Black Owned Distillery Pauses Vodka Production To Make Hand Sanitizer In Fight Against COVID-19
Way to pivot! Vanessa Braxton, founder of Black Momma Vodka, has shifted her focus from alcohol to hand sanitizer to help slow the spread of COVID-19, Black Enterprise reports. Braxton started Black Momma Vodka in 2013, opening a manufacturing facility in 2016 that made her the first Black woman distiller, master blender, and operator of […]
Michael Jordan Will Donate His ‘Last Dance’ Proceeds To Charitable Causes
This is why he’s the G.O.A.T. Michael Jordan is reportedly donating all of his proceeds from “The Last Dance” documentary to charity, Black Enterprise reports. The 10-part documentary debuted this past week, profiling the story of Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls meteoric rise to the top. The story mixes archival footage with interviews from […]
HBCU Grads Set To Open New Virtual Plant Shop With Subscription Service
This is exactly what we need! Two D.C. based women are opening a new virtual plant shop based out of the nation’s capital, DCist reports. Grounded is a subscription based plant service emphasizing the wellness aspect of horticulture, with a mission to “help you disconnect and decompress through the appreciation of plants.” The company was founded […]
Comedian Michael Che Covers Rent For 160 NYC Residents In Honor Of His Late Grandmother
What a beautiful display of love. Comedian Michael Che announced that his grandmother has passed away as a result of contracting COVID-19. To honor her, Che is paying the rent for 160 of the residents who reside in his grandmother’s building, The Root reports. The Saturday Night Live writer took to Instagram to announce his […]
Michelle Obama Is Planning A Weekly Reading Series
Come on supplemental learning! Forever First Lady Michelle Obama has partnered with PBS for a weekly reading series for children. PBS Kids announced the “Mondays with Michelle Obama” partnership via Twitter saying, “In this weekly read-along series, she’ll read 4 of her favorite children’s books (one book every Monday)… [starting with ] “The Gruffalo.” Join […]
Hip Hop Mogul Master P Is Offering Sanitizing Products & Services To New Orleans Seniors
Hip Hop mogul Percy “Master P” Miller is supporting the seniors in New Orleans by offering free sanitizing products and services, Black Enterprise reports. The NOLA native is offering seniors in his hometown free hand sanitizer and home deep cleaning services to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. So far, Louisiana has more than […]
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Launches $250,000 Grant to Support Arts Organizations Empowering Women and People of Color
We love to see it! Ava DuVernay’s nonprofit organization, ARRAY Alliance, announced a $250,000 grant to support arts organizations focused on changing the narrative of people of color and women. ARRAY Grants will provide funding for arts advocates, filmmakers, journalists, regional film festivals, and other grassroots orgs geared toward narrative change for women and people […]
Class Of 2020 Makes Request For Obama To Give A Virtual Commencement Speech
We second this request! This past week, a unique request came from the internet – could Barack Obama give a virtual commencement speech for the class of 2020 graduates? The first request emerged in a tweet from Lincoln Debenham, a 17-year-old Los Angeles senior, CNN reports. “Hi @BarackObama! Like most high school/college seniors, I’m saddened by the loss […]
Meet the Woman Spreading Positivity Across Social Media With Her Vegan Recipes and Sage Advice
We have a new auntie and her name is Tabitha Brown. The vegan influencer is taking social media by storm, having amassed over 1 million followers on Tik Tok in just 30 days by simply being herself. The North Carolina native is known for her comedic vegan food reviews as well as her innovative recipes, […]
Budgeting Guru Tiffany Aliche Releases New Children’s Book to Promote Financial Literacy
This is a great way to educate your child on finances early! Finance expert Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche is releasing a new children’s book to help promote financial literacy. The book centers on Mali, a little Black girl celebrating her 6th birthday. While at her birthday party, Mali has to make a choice between what’s […]