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.
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‘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.
5 African Politicians Who Changed the Political Landscape Across the Continent
These leaders were heroes and heroines of their periods, prepared to risk all to confront the unknown and express change in Africa. Join us on a trip down memory lane as we look at the five greatest African leaders who transformed the face of the African continent.
Meet Imani White; 21-Year-Old Black Restaurant Owner
Ms. White joined the staff of the Dew Inn in February of 2021. While only an employee, she did more than wait tables and make omelets–she took pride and found joy in building bonds with her frequent visitors. White says her goal was simple, “make sure that you feel taken care of, that you feel better than when you came in.”
Barbados, and a History of Resistance: From Bussa’s Rebellion to Removing Queen Elizabeth as the Head of State
Happy belated Independence Day, Barbados! On November 30th, 1966, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. To celebrate, we are exploring the country’s resistance to colonialism, from the colonial period until now
The Reading Quilt – Alesia: The Life of a Girl in a Wheelchair
Published in 1981, Alesia, by Eloise Greenfield and Alesia Revis, details the struggles of a young African American girl who became physically disabled as the result of being hit by a car. Few fiction books include characters with disabilities and fewer include People of Color with disabilities.
Celebrating Mauritanian Cuisine on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Mauritania! On November 28th, 1960, this Northwestern African country gained independence from the French. To celebrate, we are exploring the country’s delicious cuisine.