HBCU Grad Launches Adult Coloring Book Series to Help Black Women With Self Care

With the growing emphasis on the benefits of therapy and the damaging effects of stress, self care has rightfully taken its roots within the Black community. One HBCU grad is taking things to a new level by highlighting a more unconventional and nostalgic, but effective method to relieve stress......

Meet The Millennial Entrepreneur Giving African Designers a Place to Shine

Over the past few years, traditional African attire has seen an increase in popularity in Western culture. Black Panther especially had us all hustling to find any piece of African print to wear with pride during its opening night. With this increase in popularity, larger brands like Zara and...

How Three Black Women Accomplished Their Dream of Owning a Lingerie Boutique

We all have great ideas that consistently live on the backburner right? For Kerlyne, Helene & Stephanie, that was The Fitting Curve, size-inclusive lingerie shops with high-quality lingerie and the expertise of bra fittings. In 2016 that dream became a reality. With Kelly based in Boston and Helene and...

Starbucks Who? These Black Entrepreneurs Created The First Vegan Instant Keto Coffee

With the backlash from Starbucks still brewing, Black consumers are rightfully exploring new Black-owned alternatives for their coffee fix. So, you can imagine how excited we were to learn of a new coffee brand that isn’t only Black-owned, tasty, and healthy, but also supports economic growth in Tanzania. Indiana-based...

Representation Matters: How One Woman Is Empowering Black Children & Defying Stereotypes Through Backpacks

Here's a little-known fact: Less than 2% of the backpacks in the marketplace reflect children of color. After hearing this statistic, entrepreneur and Jacksonville, Florida-resident Casey R. Kelley set out to defy stereotypes and give Black children the representation they deserve with her apparel and backpack line, Blended Designs....