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Apps have become indispensable tools for managing both personal and professional life. However, it may be difficult to find platforms that fully understand and cater to the specific experiences and issues that Black professionals confront. If you’re looking for applications tailored to Black professionals’ demands, you’re in for a treat. The digital industry is bustling with fantastic platforms built by and for the Black community. Whether you want to network, advance your profession, or care for your mental health, these apps have you covered. Let’s look at some of the most significant applications out there!
Liberate
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Liberate is the top meditation app for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. Liberate, an app built exclusively to promote the meditation practices of persons from the Black, Indigenous, and persons of Color (POC) groups, has quickly acquired popularity. The software released in May this year is available for free download on Apple’s software Store and Google Play. Listen to hundreds of guided meditations to reduce anxiety, cultivate appreciation, heal internalized racism and microaggressions, and celebrate Blackness. Liberate is an excellent resource for beginners, intermediate, and experienced users. Meditations range from 5 to 25 minutes, allowing them to tailor their practice to their heart’s desires.
We Buy Black
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We Buy Black is more than just the largest online marketplace for Black-owned product-based businesses; it is also a full-service agency that provides business solutions ranging from branding to marketing. We Buy Black was founded in 2015 by Abdul-Malik with only $15,000. Abdul-Malik realized his sincere desire to aid his community by establishing a first-of-its-kind internet marketplace. WeBuyBlack provides monthly donations starting at $2,000 and constantly develops and strengthens ties with charity groups and philanthropists. WeBuyBlack is more than a worldwide platform that facilitates international transactions; it is also a movement.
Eat Okra
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Eat Okra was developed by a husband and wife team and originally debuted in Brooklyn in 2016. It helps you find Black-owned restaurants and cafes around the country. They aim to become the most trusted resource for the Black-owned food ecosystem by collaborating with Black-owned food communities, teaching entrepreneurs, and developing food-industry technologies. The duo created the app to support Black business owners, highlight food as the focal point of Black pleasure, and comfort Black communities around the US. The app makes it easier to find and support Black food businesses. EatOkra is the first directory of Black-owned restaurants (in the United States). The app lists over 2,500 eateries and lets you search by cuisine and area.
Myavana
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Myavana’s mobile platform is one of the most informative hair care applications. Candace Mitchell Harris started this Atlanta-based beauty tech startup, which employs AI technology and virtual consultations to deliver tailored hair care assistance. Myavana provides personalized assistance to each user to help them achieve their natural hair goals with a thorough understanding of the distinct hair care challenges that women of color and women with textured hair face. MYAVANA developed and launched a suite of innovative textured hair care science and technology products, resulting in unique data insights for truly personalized textured hair care solutions. Subscribers have access to styling portfolios, product recommendations, and tips through direct conversation with the team of haircare experts.
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