By David Artavia, Yahoo! Life
Chance the Rapper is not holding back when it comes speaking about the benefits of prioritizing mental health. Continue reading Chance the Rapper says the idea to ‘man up’ is harmful to Black men’s mental health
By David Artavia, Yahoo! Life
Chance the Rapper is not holding back when it comes speaking about the benefits of prioritizing mental health. Continue reading Chance the Rapper says the idea to ‘man up’ is harmful to Black men’s mental health
By Black News
Meet Nynoka Grant, founder and CEO of Akoyn Beauty, an Atlanta-based Black-owned company that manufactures vegan-friendly personal care specialty products that are especially for women. Their premium soaps, skin creams, and body butter are handmade from the finest all-natural ingredients. Now, more than ever, taking care of yourself and remaining stress-free is a priority. Continue reading Meet the Founder of a Thriving Black-Owned, Vegan-Friendly Beauty Brand
By Melissa Repko, CNBC
Target said it will hire more Black-owned companies, launch a program to identify and support promising minority entrepreneurs and add products from more than 500 Black-owned brands to its shelves or website. Continue reading Target says it will spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by 2025
Hispanic Americans are launching more new businesses, achieving higher levels of education, and reaching the C-suite of Fortune 500 companies in greater numbers than ever. Continue reading Recognizing — and Celebrating — the Impact of the Hispanic Community
By Yamily Habib, Be Latina
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted a myriad of things in the way we live. Not only did we learn to value our personal spaces and our community solidarity, but we put into perspective the way we travel and the value we place on freedom of movement. Continue reading Soul Life Travel, the First Black and Women-Owned Travel Agency in Costa Rica
By Andrea Reindl, Mitu
August is National Black Business Month and this year, there’s no better time to support Black businesses. After the racial reckoning of 2020, many of us are still educating ourselves on structural racism and the impact it’s had on Black business owners and generational wealth. And part of that education includes shopping at Black-owned businesses. Continue reading 11 Gorgeous Afro-Latinx-Owned Online Shops To Support During National Black Business Month
By Emma Tucker, CNN
An all-Black female crew operated an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Phoenix in honor of Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1921. Continue reading All-Black women crew operates American Airlines flight from Dallas in honor of trailblazer Bessie Coleman
By Hilary Shepherd, Refinery 29
Honoring long-held traditions while looking toward the future might be a popular practice around the holiday season, but for some, it’s a year-round business. Just ask 28-year-old digital creator Julianny Casado and 26-year-old makeup artist Sabré O’Neil. Continue reading These Afro-Latina Creatives Carved Out Their Own Career — & Found Success
By ABC News Radio
Former WNBA player Niesha Butler has opened the first Afro-Latina-owned STEM camp, S.T.E.A.M. Champs, in New York City to reduce accessibility barriers to tech educational resources for Brooklyn youth. Continue reading Former WNBA star Niesha Butler opens first Afro-Latina-owned STEM camp in New York City
By Erica Nahmad, Be Latina
It’s undeniable that representation matters and the idea of what a scientist could or should look like is changing, largely thanks to pioneers like Afro-Latina scientist Dr. Jessica Esquivel, who is breaking barriers for women in STEM one step at a time. Continue reading Meet Afro-Latina Scientist Dr. Jessica Esquivel
By Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart
Both personally and professionally, Beverly Malbranche has always wanted to make an impact in the world and honor her homeland along the way. To meld the two, she decided to open Caribbrew, her Black-owned and woman-founded Haitian coffee brand. Continue reading Beverly Malbranche of Caribbrew Honors Her Homeland of Haiti Through Her Coffee Brand
By TOMÁS MIER , Rolling Stone
Zendaya made history in 2020 when she became the youngest woman — and only the second Black woman (after Viola Davis) — to win in the lead drama actress category at the age of 24. Now, with the 2022 Emmy nods out, Zendaya, has made history yet again as the youngest producer to be nominated for an award after Euphoria’s Outstanding Drama Series nod. Zendaya serves as both a star and executive producer on the series. Continue reading Zendaya Makes Emmy History Once Again as Youngest Producing Nominee for ‘Euphoria’