Diedre McLeod: Solo Travel Coach Empowers Caribbean Women to Explore the World
McLeod’s main focus is to empower people, especially Caribbean women, to take the leap and travel.
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Nthabeleng Likotsi: The Woman Behind SA’s First Female Owned Bank
Nthabeleng Likotsi is the first woman in South Africa to own a bank. Read her inspiring story here on why she decided to be a pioneer for Black women in financial services.
World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrate By Supporting Black-Owned Bookstores in Philadelphia
April 23rd, World Book and Copyright Day, is a symbolic date in the world of literature as it is the day Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso la Vega all died in 1616.
Nashville Hot Chicken Royalty: The Head that Wears the Crown
The evening is clear and crisp. A Tennessee gust of wind swirls the mouthwatering scent of fried chicken and warm spices across the parking lot of Prince’s Hot Chicken in Southeast Nashville.
Pineapple to Shoes?: Kenyan Brand Turn Fruit Waste Into Eco-friendly Footwear
These Kenyan women began a wonderful business that makes wonderful shoes out of recycled material.
Shop Black-Owned Face Mask Brands
From ruffles to sequins, to Ankara print and simple nude tones, these Black-owned brands have given us a variety of face masks to choose from and protect ourselves from the pandemic.
Mindful Living: The Secret to Growing Your Business
The founder of The Wellness Business Academy, Helanah Warren, shares her secrets on how to incorporate mindful living into growing and amplifying your business.
5 Black-owned Gin Brands To Buy For Your Next G&T
Myriad Black-owned gin brands are delivering top-quality gin that would make a great addition to any at-home bar. We highlight five brands that are blazing the way for other Black spirits entrepreneurs.
The Quest for High-Status Careers Among the African Diasporas
Quite a number of Black parents in diaspora and in native homelands discourage their children from pursuing non-science degrees, especially in the performing arts. They actively limit the choice of careers in art, culture, design and advance specific studies for income, status and security.
‘Alchemy’ Streetwear Brand Directs the Current in Ghana’s Growing Creative Industry
Kwakye is a Ghanaian fashion designer with a pensive aura and creative mind who is making waves on the creative scene. His streetwear brand “Alchemy” is an experience that showcases eclectic, edgy yet classy, and urban gear, and has been worn by artists such as WizKid, King Promise, Joey B, and more.