Tatyana Ali Launches Limited Series of Baby Quilts for Black Maternal Health Week
The actress and singer has another great talent–sewing! Tatyana Ali is going beyond the screen to champion Black maternal health with the launch of Baby Yams, a limited-edition series of baby quilts. Inspired by her own experiences, Ali is turning her passion for sewing into a way to uplift Black mothers and advocate for better […]
Mielle Organics Founder Monique Rodriguez to Launch Investment Fund
She’s set her sights on a new goal! Monique Rodriguez, the entrepreneur behind the successful haircare brand Mielle Organics, is embarking on a new venture: launching her own investment fund, according to Inc. This comes roughly a year after selling Mielle Organics to consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble. Details on the fund, including its […]
Meet The Formerly Incarcerated Business Owners Behind This Jersey Healthy Meal Prep Company
They’re hoping to inspire others to live healthier, freer lives. Three New Jersey natives went from behind bars to business owners when they opened MacroBites, a Black-owned, health-conscious meal prep company that focuses on wellness, nutrition, and providing cuisine for the culture. Macrobites is the first Black-owned ready-to-eat meal service company in the nation and […]
Brown Girl Jane Becomes First Black Woman-Owned Fine Perfume Available at Sephora
They’re making sure we all smell great this summer! According to a recent article in Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Black-owned fragrance brand Brown Girl Jane has achieved a major milestone with its official launch at Sephora. With this significant moment in beauty retail, Brown Girl Jane becomes the first Black woman-owned fine fragrance line to […]
This Historic Black Church is Building Affordable Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina
A local church in Charlotte, North Carolina is answering the prayers of those looking for a place to live in the ever-fluctuating housing market. According to Black Enterprise, Rev. Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, head pastor of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, recently cut the ribbon at Varick On 7th, a brand new apartment complex in […]
Minneapolis Entrepreneur Houston White Is Building New Community Spaces for Black Culture to Thrive
He’s redefining the future of his hometown neighborhood, Camdentown! Houston White isn’t your average philanthropist. He’s on a mission to redefine what it means to empower a community, and his groundbreaking “Mixtape Strategy” is changing the landscape of Minneapolis‘ Camdentown neighborhood. In an exclusive interview with Because of Them We Can, Houston shared his vision […]
Idris Elba Set to Create Smart Eco-City Off the Coast of Sierra Leone
Living on an island with Idris Elba may be a fantasy, but the British heartthrob is taking steps to make at least the island part of that dream come true. Elba plans to collaborate with the government of the West African country of Sierra Leone to develop Sherbro Island, a rich coastal paradise. The actor […]
Former Phillies Player Jimmy Rollins Set to Open New Restaurant in Philadelphia
It’ll be the go-to place for folks to gather for good company and good food in the city of brotherly love. Former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Jimmy Rollins is partnering with veteran restaurateur Matt DeLima, to open Eleven Social, a new restaurant coming to Philadelphia this summer. The restaurant’s name pays homage to Rollins’ jersey number […]
Tabitha Brown’s Food & Beverage Line Becomes Mainstay at Target
Everything she touches is “very good!” Emmy award-winning actress and beloved vegan advocate Tabitha Brown has some exciting news for her fans and food enthusiasts alike. In a gracious TikTok video, Brown announced that her highly sought-after food and beverage line, previously only available in limited releases, will now have a permanent spot on Target […]
Former Wall Street Analyst Ashley Fox Is Bridging Financial Gaps for Underserved Communities
“Wealth doesn’t have a color. No matter what you look like or who you are, we deserve to build wealth.” Ashley Fox believes that anyone can and should be able to have the life–and bank account– of their dreams. It’s why she started Empify, a wealth-building and investment program that empowers everyday people to get […]