Choosing between the stability that a corporate career offers and the creative control and sense of fulfillment that comes with entrepreneurship can be difficult. So why not take both paths? Antoine Grant decided to have…
In 1980, Louvenia “Kitty” Black Perkins made history by creating the first Black Barbie doll. The doll shattered barriers in the toy industry as it celebrated women and showcased the diverse history of the popular…
There is a widely held consensus that US and European fashion products and marketing can be forgetful of Black women. For instance, at times, Black women’s natural hair can come across as unmanageable. Many over-the-counter…
Liberian-American fashion designer Telfar Clemens’ literally-named Shopping Bag has been described as the “it bag”. It is unisex, made of vegan faux leather, and branded with the signature “T” Telfar logo. The bag has been…
The pandemic unequivocally changed how we work. It shook up the traditional workplace setup and ushered in the remote work era. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million employed adults in the U.S.…
Ideas and beliefs become traditions after being passed down generations. Traditions capture the essence of a culture, understand their needs and aspirations and manifest innovative measures to build and protect community. They are tested by…
Wallace “Wally” Amos, entrepreneur and founder of Famous Amos cookies has died at the age of 88. His family, in a statement, said Amos died from complications with dementia at his home in Honolulu. “With…
Freddie Figgers is the proverbial stone that the builders rejected. Abandoned as a newborn next to a dumpster, he was adopted by an elderly couple in rural Florida. His spirit was crushed when he discovered…
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