Meet Phil Gordon, The Tennis Coach Helping Youth Become Champions For 5 Decades
He has an unwavering commitment to the children he coaches. In the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, a local legend named Phil Gordon has spent the past 50 years making an impact on the lives of thousands of children through tennis, Andscape reports. Gordon has dedicated himself to teaching tennis to children, particularly those from poor […]
Black-Owned Golf Brand Secures $3.4M In Funding
Eastside Golf has really taken off! The lifestyle golf brand was founded in 2019 by Olajuwon Ajanaku and Earl Coope. The company recently closed a $3.4 million seed round led by EP Golf Ventures, a partnership between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures. Now, the multi-million dollar investment can help them continue to […]
Beatrice Dixon’s ‘Honey Pot Company’ Sells Majority Stake To CODI For $380M
They’re ushering in a new era of growth in the natural period care space. Compass Diversified (CODI), a publicly traded holding company, has acquired a majority stake in The Honey Pot Company for $380 million, Beauty Independent reports. The acquisition is seen as a significant win for The Honey Pot’s owner, Beatrice Dixon. CODI specializes […]
Detroit People’s Food Co-Op to Open Black-Led Grocery Store
They hope to help solve food insecurity. A Black-led grocery store, the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op (DPFC), is slated to open its doors in early 2024, Outlier Media reports. The 31,000-square-foot, two-story building, located in the historic North End at 8324 Woodward Avenue, is a component of the Detroit Food Commons (DFC) project. The DFC […]
10 Black-Owned Products You Need For a Fresh Start in the New Year
As we step into a new year, many of us are looking for ways to refresh and revitalize different aspects of our lives. Supporting black-owned businesses is not only a great way to contribute to economic empowerment but also an opportunity to discover unique and high-quality items to assist with our refresh. From desk essentials […]
Tyler Perry Lands 8-Movie Netflix Film Deal
Media entrepreneur and filmmaker Tyler Perry has signed a deal with Netflix to write, direct, and produce eight new movies for the streaming service, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This follows a previous agreement with Amazon for four feature films. While specific plot details are currently unavailable, the collaboration with Netflix marks another significant milestone […]
Issa Rae Launches New Viarae Prosecco Line
Issa Rae just launched her new prosecco, Viarae! The Italian drink “represents some of my best memories,” Rae emotionally told the crowd at the launch event for her new prosecco in partnership with E. & J. Gallo Winery. “It was first introduced to me at a moment when I didn’t know that everything was going […]
6 Sisters Pursue Nursing School Together After Experiencing Homelessness for a Decade
The Lawrence sisters are not letting their difficult childhoods hold them back! The six eldest Lawrence sisters are currently planning on becoming nurses after spending 10 years experiencing homelessness as kids. The sisters range in age from 19 to 25. And this past August the sisters enrolled in a master’s program in public health at […]
Beyoncé Debuts New Fragrance Cé Noir Ahead of Renaissance Movie Release
Beyoncé has officially revealed the name of her new luxury fragrance after first teasing the beauty project back in July. On October 24, Beyonce took to her social media accounts to reveal the name and bottle for her Cé Noir fragrance line. The fragrance includes top notes of clementine and golden honey, heart notes of rose […]
Meet Leslie Diuguid, Owner of the First Black-Owned and Woman-Owned Fine Art Print Shop in New York City
She’s making art more accessible! Kansas City native Leslie Diuguid moved to New York City in 2013 to pursue a career in art, BK Reader reports. She got her start working at art galleries and printmaking shops, learning the ropes and networking with everyone she could. In 2017, her father Lewis Diuguid published his book […]