Shy Chy Books offers a series of books all about encouraging children to be themselves and embracing their individuality. The first book, “I can’t, I can’t… I CAN!” is about a girl who desires to make friends and participate in different activities, but she is held back by her shyness. This book includes lessons about being […]
President Obama signed the Jobs Act into law in 2012 and it’s the most underutilized tool we have to create Black wealth. Vanessa Braxton is hoping to change that. Braxton is the CEO of Black Momma Vodka and owner of the only Black owned tea and beverage manufacturing facility in the country. Vanessa’s vodka brand […]
MoCaFi is a financial network helping everyday people prosper with financial education, credit building tools, and a prepaid card program. Nearly 50% of Black and Hispanic households are unbanked or underbanked. MoCaFi helps you spend smarter by tracking bills and paydays, build credit by helping you report rent payments to Equifax and build financial literacy. […]
She’s not even 18 and already this writer’s books are being used in the curricula of three school districts. The Chronicles of the Middle School is a series conceived and written by Essynce Moore. The series consists of three books: 6th Grade Middle School Chronicles, 7th Grade Middle School Chronicles and 8th Grade Middle School […]
Are you headed to homecoming this weekend? If so, you need a strategy to make sure you stay on track, before you get there. Yes, you want to stay within your travel budget but just as important, you’ll want to make sure that you buy Black once you get back to the yard. After all, […]
Truck drivers spend a lot of time on the road and the meal options can be hit or miss. The simple act (seemingly) of finding a seasoned piece of meat can turn into an adventure, when you’re away from home. Edward Dillard has been a truck driver for almost 15 years and in that time, […]
We told you that Brandon Cosby lives in the impossible. He raised over $1 million to open a grocery store, in the middle of a food desert in Indianapolis. Cleo’s Bodega Grocery and Cafe stands as a testament to what we can do in our communities — with our own strength. Brandon Cosby will be […]
We are making history at this year’s We Buy Black Convention. Black entrepreneurs from across the country will have the opportunity to pitch and receive constructive feedback on their business ideas at our first “Pitch Black” competition. We have secured an all-star lineup to judge the competition and you should meet them. Adrienne Lance Lucas […]
It’s possible to get hair color that pops without the abrasive, harmful chemicals and bleaches that often accompany it. Mysteek Naturals is the answer. From “Glowing Red” to “Bougie Blue,” this company has bold colors to match your personality and every mood. Don’t continue doing harm to your hair and don’t sacrifice your personal, colorful expression — […]
Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is running for President in 2020 and recently secured 12 co-sponsors for a reparations bill. The bill would would create a commission to study the impact of slavery and offer proposals to compensate descendants of slaves for centuries of injustice. A Hearing on the bill is set to take place next week […]