Susu as a Vehicle to Advance Economic Mobility
Many communities of the African Diaspora, including those in the informal sector and more, use a traditional African savings method known as Susu.
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5 Black-Owned Sunscreen Brands to Get for Summer
Wearing sunscreen is something everyone should do all year round. These five black-owned sunscreen brands cater, especially to dark skins. Learn more here about them and why highly melanated people need SPF too.
Brown is the New Black for 2021
Black may never go out of style but this year’s trendiest color, brown, is definitely giving it a run for its money. See how you can incorporate multiple shades of brown in your wardrobe here.
Fred Wright of AFSCME Local 1739 Highlights Union Workers’ Needs During a Pandemic
AFSCME Local 1739 is a union that represents employees who work in the Philadelphia Community and Social Service Agencies.
The Business Center Celebrates Over 20 Years of Mentorship and Small Business Education In The Philadelphia Area
For over 20 years, The Business Center, known as “The Business Connector” by its members, has followed the credo, “Building our community one entrepreneur at a time”. Their mission is to equip adults and youth with the tools to start, sustain, and expand their enterprises
Second helping Recent citywide event supports area Caribbean eateries during COVID-19 pandemic
A number of Philadelphia-area Caribbean restaurants took part in October’s Taste the Islands Philly event, designed to provide economic support for many eateries dealing with substantial revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mmabatho Mokiti - Mathematician turned Impact Entrepreneur
This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight the work of mathematician Mmabatho Mokiti who is inspiring young South African entrepreneurs.
Childhood Love For Local Exploration in Jamaica Turns Into Tour and Travel Company
Recently, the principal consultant of Being Jamaican, Teika Samuda, shared details about her company with FunTimes Magazine.
5 Black Beauty YouTubers You Need to Subscribe To
Uplifting the voices of Black creatives isn’t a seasonal trend but a forever staple. These are five Black beauty YouTubers who are redefining beauty standards.
Aspiring Speech Therapist Transforms Skill and Hobby Into Businesses
Young Cherie Warner-Richard, aspiring speech therapist, never imagined that she would one day be an entrepreneur settling nicely as a lead designer and creator of accessories.