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
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
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
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
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
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
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