It was during the era of female empowered black sitcoms like “Sister, Sister,” when author and philanthropist, Celina Monique, saw herself being represented for the first time through media. She would soon come to her own concrete platform, in order to implement the same positivity, encouragement and light to other black girls who needed someone …
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Entrepreneurship is the Bronner’s Family business, in addition to beauty and hair care. There’s no business like the family business; especially when it dominates within its industry as the oldest self-owned African American company specializing in multicultural hair and beauty since 1947. In addition to its prestigious International Beauty Show, the Bronner Bros. …
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3 ways to jump-start your New Year’s Goals We’re 43 days into the year, and by now you should have a plan for achieving your New Years goals. If not, it’s not too late to get started on setting up a plan. Whether you want to lose weight or start that new business, here’s what …
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Within our culture and history, we’ve been grateful to have the guidance and wisdom of our many black writers, philosophers, entertainers, philanthropist and public figures, who are in the same space as us. These individuals have been the teachers of tough times and the ones who weren’t afraid to give tough love, but ultimately did …
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I don’t think we realize how vital our health is when it comes to our ability to be successful. We live in a day and age where Fitness is a big part of everyone’s lifestyle. I mean who doesn’t want to look good? So, why does health amaze us when we think about the traits …
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You only fail when you give up. We all have had moments when giving up seemed like the best option. It felt safe and simplistic to call it quits when things weren’t working out. Let’s take my mom and I for instance. She’s trying to start a business and I am on the pursuit to …
Kendrick Lamar summed it up with 34-bars and a repetitive, simplistic chorus, “Hold up, lil’ bitch, Sit down, Be humble.” This 2017 instant-hit shames the people whose minds have been brainwashed by the “new” term of success, forgetting where they’ve come from and how they’ve got to where they are. In the opening line of …
The dream is real, but the hustle is sold separately! And this is exactly the case for the husband-and-wife duo, Jin Sook and Do Won Chang, the founders of Forever 21. From pumping gas to a billion dollar empire. Forever 21 is considered one of the most preferred and familiar retailers for the frugal fashionista. …
Written by. Chalise Macklin The Essence Festival lived up to all the hype once again. The fest delivered surprise speakers, celebrity appearances, and high energy performances. Mariah Carey made her Essence Fest debut, Misty Copeland became emotional while talking about the late Prince, Reverend Al Sharpton delivered a moving speech about the importance of voting …
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