa is one of trade, migration,…
Creating Profitable Spaces: The Basics of Real Estate Development
Real estate development is a process of improving and enhancing land or property to increase its value and make it suitable for specific use.…
Black-Owned Climate Tech Startup, BlocPower Raises $150 Million to Decarbonize America’s Buildings
BlocPower is a Black-owned climate tech startup that is making American cities smarter, greener and healthier. BlocPower partners with utilities, government agencies, and building…
Marché Rue Dix: A Brooklyn Concept Store With a Global Point of View
Marché Rue Dix is a unique concept store in Crown Heights, Brooklyn that combines vintage finds, artisanal products, and private label goods. In order…
Norma Merrick Sklarek: An Architectural Trailblazer
Norma Merrick Sklarek was a pioneering African-American architect, known for breaking barriers in a male-dominated profession and becoming the first Black woman to be…