A Year in Review on Haiti Independence Day
In honor of the country’s independence, we are exploring Haiti’s year and strategies utilized by the country to grapple with hardships.
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NFT and Growth of African Artists on the Platform
African art sales, even though they are on the rise, still only make up less than 1% of the $50 billion global art market. What if there was a way for African artists to keep making money from their work for as long as they want?
Black-Owned Bubbly Brands to Ring in the New Year With
There’s a beautiful glass of bubbly for every drinker who wants to raise a glass and celebrate. Shop one of the Black-owned champagne brands to celebrate the start of a new year.
5 African Scientists We Need to Celebrate
Black individuals’ and the Black community as a whole’s contributions and achievements in the history of science have frequently gone unnoticed. By emphasizing these accomplishments and giving deeper, more varied portrayals of scientific history, we are beginning to correct the imbalance in historical and contemporary narratives of science and create new and inspiring role models for future generations.
Black-Owned Loungewear Brands to Cozy Up In These Holidays
Loungewear is the fastest growing fashion trend thanks to the pandemic. While being home for the holidays, cozy up in one of these Black-owned loungewear brands.
7 Black Wedding Dress Designers to Know
When thinking of top wedding dress designers, few—if any—faces of color come to mind. Despite popular belief, there are a plethora of Black wedding dress designers to choose from. We’ve rounded up eight of the best Black wedding dress designers for your special day.
‘Girls Don’t Have Brains’: How I Combatted Inferiority and Inequality – Personal Piece
The unfairness of this two-tiered system was lost on me at the time. As a girl in Bangladesh, I understood this not as inequality, but as a convention.
9 Holiday Gift Ideas from Black-owned Businesses
During the season of giving, why not make your shopping more intentional? We included eight Black-owned brands for a carefully crafted Christmas gift guide. Be sure to pay attention to shipping times and cutoffs to see if you’ll receive your products before Christmas.
A New Future for Libya? Libya’s Conflict Since al-Gaddafi’s Overthrow and the 2021 Libya Elections
Happy Independence Day, Libya! On December 24th, 1951, Libya was declared an independent nation under King Idris I and was emancipated from France and Italy.
7 Black-Owned Bakeries to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
It’s baking season! We could all use a little sweetness right now, and local bakeshops have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Here are some artisanal Black-owned bakeries and kitchens to check out around the United States.