I was privy to an interesting conversation a few weeks back about entrepreneurship and fulfillment. My sister had been taken aback by an Instagram Reel she saw that basically shamed people who worked 9-to-5s while touting the benefits of being…
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Melanie Hernquist spreads joy with online boutique Lucky + Lovely
Melanie Hernquist owner of Lucky + Lovely (Photo provided) Melanie Hernquist is an entrepreneur and graphic designer who prides herself on creating joyful and inspiring items for women. Over the course of her career, she has worked in fashion publishing,…
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Twin sisters create The Guilty Grape to break cultural norms in wine industry
The Guilty Grape founders (Photo courtesy of The Guilty Grape) Cheers to Black women paving the way in the wine industry. That’s exactly what twin sisters Nichelle and Nicole Nichols set out to do when they left their corporate careers…
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5 Black-owned makeup brands to support on National Lipstick Day
National Lipstick Day (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com /Subbotina Anna) As we celebrate National Lipstick Day on Tuesday, July 29, we encourage all you beauty aficionados to take time to sample a variety of shades, from bold reds to pale nudes and…
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Beyoncé, NAACP Launch Initiative To Support Black-Owned Businesses
Songstress Beyoncé has continually used her platform and resources to uplift and empower marginalized communities. Her latest philanthropic initiative is focused on providing support for Black-owned businesses that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. BeyGOOD announces The Black-Owned…
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Bespoke Hat Shop Thrives In The Face Of Gentrification
Harlem, like many other neighborhoods throughout the country, has been hit by the wrath of gentrification. According to Governing, 20 percent of low-income communities have been gentrified. In New York City specifically, over 12 percent of neighborhoods are experiencing gentrification…
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Writer Teneshia Jackson Warner shares tips on mentorship and networking
Writer Teneshia Jackson Warner (Photo by Christal Jordan for Steed Media Service) Writer Teneshia Jackson Warner wants readers to know that there are many different routes to success. In her new book, The Big Stretch: 90 Days to Expand Your…
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