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Malika Haqq Teams Up With Naked Wardrobe For New Clothing Collection For Mothers

Dana GivensNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020

by Dana GivensNovember 9, 2020November 9, 20203194

Actress and reality television star Malika Haqq announced her collaboration with fashion brand, Naked Wardrobe, to create her "Mama Mailka" mommy-and-me clothing collection....

Entrepreneurship

How This Designer Pivoted Her Clothing Business Into a Jewelry Subscription Service Amid COVID-19

Dana GivensNovember 9, 2020November 10, 2020

by Dana GivensNovember 9, 2020November 10, 20202134

Brooklyn-based designer and fashion entrepreneur Gwen Beloti used the opportunity to pivot her business and expand create a unique accessory subscription service. ...

Entrepreneurship

Fueling Strategic Growth for Minority-Owned Businesses Motivated the Path to Success for this Auspicious Founder

Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq.November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq.November 9, 2020November 9, 20203559

Bola Audena of MBA Growth Partners shares why supporting Black and minority-owned small businesses matters, especially during our current reality....

Technology

This Mother-Daugther Duo Created An Mobile Gaming App Designed To Empower Black Girls

Dana GivensNovember 9, 2020November 13, 2020

by Dana GivensNovember 9, 2020November 13, 202017712

For one mother, it was important to expose her young daughter to games that would make her feel empowered and build self-confidence--so she decided to...

Entrepreneurship

Meet The Black Designer Behind One of The Trendiest Handbags On Social Media

Dana GivensNovember 9, 2020November 13, 2020

by Dana GivensNovember 9, 2020November 13, 202035602

Wilglory Tanjong is the founder of Anima Iris, a luxury handbag brand made in Dakar, Senegal, that launched earlier this year....

Entrepreneurship

Meet The Black Woman Disrupting The Floral Industry Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

Dana GivensNovember 4, 2020November 4, 2020

by Dana GivensNovember 4, 2020November 4, 20204036

Talia Boone is the founder of Postal Petals, a farm-direct delivery service that allows consumers to order flowers in bulk for DIY activities....

Career

Dr. Rashae Kapree Barnes On Her Transition From Educator to Media Entrepreneur

Daron PressleyNovember 4, 2020November 4, 2020

by Daron PressleyNovember 4, 2020November 4, 20202516

Dr. Rashae Kapree Barnes began her career as an English teacher but soon began to gravitate toward her passion for media and entertainment....

Career

Beatrice Kelly Joins Comerica to Lead Community Development Lending Program

Dana GivensNovember 3, 2020November 3, 2020

by Dana GivensNovember 3, 2020November 3, 20201457

Comerica Bank has appointed Beatrice Kelly to lead its community development leading program. ...

Politics

Kamala Harris Shares Her Gratitude For Black Women’s Support During The Election

Dana GivensNovember 3, 2020November 3, 2020

by Dana GivensNovember 3, 2020November 3, 20206454

Kamala Harris pens a personal essay, thanking Black women for their tremendous support during the campaign while stressing the importance of voting....

Career

PBS White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor Named NABJ’s 2020 Journalist Of The Year

Dana GivensNovember 3, 2020November 2, 2020

by Dana GivensNovember 3, 2020November 2, 202017925

White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor is set to receive the 2020 Journalist of the Year award from the National Association for Black Journalists (NABJ)....