Meet the Black Designers Who Presented at NYFW Fall/Winter 2023
These Black designers have collections to die for! There’s a rich history behind Black people and fashion. It isn’t just about the clothes; it’s important that we have the freedom to express ourselves and use our personal styles to tell our own stories. From the Black fashion pioneers to the Black designers kicking doors down and making […]
This Mother and Son Having a Super Sweet Moment During Their Baking Session Is Guaranteed to Melt Your Heart
This mom shared a super sweet moment with her son that made our hearts smile! Jayla Henry, the Dallas influencer and mom of two, recently shared a video of her and her toddler, Braylon, baking cookies. After he saw cookie cutters in the store, he was determined to make some, resulting in a video that […]
Meet Mary Lumpkin, The Enslaved Woman Who Transformed A Slave Jail Into An HBCU
She turned pain into purpose! There are a lot of stories of ancestors who created and fashioned new worlds out of unbearable pain and trauma. In the face of unspeakable odds, people found ways to create paths of freedom primarily through resistance, food and education. One of these ancestors was Ms. Mary Lumpkin, a formerly enslaved woman […]
4 Must-See Highlights Of Joe Frazier, The First Boxer To Defeat Muhammad Ali
He was named the heavyweight champion 53 years ago today! Boxer Joe Frazier was born Billy Joe Frazier on January 12, 1944 in Beaufort, South Carolina, Biography.com reports. The son of sharecroppers, he quit school as a teen and moved to New York with an older brother to find work. Pressed for money, he left […]
Mom of 3 Launches Black-Owned Disposable Training Pants To Center Representation
Today is the day! Our founder, Eunique Jones Gibson, just launched products for babies and toddlers that puts representation at the forefront. During the toddler stage, we know most parents get a dose of the potty training trials and tribulations, such as the need for more patience, the constant asking “Do you need to potty?” and, more […]
Meet Gabriel Carothers, the 17-Year-Old Who Just Made History As the Youngest Black Pilot In New Mexico
All of his hard work led to this historic moment! Gabriel Carothers just earned his wings and made history in the process. The 17-year-old Albuquerque native grew up with a passion for aviation. “My father had a family friend who had an airplane that used to fly us. So, he thought it’d definitely be interesting to take […]
Meet Mary Eliza Mahoney, The First Black Licensed Nurse
She was the first! Mary Eliza Mahoney was born in Boston, Massachusetts during the spring of 1845, the National Women’s History Museum reports. She was the daughter of free but formerly enslaved people who had migrated to Boston from North Carolina and learned why it was important to strive for equality as a Black woman at an […]
This Founder’s Health Struggle Inspired Her To Start A Frozen Yogurt Company For Gut Health
This Black woman-owned artisan creamery company is reversing the stats! According to the National Library of Medicine, evidence shows that more than 80% of Black women will have uterine fibroids by age 50. Ehime Eigbe, also known as “The Dairy Queen,” became a pioneer of frozen yogurt in Africa after her own experience with fibroids. Growing up, she didn’t […]
Here’s Why We Should Talk About Aunt Polly Jackson More Often
She was determined to fight back! Our ancestors sacrificed so much and fought tirelessly for the freedoms we have today. However, even before the law said they were free, many banded together by any means necessary to guarantee that anyone who tried could have the best chance possible at freedom. As thousands fled slavery in […]
NASA Is Awarding $11.7M To Eight HBCUs To Improve Representation In Aeronautics
NASA recently announced they’ll be awarding $11.7 million dollars to eight HBCUs through their new Data Science Equity, Access, and Priority in Research and Education (DEAP) initiative, Essence reports. Bethune-Cookman University; Florida A & M University; Fayetteville State University; Lincoln University; Morgan State University; North Carolina A & T State University; North Carolina Central University, and Prairie […]