5 days agoHispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Tarsila do AmaralTarsila do Amaral changed the Brazilian art world by tapping into her endless sense of modernist creativity. Do Amaral came from a life of affluence as the daughter of plantation owners in Sao Paulo. Brazilian society deterred girls from pursuing an education, but her parents encouraged her artistic ambitions. Her…Hispanic Heritage Month3 min readHispanic Heritage Month3 min read
Sep 19Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Gabriel Garcia MarquezGabriel Garcia Marquez used his words to spring magical realism upon the world through timeless classics. Garcia Marquez began his life in poverty as he and his 12 siblings were raised by their maternal grandparents in Aracataca, Colombia. Living with his grandparents fostered his love for writing through his grandmother’s…Hispanic Heritage Month3 min readHispanic Heritage Month3 min read
Sep 12What Happen on That Fateful DayOf course, September 11th is a day that shaped a whole generation or two! Many know the highlights but not all the details of that day! So, here’s a bit of history. Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorists orchestrated a suicide mission over the United States' occupation of Saudi Arabia and the country’s relationship…September 112 min readSeptember 112 min read
Sep 5The Unionization of AmericaAmazon Labor Union This movement began in 2020 after warehouse workers for the online retailer Amazon started speaking out against workplace conditions, including unrealistic quotas and harsh employee treatment. ALU founders Chris Smalls and Derrick Palmer’s efforts led to several New York Amazon warehouses pushing for unionization. Since then, the duo’s efforts have…Labor Day4 min readLabor Day4 min read
Aug 22Get to Know These Upcoming Black Businesses (and Owners)This thriving beverage company was inspired by founder Mikaila being stung by bees and her great-grandmother’s special flaxseed lemonade…Black Business Owners5 min readBlack Business Owners5 min read
Aug 8Funding Opportunities Every Black Entrepreneur Should KnowAugust is Black Business Month, and I found some funding sources that should be on your radar as an entrepreneur or business owner. So, here are a few funds and grants every Black entrepreneur should apply for over the next year! Black Founders Fund After seeing the toll COVID-19 took on Black-owned businesses…Black Entrepreneur3 min readBlack Entrepreneur3 min read
Aug 1Conferences Every Black Entrepreneur Should AttendAugust is Black Business Month, and I found a few conferences that should be on your radar as an entrepreneur or business owner. So, here are a few business conferences and expos every Black entrepreneur should attend over the next year! Black Enterprise Disruptors Summit Started by the long-running business publication Black Enterprise, the…Entrepreneurship3 min readEntrepreneurship3 min read
Jul 25Growing Your Business Over the SummerSummer is usually the time to relax and get lost in those long hazy days. However, the year’s hottest season is the prime time for getting others excited about your business. There’s more time to let your community know you’re own for business. …Business3 min readBusiness3 min read
Jul 18How to Have Your Best Creative SummerHigh temperatures. Long and sunny days. Ocean waves. Fun outdoor activities. The season is prime for creatives to live their best art life. This time is your chance to grow and expand your creativity by leaps and bounds. …Summer3 min readSummer3 min read
Jul 11Black America and July Fourth: It’s ComplicatedTo say the relationship between Black Americans and the Fourth of July is an understatement. The day commemorates the United States’ independence from British rule. However, the holiday is fraught with hypocrisy for Black people since enslaved people were left out. …Fourth Of July2 min readFourth Of July2 min read
