In the world of healthcare, few stories are as inspiring as that of Jessica Colvin, a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist. With over a decade of service in inpatient rehabilitation, Jessica’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of occupational therapy and her unwavering commitment to helping others reclaim their independence. Jessica’s path to...
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I Can See Death
It has been said that “death is not an answer, but a solution”. The idea of death has a lure to it. It shines brighter than the stars often looked at. The star light of death is a gateway for healing and safety, but what it could never be is love and the feeling of life.
University of Dope: Was All A Dream
The creators of University Of dope are two Hip-Hop enthusiasts, A.V. “$upreme” Perkins a DIY blogger and Marian “Skinni Bee” Andoh a project manager. The University of Dope brand was created when A.V. asked Marian to name all the members of Wu-Tang while drunk…turns out she could name them all, and thought it would be...
Meet the founder of a thriving Black-owned, vegan-Friendly beauty brand
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. Nynoka comments,...
HBCU Grad Supports 1,000 Black-Owned Businesses
Dante Lee, an entrepreneur and HBCU grad who started his marketing and PR firm while on campus, estimates that he has helped more than 1,000 Black-owned businesses generate $100,000 in revenue or more since the pandemic began. A graduate of Bowie State University class of 2002, he is infamously known as a marketing genius and...
Fish Fry Restaurant Launches Franchise Opportunity
‘Now that’s good eatin!’, the tag line for Joe’s Gourmet Fish Fry. This product is a golden light delicious seafood coating ready for your fish, shrimp, and vegetables. The Joe’s Gourmet brand is a dynamic one with restaurants right inside several Walmart stores across the country. And 2021 will be the golden year for this company...
Former Army Vet Opens Fitness Center in Dallas
Meet 32-year old Destiny Nicole Monroe, the owner of Raw Fitness, a Black-owned gym and fitness center located in the Dallas, Texas area. As a certified strength and conditioning specialist, this former Army Veteran and software engineer already has more than half a million followers on Instagram (@DNicoleMonroe) and now offers online tailored workout programs. Destiny...
Wall Street’s Oldest Black-Owned Investment Firm Makes History
Meet Eric Standifer, CEO and President of Blaylock Van LLC, Wall Street’s oldest continually operating Black-owned investment banking firm. Recently, the company served as one of four exclusively Black-owned broker-dealers to syndicate Citi’s $2.5 billion bond issuance. Blaylock Van also completed a $14 billion new issue debt transaction with Apple as one of five minority-owned underwriting...
Black-Owned Sauce Hits 99 Supermarkets
Meet Reggie D. Smith, founder and CEO of STL Pure Heat, the perfect mix of flavor and heat that hit the scene in 2020. It became an instant household staple, and with three different flavors, Sweet n Spicy, Sweet and Mild, and Garlic Heat, there is something for every dish. Each bottle has a unique blend...
Black Nurse Practitioner Launches Training Program
Dr. Patrice Little, a Family Nurse Practitioner in Georgia, has launched NP Student Magazine and a platform called NP Student University to help current nursing students and new graduates to better navigate their education and fill critical educational gaps. COVID-19 has disrupted nursing education in so many ways. With the nursing community focused on containing the spread of the...