Chelsea Elliott, founder of Somocom Lab and Macro Social Worker, has developed an interactive social-emotional learning kids’ card game called the EQ Kids Crew. The card game employs an innovative, fun approach to helping children understand their emotions and developing healthy coping techniques. Chelsea, a proud mother of two, has triumphed through her fair share of...
Donna Heath-Gonzalez is a native of Jamaica who immigrated to the U.S. and became an entrepreneur during the 2008 recession. She exited her career in the finance industry to pursue her passion when she opened BABSHair & Beauty™, which now consists of two thriving brick-and-mortar beauty supply stores in the state of Pennsylvania, and an online...
I enjoy the world we live in. What I do to help people is research this means more then just studying books, but I watch people and talk to them and ask them questions. I learn so much from others and nature. We are here to notify and help others live to the fullest. I...
Taraji P. Henson is showing support for black businesses this holiday season. Her scalp-first haircare brand, TPH BY TARAJI, has partnered with 6 black-founded companies to launch a new Buy Black Gift Guide on Instagram. If you’re looking for unique products for any occasion check out the complete list of brands on her Instagram page @tphbytaraji....
Have you ever had a come to Jesus talk with an elder from your family? Well brothers and sisters I am going to channel my Big Momma who died at 110 when I was about to have my first-born child. Big Momma would say “Come here baby let me talk to you a bit” when...
Through the history of what politics has been, and what has been done to black communities, and communities of minority. I know from studying human behavior for 35 years you will not and cannot please all involved. We as a Black and Brown communities have not pulled our resources in force ever in the political...
Live Natural, formally Alpha RX Plus, the Black-owned herbal products company providing solutions that keep harmony in the bedroom since 2012 has enhanced the efficacy of their long-time product Alpha RX Plus for men needing to overcome Erectile Dysfunction. JR Scroggins and his family launched the company in 2011 and begin marketing and selling their...
The new Jody Watley Dance/Remix EP has arrived, just in time for the holidays, and a ‘must-have’ in your playlist! Watley recently dropped a special collection of Alex Di Ciò Dance/Club remixes to the surprise of her fans under the umbrella of her very own Avitone Recordings label imprint. Alex Di Ciò is a world-renowned...
I am missing the people of the past. I am missing and mourning my mother, my mommy, my friend, my leader. I have been struggling these last few days with sadness. I have been morning her as though she just passed away a few days ago, however it has been years since she passed. I...
The Boukman Institute is a public education and development organization set up to establish social institutions and galvanize a new conversation on the human rights of African Americans, with an emphasis on non-territorial autonomy (NTA) and its application to the African American situation. Robert L. Hollis is President, Chief Executive Officer, and historian at the Boukman...