black-owned - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T11:13:12Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/black-owned7 Spring Fashion Trends to Shop Right Now from these Black-Owned Brandshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/7-spring-fashion-trends-to-shop-right-now-from-these-black-owned-2022-03-12T17:23:27.000Z2022-03-12T17:23:27.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><p id="viewer-foo" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Nothing creates a distraction from cold temps like planning ahead for longer days and warmer weather. Seasonal transitions are the best excuse to add the latest fashion trends to our wardrobe and the forecast from the runways of the spring fashion shows and lookbooks appear to be Y2K-Inspired, complete with low-rise waistlines, high-rise hemlines, halter tops aka crop tops in lightweight fabrics, and brightest boldest colors. No one will be wondering which designer reflects your personal style as you carry your logo bag and in some cases, a double logo bag, as your accessory of choice.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p id="viewer-dd0pr" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Pair these looks with platforms, <em>yasss</em>, platforms, and an oversized tote bag - no more tiny purses, go big or go home. Exposed skin is in this spring with cut-out and spliced pieces that leave little to the imagination. Serve body boo - cleavage, hips, thighs, barebacks, and necklines are all on display.</span></p><p id="viewer-t5bs" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Spring 2022 things get a whole lot more 2000-ish with vacation statement attire that is low-key, but never boring while your leisurely trot around the globe. Even if you never leave, you'll be dressed to take off <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://emojipedia.org/airplane/" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5">✈️</u></a>. </span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-e2asj" class="_2vd5k JP7h-"><div class="_3CWa- Dv9jC _3mymk"><img class="_1JieR align-center" src="https://media4.giphy.com/media/TNYJFvFWfJochIuKx5/giphy.gif?cid=e2a3cbdecqbdcqip21keqvj2kz9ch0k9gs0oldhxbm54wuai&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g" alt="gif" /></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-ecjju" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Scroll on to get inspired by the biggest spring fashion trends for 2022.</span> </p><h2 id="viewer-cegr6" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font jf0Ad kCMmV _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Ultra-mini</u></strong></span></h2><p id="viewer-2oluu" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Ultra-mini</strong> mini skirts and mini dresses we're seeing this spring is giving <em>Destiny's Child. </em>Rising hemlines are a symbol of fashion’s return to fun, experimental risqué dressing; I say risk it all with styles from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.v74shop.net/products/clue-me-in-2-piece" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">V74 Boutique</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://gbemi.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">G Bemi</u></strong></a>, and <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://curverra.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Curverra</u></strong></a>.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204726452,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204726452,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="10204726452?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204724494,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204726255,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="10204726255?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><p><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204495494,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204495494?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></p><h2 id="viewer-ajt12" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font jf0Ad kCMmV _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Platform Shoes</u></strong></span></h2><p id="viewer-bsdrq" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Nothing says the 00's like the <strong>platforms</strong> from the 60's. The nostalgic shoe is making yet another comeback. TBH, platforms haven't ever gone out of style and the resurgence we are seeing on the runways is proof the iconic shoe has come full circle. Shop <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://twelveam.co/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Twelve AM Co</u></strong></a>., <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://archnyc.co/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Arch NYC</u></strong></a>, and <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.shekudo.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">The Rustic Shoe Box.</u></strong></a></span></p><div> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204496874,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204496874,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204496874?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204497090,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204497090,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204497090?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204629063,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204629063,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204629063?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div id="viewer-9uk2t" class="_2vd5k JP7h-"><div class="_3CWa- Dv9jC"><div class="yuWXS Fh2qZ"><strong style="font-size:18pt;"><u class="_3zM-5">Confounding Cutouts</u></strong></div></div></div><p id="viewer-6iil0" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Exposure takes on a whole new meaning with this season's <strong>cut-out</strong> trend. You'll make a fashion statement wearing these skin-baring designs, even more daring than in previous seasons. Get this look from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://bsuniqueboutique.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">B’s Unique Boutique</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.ninedees.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Ninedees Label</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://elevynthirty.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Eleyvn Thirty</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.couturesexiness.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Couture Sexines Boutique</u></strong></a>, and <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.naluboutique.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Nalu Boutique</u></strong></a>.</span></p><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204499259,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204499259,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204499259?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204499497,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204499497,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204499497?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204500459,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204504082,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204504082?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204504254,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204504254,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204504254?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Secure the (BIG) Bag</u></strong></span></div><p id="viewer-3v7uu" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Bulkiest totes</strong> take the handbag world by storm. Swap those minis you have been carrying for oversized totes from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.wantlesessentiels.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Want Les Essentials</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://brandonblackwood.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Brandon Blackwood NYC</u></strong></a>, and <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.yvonnekone.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Yvonne Koné</strong></a>. These bags double as marketplace totes and carry-ons, perfect for more than a few days worth of travel necessities.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204507059,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204507059,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204507059?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204509067,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204509067,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204509067?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204509085,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204509085,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204509085?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></p><h2 id="viewer-ch392" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font jf0Ad kCMmV _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Go for the Logo</u></strong></span></h2><p id="viewer-5n9ag" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Monogram mayhem is back. Exaggerated branding, <strong>step and repeat logos, and double logos</strong> are back and they are all the rage this spring. Whether you choose a designer brand that is understated and chic or excessive and ironic, your snaps while trend with these accessories. </span><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Shop from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.off---white.com/en-us/shopping/off-white-logo-shopper-17590533" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">OffWhite</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://danieldiyepriye.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Daniel Diyepriye</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://isaacandmoore.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Isaac & Moore</u></strong></a>, as well as <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://mifland.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Mifland</u></strong></a>.</span></p><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><div id="viewer-e970e" class="_2vd5k JP7h-"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_0dea7c3f27984716be837c7123085301~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_536,h_536,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_0dea7c3f27984716be837c7123085301~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_0dea7c3f27984716be837c7123085301~mv2.webp" width="501" height="501" /></div><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204651497,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204651497,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204651497?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204652464,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204652464,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204652464?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204653254,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204653254,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204653254?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div></div></div><h2 id="viewer-34dus" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font jf0Ad kCMmV _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Get Ready to Get Away</u></strong></span></h2><p id="viewer-8uiar" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Every day is va-cay. <strong>Vacation-ready looks</strong> include pieces that work for every moment yet are ready for a getaway at a moment’s notice. Airy-as-ever ramie and chiffon dresses, crochet tops, and printed separates transition from work to play effortlessly this season. Shop The <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://diarrablu.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Diarrablu</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.uchawiworld.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Uchawi</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://jbrooksboutique.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">J. Brooks Boutique</u></strong></a>, and <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://blackqueenproductions.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Black Queen Apparel</u></strong></a>.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204653097,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204653097,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204653097?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204654477,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204654477,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204654477?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204654866,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204654866,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204654866?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204654689,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204654689,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204654689?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></span></p><h2 id="viewer-ck7pg" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font jf0Ad kCMmV _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK iWv3d public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Bold and Bright</u></strong></span> </h2><p id="viewer-7vv5o" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Boldest brights</strong> for color lovers who aren't afraid to stand out. Plan for a saturation of absinthe, neon, citron... traffic-stopping. Don't be afraid to try these new hues this spring when you buy from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.andreaiyamah.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Andrea Iyamah</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://simisienna.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Simi Sienna</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.wildthingsbrand.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Wild Things Brand</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.theuglyline.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">The Ugly Brand</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://sammybdesigns.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Sammy B</u></strong></a>, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://beautenoir.co/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Beaute Noir</u></strong></a>, and <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.kalexiskouture.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Kalexis Katoure</u></strong></a>.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204657280,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204657280,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204657280?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204655875,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204655875,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204655875?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204658101,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204658101,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204658101?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204662672,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204662672,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204662672?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204668679,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204668679,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204668679?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204673269,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204673269,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204673269?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10204697474,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10204697474,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="10204697474?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a>___</span></p><div id="viewer-819kr" class="_2vd5k JP7h-"><div class="_3CWa- Dv9jC"><div class="yuWXS Fh2qZ"> </div></div></div><p id="viewer-buo0b" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 iWv3d _1FoOD _3M0Fe aujbK public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Need more resources like this to help you Buy Black? Sign up for the Daily Black Business Newsletter <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong>here</strong></u></a> so you never have to miss a blog post, interview, or an honest product review. Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></p></div>30 Black-Owned Brands to Add to Your Gift List this Holiday Seasonhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/30-black-owned-brands-to-add-to-your-gift-list-this-holiday-seaso2021-11-23T02:27:23.000Z2021-11-23T02:27:23.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><p id="viewer-foo" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;">This is the best time to give a meaningful holiday gift, and there are many meaningful reasons to patronize Black-owned businesses during this holiday shopping season. Over the years, I have rounded up great Black brands to shop and this year is no different. Below, you'll find everything from baked goods to earbuds, something for everyone. Keep scrolling, share with a friend, and bookmark for later. </span></p><div><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Gifts for Her</strong></span></div><p id="viewer-3mj0j" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://brandaveclothing.com/collections/accessories/products/matte-black-the-mrs-bag-duffle" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Brand Ave Clothing</u></strong></a> specializes in all things for HUSBANDS AND WIVES. Because she loves carrying your last name, she'll love carrying this bag. (Wayyy better than Birkin IMO)</span></p><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834618491,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834618491,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834618491?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a> </div><div id="viewer-7nseb" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="yuWXS _1y4rN"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0927QW5WS/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzleshelle-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1TICOEVF1L3NS" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Butter By Keba Unity Code Eau de Parfum</u></strong></a> is an organic fragrance that is phthalate-free and hand-poured. With both masculine and feminine notes, this unisex aromatic experience can be given, received, and shared.</span></div></div></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-eqje0" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="yuWXS _1y4rN"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834619285,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834619285,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834619285?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div></div></div><p id="viewer-c2u7u" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Give gold or peals but if she's been good all year, give both <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEAN63QNDYTT4J2D3C2RWYXHVDAA/1TICOEVF1L3NS" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">BYCHARI</u></strong></a>.</span></p><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834622093,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834622093,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834622093?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">If your lady is a show stopper, crystallized clothing and accessories from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.dbleudazzled.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">d.bleu.dazzled</u></strong></a> is just what she needs (and what you want).</span></div><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834622474,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834622474,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834622474?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FabSleep" target="_blank">FabSleep</a> </strong>eye masks are for the members of the Nap Ministry. Designed to keep light out during the night and into the morning as the sun rises, leaving her fully rested and ready to conquer the day.</span></div><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834626871,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834626871,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834626871?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><p id="viewer-7u7nu" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">For the woman who needs to organize her tasks, her makeup, and her accessories <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S3143DJ/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzleshelle-20&linkCode=ic6&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1TICOEVF1L3NS" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Ms. J Brand</u></strong></a> has her covered.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834627092,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834627092,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834627092?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Cashmere sweater (or joggers, or dress, or knee-length cardigan) from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.leimere.com/collections/all" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong>Leimere</strong></u></a>, affordable ethically produced leisurewear made with 10% cashmere.</span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834627496,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834627496,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834627496?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div id="viewer-3d8ku" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="yuWXS _1y4rN"> </div></div></div><p id="viewer-dk9fp" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFLCNXM/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&tag=onamzleshelle-20&linkCode=iil&ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.36EZISQXO083E" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Twelve AM Co. furry slippers</u></strong></a> provide luxurious comfort for a night in after being out all day.</span></p><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834628878,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834628878,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834628878?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Related: <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-38-Black-Owned-Great-Gift-Ideas" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">38 Great Gift Ideas, Gift Wrap, & Greeting Cards Made By Black-Owned Businesses</u></strong></a> </span></div><div> </div><h2 id="viewer-3u859" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Gifts for Him</strong></span> </h2><p id="viewer-54fqd" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://brownsugarbourbon.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Brown Sugar Bourbon</u></strong></a> from actor/comedian/singer Jamie Foxx <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HanMCyypC68" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><em>will definitely set this party off right</em></u></a>.</span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834630269,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834630269,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834630269?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><div id="viewer-h0u2" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="yuWXS _1y4rN"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div></div></div><p id="viewer-chlu7" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.theblackmancan.com/store" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">The Black Man Can</u></strong></a> has swag just in time for the holiday but you better hurry, items are available for a limited time only.</span><br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834630685,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834630685,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834630685?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-6ucp5" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Beard care, skincare, and hair loss solutions from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://evanalexandergrooming.com/" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong>Evan Alexander Grooming</strong></u></a> for the guy who knows how to make an impression.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834632498,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834632498,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834632498?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-396l7" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEAN63QNDYTT4J2D3C2RWYXHVDAA/3EEHJ8TTWMS4J" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">RICH by Rick Ross</u></strong></a> luxury hair cair kits are budget-friendly leaving more money to gas up the Maybach. </span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834633080,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834633080,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834633080?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-7guui" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">For the well-dressed man, custom designs from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://vanskere.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Vanskere</u></strong></a> are perfect for work or play. </span><br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834635491,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834635491,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="474" alt="9834635491?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><div id="viewer-di2rg" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="yuWXS _1y4rN"> </div></div></div><p id="viewer-bvb81" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Shearling, a staple for any dapper man from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://s-gents.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Southern Gents</u></strong></a>.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834635884,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834635884,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834635884?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-f92j6" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.soleclassics.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Sole Classics</u></strong></a> will satisfy the sneakers head on your gift list with its array of hard-to-find kicks and a burgeoning in-house label of apparel and accessories.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834636667,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834636667,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834636667?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-9mrc1" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Meat bundles for grill masters are available from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://app.barn2door.com/e/Qnjdl/all" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Warrior Creek Premium Meats</u></strong></a>, fresh or smoked!</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834638488,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834638488,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834638488?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-di2dh" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Increase the value of his photography or videography business with a drone from the only Black-owned <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://shop.aquilinedrones.com/shop/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">drone retailer</u></strong></a> and <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.flighttothefuture.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">drone pilot training school</u></strong></a>.</span> </span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834639276,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834639276,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834639276?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-1a56m" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Related: <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cutt.ly/mrtv-10-black-owned-gift-ideas-and-stocking-stuffers-for-5-or-less" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong>10 Black-Owned Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers for $5 or less!</strong></u></a> </span></p><h2 id="viewer-fq6d0" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;"><strong>Subscription Boxes and Services</strong></span> </h2><p id="viewer-dhj8d" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">The ideal gift for a bookworm is the <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://iamblacklit.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">BlackLIT Box</u></strong></a>. Your gift includes 1 brand-new book by a Black author, 3-5 products from black-owned businesses, and discussion questions so you can engage in thoughtful dialogue, bookclub style.</span><br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834640854,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834640854,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834640854?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><div id="viewer-8n12f" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-atmqs" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://musiclibrarybox.com/" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong>Music Library Box</strong></u></a> uses children’s books to introduce various music styles, genres, and musicians.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834641475,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834641475,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834641475?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-egevn" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">The <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://girlgangstrong.com/" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong>Girl Gang Strong</strong></u></a> box sends 5-8 motivational books, cute accessories and jewelry, and personal care products for t(w)een girls.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834641899,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834641899,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834641899?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-b1c61" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Choose from pre-designed boxes or work with <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.prettybrownbox.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Pretty Brown Box</u></strong></a> to create a custom gift perfect for a sister and/or sister-friend.</span><br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834642853,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834642853,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834642853?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><div id="viewer-cqogn" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><p id="viewer-1dc7k" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Enjoy streaming exclusive content from Black creators you can't find anywhere else? subscribe to <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://1millitv.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Milli TV</u></strong></a>, a brand new service available Android, Apple, Firestick & Roku TV. Gift more streaming services for the entertainment junkie in your life when you find them <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-Black-Streaming-Services" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">here</u></strong></a>.</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834644500,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834644500,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834644500?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-32ge6" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Related: <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cutt.ly/mrtv-10-gifts-for-20-or-less-from-black-owned-businesses" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">10 Gift Ideas for $20 or Less from Black-Owned Businesses</u></strong></a> </span></p><div><span style="font-size:18pt;"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>Stocking Stuffers</strong></span></span></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-emuin" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span style="font-size:14pt;">When I was a kid, there was always fruit in my stocking. I wished it were cookies instead! Redeem yourself with a sweet treat from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cookiesociety.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Cookie Society</u></strong></a> as a stocking stuffer.</span> </span></p><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834644893,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834644893,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834644893?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div id="viewer-4n894" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="yuWXS _1y4rN"> </div></div></div><p id="viewer-4c5v7" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Rock stars are hard to shop for but I guarantee they can't ever have enough lipgloss. This <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEAN63QNDYTT4J2D3C2RWYXHVDAA/1S7JCU6Q8KKYU" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Fenty mini gloss set</u></strong></a> will help them shimmer and shine.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834651053,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834651053,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="490" alt="9834651053?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><div> </div><div> </div><p id="viewer-9c1s" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.fwstyle.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">FW Style</u></strong></a> clutch wallets are <em>clutch</em> for filling stockings with goodies and travel must-haves. </span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834690261,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834690261,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834690261?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-ag9oc" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Thought-provoking prompts and affirmations cards from <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.papertherapycards.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Paper Therapy</u></strong></a> will remain impactful through the season and throughout the new year.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834707886,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834707886,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834707886?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEAN63QNDYTT4J2D3C2RWYXHVDAA/1TICOEVF1L3NS" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Raycon earbuds</u></strong></a> are small enough to fit a stocking, powerful enough to last 30+ hours before they need to recharge.</span></p><div id="viewer-dlvij" class="_2vd5k _208vH"> </div><div><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834710669,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834710669,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834710669?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a> </div><div id="viewer-9rdkt" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="yuWXS _1y4rN"><span style="font-size:14pt;">Wearable tech for the person who needs the latest in innovation, <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEAN63QNDYTT4J2D3C2RWYXHVDAA/36EZISQXO083E?ref=idea_lv_lole_&type=explore" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Roq Innovation</u></strong></a> led-light beenies are <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEAN63QNDYTT4J2D3C2RWYXHVDAA/36EZISQXO083E?ref=idea_lv_lole_&type=explore" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">here</u></strong></a>.</span></div></div></div><div> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834713677,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834713677,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834713677?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-9aofs" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Warm, cozy, and bright uniquely designed hosiery designed by <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://socksofafrica.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Socks of Africa</u></strong></a>.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834714469,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834714469,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834714469?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-d1r17" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Illuminate the moment with <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEAN63QNDYTT4J2D3C2RWYXHVDAA/1TICOEVF1L3NS" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong>Moon Ultra Light</strong></u></a>, a tough controlled mobile light device to capture life's greatest moments.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9834714699,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9834714699,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9834714699?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-b6qtk" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">This is only the beginning. There are more great gift ideas I have pulled together just in time for the holidays but ideal all year round. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Black Business Newsletter when you click <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cutt.ly/Subscribe-to-the-Minority-Report-Newsletter" target="_blank"><u class="_3zM-5"><strong>here</strong></u></a> so you never have to miss a blog post, interview, or an honest product review. Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-8fs6o" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-3p5i5" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><em>*All products featured are independently selected, however, when you buy something through the retail links, an affiliate commission may be earned.</em></span></p></div>Empire Essentials, Vaginal Care for GROWN ASS Womenhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/empire-essentials-vaginal-care-for-grown-ass-women2021-10-30T21:46:14.000Z2021-10-30T21:46:14.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><div class="n p"><div class="ab ac ae af ag cp ai aj"><p id="a2b7" class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Once you get to a certain age, women start to recognize signs and symptoms for vaginal issues almost immediately. They range from redness, dryness, itching, odor, pain during intercourse, painful urination, and discolored discharge can wreck a woman’s day, week, or month depending on how long the irritation persists. To make matters worst, over-the-counter products are usually promoted in a manner that exploits our insecurities. We shouldn’t be made to feel our genitals look weird, taste funny, and smell bad. The commercials and ads are from a position of embarrassment instead of empowerment.</span></p><div class="bw bx ko"><a href="https://miro.medium.com/max/356/0*nHQGV3whV8vTA0Ln" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/356/0*nHQGV3whV8vTA0Ln?profile=RESIZE_584x" alt="0*nHQGV3whV8vTA0Ln?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Vaginas are soooo BADASS. These things are incredible. Not only do we push life out of them, but they also provide so much pleasure sexually (the clitoris contains over 8,0000 nerve endings), and they secrete pheromones that attract our partners without having to mumble a word. Yeah, sis, that’s real Black Girl Magic.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">My self-care days include taking care of my vagina aka my PURSE. I take care of my moneymaker and she takes care of me. As of late, I have ditched the popular feminine hygiene and period products in exchange for dried organic edible herbs due to the unending list of health benefits.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Basil</strong> — uterine stimulant.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Calendula</strong> — cleansing, lessens inflammation.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Chamomile</strong> — soothes vaginal tissue</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Cornsilk </strong>— diuretic, reduces inflammation and bacteria build-up.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Damiana</strong> — improves blood flow to sex organs, increases libido, reduces dryness, balances menopause symptoms.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Dandelion leaf </strong>— antioxidant and diuretic.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Fennel</strong> — helps in sexual function in menopausal women.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Lavender</strong> — antiseptic, sedative, relaxes nerves and muscles.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Lemon balm</strong> — soothes menstrual cramps, relieves PMS symptoms, and relaxes bladder and uterus spasms.</span></p><p id="c5f1" class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Marigold</strong> — helps reduce abdominal or menstrual cramps.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Motherwort </strong>— great for fatigue, cramps, and to aid relaxation.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Mugwort</strong> — promotes suppressed menses.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Nettle </strong>— Rich in iron, deeply nourishes the womb tissues after childbirth.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Oregano</strong> — soothing, brings circulations and cleansing to the uterus.</span></p><p id="b921" class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Plantain leaves </strong>— heals wounds and reduce inflammation.</span></p><p id="b196" class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Raspberry leaf</strong> — strengthens and tones the uterine and pelvic muscles, and is a pelvic and uterine relaxant.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Red Clover</strong> — reduces hot flashes in menopausal women, relieves PMS symptoms, can help prevent cancer.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Rose petals</strong> — cooling and astringent to the vaginal tissues.</span></p><p id="b851" class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Rosemary</strong> — increases blood circulation to the reproductive organs.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Sage</strong> — astringent, spiritual cleansing.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Violet leaves and flowers</strong> — moisturizing</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong class="gg kx">Yarrow</strong> — astringent, cleansing, help fight infection.</span></p><p id="cdfb" class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">These are usually the herbs and botanicals I am looking for in my vaginal care products. And luckily for me, most of them are found in my purchases from <a class="ek ky" href="https://empireessentials.storenvy.com/" target="_blank"><strong class="gg kx">Empire Essentials</strong></a>.</span></p><div class="la lb il lc aj ld"><div class="bw bx kz"><div class="lh s il li"><div class="lj lk s"><div class="hk le t u v hf aj bb lf lg"> </div><img class="hs rp t u v hf aj c align-center" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/700/0*UDtjnMbjmx4cB5EN.gif" alt="0*UDtjnMbjmx4cB5EN.gif" /></div></div></div></div><h1 class="lo lp cs dz if lq lr gj ls lt lu gn lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi dp">XOXO Yoni Bar, $7.00</h1><p id="b46b" class="ge gf cs gg b gh mj gj gk gl mk gn go gp ml gr gs gt mm gv gw gx mn gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Your yoni is like a self-cleaning oven. Inside a healthy vagina are microorganisms that are naturally present and, most of the time, this maintains normal vaginal flora (flora is the bacteria that live inside the vagina). So it’s important to protect what is protecting you. Cleanses and washes can be detrimental, however, the XOXO yoni bar is formulated to balance your pH, purposely created for the vagina. This bar, naturally fragrant with chamomile and rose petals, cleanses and detoxes the vagina from odor-causing bacteria.</span></p><div class="la lb il lc aj ld"><div class="bw bx mo"><div class="lh s il li"><div class="mp lk s"><div class="hk le t u v hf aj bb lf lg"> </div><img class="hs rp t u v hf aj c align-center" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/700/0*qoKAD4Vf73A52Eyv.jpg" alt="0*qoKAD4Vf73A52Eyv.jpg" /></div></div></div></div><div class="la lb il lc aj ld"><div class="bw bx mo"><div class="lh s il li"><div class="mp lk s"><div class="hk le t u v hf aj bb lf lg"> </div><img class="hs rp t u v hf aj c align-center" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/700/0*osKRtQqQ8Pc2TEIj.jpg" alt="0*osKRtQqQ8Pc2TEIj.jpg" /></div></div></div></div><h1 id="b167" class="lo lp cs dz if lq lr gj ls lt lu gn lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi dp">TRYBE Yoni Gown $30.00</h1><p id="b58c" class="ge gf cs gg b gh mj gj gk gl mk gn go gp ml gr gs gt mm gv gw gx mn gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">This gown falls to the floor whether you wear it to the bust or the waistline. It is completely full coverage which will retain the steam while you stay on the throne. It is a one size fits all gown, up to 4x-5x. Bold and bright patterns are available, drawn taut with a ribbon to wear securely while you treat yourself to physical, spiritual, and emotional cleansing. Machine wash and hang to dry.</span></p><div class="la lb il lc aj ld"><div class="bw bx mq"><div class="lh s il li"><div class="mr lk s"><div class="hk le t u v hf aj bb lf lg"><img class="hs rp t u v hf aj c align-center" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/700/1*h3VBXxDpLNFudy5jQiBLFQ.png" alt="1*h3VBXxDpLNFudy5jQiBLFQ.png" /></div></div></div></div></div><h1 id="b224" class="lo lp cs dz if lq lr gj ls lt lu gn lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi dp">Yoni Steam Herbal Mix $8.00</h1><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh mj gj gk gl mk gn go gp ml gr gs gt mm gv gw gx mn gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">If you are not familiar with the Yoni steam process, allow yourself to get familiar. Yoni steam has been an indigenous custom by women from various cultures from around the world for centuries as a healing and medical practice. Steaming water infused with herbs contributes a lot to a woman’s health down below. Typically the herbs and botanicals used in vaginal steaming encourage the natural shedding of the uterus.</span></p><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">How to steam: Pour luxury herb mix into your basin. Boil water and pour boiled water into your herb-filled basin. Simmer for 5–10 minutes, enough time to disrobe and change into your yoni gown. Lift toilet seat, place bowl in the toilet, lower toilet seat. Then, sit over the simmering herbs, allowing the steam to travel up her vaginal canal to your uterus. Sit as long as you like, until they no longer feel the warmth of the steam. While seated, embrace this alone time. Reflect on having optimal vaginal and uterine health. Channel your inner goddess.</span></p><div class="la lb il lc aj ld"><div class="bw bx mo"><div class="lh s il li"><div class="mp lk s"><img class="hs rp t u v hf aj c align-center" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/700/0*LzFfowd5N0R_jx66.jpg" alt="0*LzFfowd5N0R_jx66.jpg" /></div></div></div></div><h1 id="af05" class="lo lp cs dz if lq lr gj ls lt lu gn lv lw lx ly lz ma mb mc md me mf mg mh mi dp">Lotus Yoni Oil $8.00</h1><p id="de0b" class="ge gf cs gg b gh mj gj gk gl mk gn go gp ml gr gs gt mm gv gw gx mn gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">The warmth of the yoni steam may cause arousal and tempt your libido. The Empire Essentials Lotus Yoni Oil, rich in antioxidants, and anti-fungal properties, acts as a personal lubricant, perfect for self-pleasure. It also soothes irritated skin after shaving or waxing, leaving skin supple and glowing. Comprised of grape seed oil, almond oil, lavender, rosemary, chamomile, roses, and dandelion combine to create a sweet-smelling fragrance that lasts leaving your sacred place balanced.</span></p><div class="la lb il lc aj ld"><div class="bw bx mo"><div class="lh s il li"><div class="mp lk s"><img class="hs rp t u v hf aj c align-center" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/700/0*rHxZiLB4Q79baGzw.jpg" alt="0*rHxZiLB4Q79baGzw.jpg" /></div></div></div></div><div class="la lb il lc aj ld"><div class="bw bx mo"><div class="lh s il li"><div class="mp lk s"><img class="hs rp t u v hf aj c align-center" src="https://miro.medium.com/max/700/0*Jc3IM8Zi2jyb8zPw.jpg" alt="0*Jc3IM8Zi2jyb8zPw.jpg" /></div></div></div></div><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Reduce menstrual cramping by v-steaming 2–3 days before your period begins. Quicken the healing process after childbirth. Sage your va-jay-jay from exes and trauma. Utilize all three products and wear your gown for the maximum benefit. Don’t forget to connect with Empire Essentials <a class="ek ky" href="https://empireessentials.storenvy.com/" target="_blank"><strong class="gg kx">online</strong></a> and on <a class="ek ky" href="https://www.instagram.com/empire_essentials_inc" target="_blank"><strong class="gg kx">Instagram</strong></a>.</span></p></div></div><div class="n p dq ms mt jh"> </div><div class="n p dq ms mt jh" style="text-align:center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ij_HIHg2VSo" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div class="n p dq ms mt jh"> </div><div class="n p"><div class="ab ac ae af ag cp ai aj"><p class="ge gf cs gg b gh gi gj gk gl gm gn go gp gq gr gs gt gu gv gw gx gy gz ha hb ck dp"><span style="font-size:18pt;">Need more resources like this to help you Buy Black? Sign up for the Daily Black Business Newsletter <a class="ek ky" href="https://cutt.ly/Subscribe-to-the-Minority-Report-Newsletter" target="_blank"><strong class="gg kx">here</strong></a><strong class="gg kx"> </strong>so you never have to miss a blog post, interview, or an honest product review. Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></p></div></div></div>Best Black-Owned Alcohol Brands from the Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festivalhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/best-black-owned-alcohol-brands-from-the-black-owned-wine-and-spi2021-10-30T17:05:56.000Z2021-10-30T17:05:56.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><p id="viewer-foo" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">The Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festival returned for the 5th year after a hiatus due to COVID-19. It is the premier event for tasting the best in Black-owned liquor from brands from across the country. Whether you are still sheltering in place or if you are "in these streets", the BOWSF is where you want to be if you want to re-stock the bar, buy gifts for the upcoming holidays, or buy inventory for your venue.</span> </span></p><p id="viewer-90uce" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;">I went on a mini shopping spree and grabbed a few bottles for myself. Allow me to be your "spirits guide" through my haul of the Best Black-Owned Alcohol Brands from the Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festival. </span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-deog" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9751184076,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9751184076,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9751184076?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div></div></div></div><div><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="http://ambrosiawinestudio.net/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Ambrosia Wine Studio Moschato</u></strong></a> </span></div><div><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ABV: </strong>10.1% | <strong>Tasting Notes: </strong>Lychee, Pear, Floral</span></div><p id="viewer-cskp6" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">A lighthearted sweet wine bursting with notes of orange blossom, tangerine, peach, and apricot. Ambrosia's Moscato is an effervescent balance of dry and less-sweet white wine. It's a swirling glass of juicy pears, lychee, and rose petals that satisfies a fruit-driven palate. With a mid-low alcohol content, a half glass will suffice for relaxing alone or with friends.</span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-83omt" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_4dd129198fbc4bf9b6d5bb0e498ba51b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_542,h_542,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_4dd129198fbc4bf9b6d5bb0e498ba51b~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_4dd129198fbc4bf9b6d5bb0e498ba51b~mv2.webp" /></div><div> </div></div></div></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-dlt5u" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_8d26cd5dd602461c94d45b5a02c33f71~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_531,h_531,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_8d26cd5dd602461c94d45b5a02c33f71~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_8d26cd5dd602461c94d45b5a02c33f71~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><h2 id="viewer-7ohca" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.denofthieveswhiskey.com/home" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Den of Thieves Whiskey</u></strong></a> </span></h2><p id="viewer-5tcfn" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ABV: 40%/80 proof </strong>| <strong>Tasting Notes: </strong>Vanilla, Ginger</span></p><div><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">A savory, strong whiskey that starts off bossy and finishes smooth. The first sip will snatch your soul with an aftertaste that seems to last forever. Den of Thieves Ginger-Vanilla Whiskey aroma is sweet and unassuming. The scent will catch you off guard, you just barely smell the whiskey. PRO TIP: add a single drop of water to reveal the desired aromas, without diluting the whisky. I paired mine with a nice cigar because they bring out the best in each other. Together the whiskey draws out the sweetness in my cigar while the cigar brings to the surface the oak and spice from the ginger. These flavors work hand in hand to complement each other for the best possible flavor experience.</span></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-3nm0d" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_b2e7324cf9ea40e9898e32d1d8e639c1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_542,h_542,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_b2e7324cf9ea40e9898e32d1d8e639c1~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_b2e7324cf9ea40e9898e32d1d8e639c1~mv2.webp" /></div><div><span style="font-size:18pt;"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>Related: </strong><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-44-black-owned-wine-and-spirit-brands" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Sip and Serve These 44 Black-Owned Wine and Spirit Brands</u></strong></a> </span></span></div></div></div></div><div> </div><h2 id="viewer-37unp" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.fou-dre.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Fou-dré Vodka</u></strong></a> </span></h2><p id="viewer-egim0" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ABV: 40%/80 proof</strong> | <strong>Tasting Notes: Pomegranate, Ginger, Lychee, Kiwi, and Lime</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-bcc06" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Chanel Turner is my girl crush and the host of the Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festival. More importantly, she is the first woman to own her own spirit, FOU-DRÈ, the first Black woman to own a vodka brand as well as the youngest individual to own and operate a vodka brand. Mic drop. </span></p><p id="viewer-9iatj" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">FOU-DRÈ, French for lightning, sets itself apart by being "infused" rather than flavored with pomegranate, kiwi, and lime pure fruit extracts with a hint of ginger! I like an uncomplicated cranberry and vodka, with a dash of simple syrup and lime wedge. FOU-DRÈ's lightning-shaped bottle is sexy and the vodka is sophisticated. What's not to love?</span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-9b5lg" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_65f451672da1413b856704f17c3c4fe8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_563,h_563,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_65f451672da1413b856704f17c3c4fe8~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_65f451672da1413b856704f17c3c4fe8~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-7isnr" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_a97909fc94854741b5a0ba82097d44d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_546,h_546,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_a97909fc94854741b5a0ba82097d44d3~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_a97909fc94854741b5a0ba82097d44d3~mv2.webp" /></div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div><div><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://guidancewhiskey.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Guidance Whiskey</u></strong></a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-5uik2" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ABV: 40%/80 proof</strong> | <strong>Tasting Notes: Vanilla</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-at12u" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Since being home, I have yet to bust open this bottle of small-batch whiskey, hailing from Tennessee. I distinctly remember the impression it left on me when I tasted it at the Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festival. To say the least, this newcomer is going to be around for a long time. That doesn't mean delay in adding Guidance to your bar! Guidance starts off the sweetness of caramel and vanilla with a smoky finish as the grand finale. It's a taste you savor after the initial sip. You are going to want to try this for yourself - sooner rather than later. </span></p><div id="viewer-518d4" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_a180ab20a35c431a94644c500f00ca58~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_557,h_557,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_a180ab20a35c431a94644c500f00ca58~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_a180ab20a35c431a94644c500f00ca58~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><div id="viewer-64mas" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_6a652e22f48c48149c6261ec84815d28~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_544,h_544,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_6a652e22f48c48149c6261ec84815d28~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_6a652e22f48c48149c6261ec84815d28~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><h2 id="viewer-h7eq" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _1oG79 _328F_ _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Share this article with Black Twitter -> <a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://ctt.ac/dxUh7" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Tweet This</u></strong></a></span></h2><div><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.hiddenspiritscocktails.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Hidden Spirits Cocktails</u></strong></a> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-8emnc" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>ABV: 19%/40 proof</strong> | <strong>Tasting Notes: Agave, Strawberry, Lemon, Lime</strong></span> </span></p><p id="viewer-hsuv" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Tequila shots make for a fun night. Add strawberries and suddenly your twerking and singing off-key! Tequila is strong enough to suck out all the strawberry essence creating the sweetest mood-enhancing experience. Hidden Spirits strawberry tequila has a delicious scent of fresh strawberries with notes of tartness. If your palate craves sweets, yours will be delighted by this pink elixir with its citrus finish. Blend frozen strawberries, crushed ice, 1/4 of rum, and Hidden Spirits for a refreshing strawberry daiquiri. </span></p><div id="viewer-2llge" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_5bb3a315682a4292abedffae011485fd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_564,h_564,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_5bb3a315682a4292abedffae011485fd~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_5bb3a315682a4292abedffae011485fd~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><h2 id="viewer-do0mm" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://www.plushvodka.com/home" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Plush Plum Vodka</u></strong></a> </span></h2><p id="viewer-4pshf" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ABV: 35%/70 proof</strong> | <strong>Tasting Notes: Plum</strong></span></p><p id="viewer-b9vo7" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Plums are generally in season from May to October, depending on what region you live in. Refreshing on a warm day, biting into the acidic skin, being immediately met by the sticky sweet reddish-amber fruit is a treat. You don't have to worry about being in or out of season when you make yourself a <em>La Strega</em>: 2 oz. of Plush Plum vodka, 3 oz. of cranberry juice, .5 oz. of Peach Schnapps, 1.5 oz. of orange juice, and .5 oz. of orange juice. Swirl together with a stirrer for a mild mouth warming sip just before a smooth dry finish that only makes me want more.</span></p><div id="viewer-arcq4" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_b965f9bd0c8746a693425a174a08c670~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_563,h_563,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_b965f9bd0c8746a693425a174a08c670~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_b965f9bd0c8746a693425a174a08c670~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><div id="viewer-fisc6" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_aa90fc0a28334ed38c4c25fc1673c4d3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_558,h_558,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_aa90fc0a28334ed38c4c25fc1673c4d3~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_aa90fc0a28334ed38c4c25fc1673c4d3~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><h2 id="viewer-5dlaq" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>Related: </strong><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://cutt.ly/mrtv-den-of-thieves" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Meet the Man behind Den of Thieves Whiskey, Jason Armstrong</u></strong></a> </span> </h2><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-482mo" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_3Bkfb _1lsz7" href="https://guidancewhiskey.com/tippers/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Tippers Punch Tea Whiskey from Guidance</u></strong></a> </span></h2><p id="viewer-9m3jk" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ABV: 14%/30 proof</strong> | <strong>Tasting Notes: Earthy, Peach, Mango, Pineapple</strong></span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">This lil can is only 200ml and filled to the brim with ready-to-drink whiskey + peach tea. It's like drinking a whiskey cooler! Don't let the size fool you - there is enough grain alcohol to get you tipsy without drowning out the herbal pekoe leaves and fruit flavor. Get a 4-pack and get ready to party. </span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-3a24f" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_9a856ed09389417f9b9cfdb526e6ab7e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_558,h_558,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_9a856ed09389417f9b9cfdb526e6ab7e~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_9a856ed09389417f9b9cfdb526e6ab7e~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><div id="viewer-5d122" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_ef0da23b82f3405985c424f9a62ec0f2~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_560,h_560,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_ef0da23b82f3405985c424f9a62ec0f2~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_ef0da23b82f3405985c424f9a62ec0f2~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><h2 id="viewer-cvbqt" class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><u class="_3zM-5">Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey</u></strong></span></h2><div><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ABV: 46.5%/93 proof</strong> | <strong>Tasting Notes: Oak, corn, nutmeg, apples</strong></span></div><p id="viewer-cqg72" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Uncle Nearest has become a hero as of late. His friendship with a young Jack Daniels changed the course of history and the practice of distilling. The taste is as intriguing as the story. With its caramel-rich color and toasted oak flavor, this whiskey is bold and confident. Uncle Nearest is perfect for Apple Cider Old Fashioned Cocktail: 2 oz. of apple cider, a dash of angostura bitters, 1 tsp. of brown sugar, 2 oz. of Uncle Nearest served with crushed ice. Add cinnamon sticks, apple, and pear slices for some pizzazz.</span></p><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9751199876,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9751199876,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9751199876?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p><div id="viewer-5ggo" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm"><div class="_2kEVY"><div class="_3WJnn _2Ybje"><img class="OzAYt _3xs9_ align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_adef106da6704aa2a0c46ce356c49ef0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_555,h_555,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_adef106da6704aa2a0c46ce356c49ef0~mv2.webp" width="500" height="500" alt="0e1fc6_adef106da6704aa2a0c46ce356c49ef0~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-8ud00" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;">I caught up with Chanel Turner, CEO of Fou-dré Vodka and the founder/host of the Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Festival. Check us out in the interview now streaming on YouTube.</span></p><div id="viewer-1c3l8" class="_2vd5k _208vH"><div class="_3CWa- dhpWm _3mymk"><div class="oUYOK _3l8wu"><div class="NjOn2"><div><iframe id="widget2" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e9cFG9oMlxE?autoplay=0&mute=0&controls=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.minorityreporttvshow.com&playsinline=1&showinfo=0&rel=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=1" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-45mbj" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;">Need more resources like this to help you Buy Black? Sign up for the Daily Black Business Newsletter <a href="https://cutt.ly/Subscribe-to-the-Minority-Report-Newsletter" target="_blank">here</a> so you never have to miss a blog post, interview, or an honest product review. Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></p></div>Black-Owned Alternatives to Fashion Nova, Shein, & Zara for Baddieshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/black-owned-alternatives-to-fashion-nova-shein-amp-zara-for2021-09-10T00:53:29.000Z2021-09-10T00:53:29.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><div class="_1AZWZ"> </div><div class="_6SyeS"><div class="post-content__body"><div class="_2cDMG"><div class="_2cDMG"><div class="bVAkx _3777I _1dQP3"><div class="kcuBq _2msPJ _189VQ uatYj" dir="ltr"><div class="kaqlz _2S8BH"><p id="viewer-foo" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">There are a gang of online stores, Instagram boutiques, and websites where you can buy affordable trendy fashion. The popular sites include Fashion Nova, boohoo, PettyLittleThing, SHEIN, Missguided, Zara, and NastyGal.</span></p><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-1785s" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Sir. Ma'am. These sites are far from being the <em>only</em> places to find affordable style-conscious clothes. We Buy Black over here, so it should be no surprise I have a list of budget-friendly Black-Owned alternatives to cheap fashion <u class="sDZYg">without sacrificing quality</u> for each and every baddie. </span></p><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-aln4e" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Without further delay, scroll down for Black fashion brands selling the latest in party dresses, brunch attire, athleisure, and outerwear.</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"> </div><div id="viewer-frsm8" class="q2uC4 _208vH" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.bbxbrand.com/" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg">BBX BRAND</u></a></span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Unique British Contemporary Ready-to-Wear Pieces</em></span></div><div id="viewer-eam7a" class="q2uC4 _208vH" style="text-align:center;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552253460,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552253460?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /> </div><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://elevatedshoetique.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Elevated Shoetique</u></strong></a></span></h2><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Shoes and Clothing for Women that Live FLY</em></span></h2><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><img style="font-size:13px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552251456,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552251456?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></h2><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-30c5b" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.figure8curve.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Figure 8 Curve</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-dpbpp" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Where Plus Size Is A Must Size</em></span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552253681,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552253681,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552253681?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align:center;"> </div><div id="viewer-dk7od" class="q2uC4 _208vH" style="text-align:center;"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_fffb5bc7a32b40f2b1bd19419578f627~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_539,h_539,al_c,lg_1,q_90/0e1fc6_fffb5bc7a32b40f2b1bd19419578f627~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_fffb5bc7a32b40f2b1bd19419578f627~mv2.webp" /></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"> </div><h2 id="viewer-555ju" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://fromgrayscale.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">From Grayscale</u></strong></a></span></h2><div style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Contemporary designer fashion label that features limited-edition tops, pants, dresses, skirts, bodysuits, and accessories</em></span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552255288,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552255288,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552255288?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></span></div><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-74dd8" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://jolieglamorous.com/products/crop-top" target="_blank">Jolie Glamorous</a></h2><p id="viewer-b081t" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Super trendy, fun “going out” garments!</em></span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552256082,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552256082,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552256082?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><h2 id="viewer-2gfd6" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.klosetenvy.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Kloset Envy</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-fstuq" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Looking Good And Stylish Without Breaking The Bank</em></span><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><div id="viewer-dla8v" class="q2uC4 _208vH" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552256663,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552256663,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552256663?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a> </span></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><h2 id="viewer-ffbqn" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.littlemissadore.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Little Miss Adore</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-3rp7i" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Fun Fashion for Every Woman</em></span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552257054,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552257054,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552257054?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><h2 id="viewer-85uhl" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://store.melaniemarie.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Melanie Marie</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-784a6" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Super cute clothing and custom jewelry</em></span><br /> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552256698,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552256698,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552256698?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-f9uq" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.shopnazeerahlove.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Nahzeerah Love</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-egnq4" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>For the unconventional IT girl</em></span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552257464,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552257464,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552257464?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a> </span></div><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-umsa" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://shopnicholelynel.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Nichole Lynel</u></strong></a></span><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></h2><p id="viewer-dhoe9" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Luxury Chic Styles for the Fashion Forward Woman on The Go</em></span></p><p class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552257495,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552257495,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552257495?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a> </span></p><p class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </p><div id="viewer-2lo79" class="q2uC4 _208vH" style="text-align:center;"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_993f2681e9724de9a1f387837ff1f7ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_539,h_539,al_c,lg_1,q_90/0e1fc6_993f2681e9724de9a1f387837ff1f7ae~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_993f2681e9724de9a1f387837ff1f7ae~mv2.webp" width="500" height="500" /></span></div></div></div><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-66v42" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://shoppinkplastic.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Pink Plastic</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-4qeme" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Building body confidence, one garment at a time </em></span></p><div id="viewer-72df7" class="q2uC4 _208vH" style="text-align:center;"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm"><div class="hnvPV _1y4rN"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552259054,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552259054,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552259054?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a> </span></div></div></div><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-m12n" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://melanindollz.com/" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>Simply Keela Co.</strong></u></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-d3lvi" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Exclusive Styles +Statement Pieces</em></span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552260285,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552260285,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552260285?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="467" /></a></span></div><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-5eo6d" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://theslaybrand.com/" target="_blank">The Slay Brand</a></h2><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>This is not your ordinary SLAY</em></span></h2><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552260869,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552260869,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552260869?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a> </span></div><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-8stnn" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://sodah.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Sodah London</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-4bkmo" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>If you’re not afraid to show a little skin and color outside of the lines, then this is the brand for you.</em></span><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552261266,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552261266,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552261266?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><h2 id="viewer-7hakh" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.sosorella.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Sorella</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-6161k" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Lifestyle boutique in LA</em></span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552261290,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552261290,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552261290?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><h2 id="viewer-74o6n" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.xoluxx.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Xoluxx</u></strong></a></span></h2><p id="viewer-nto1" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" style="text-align:center;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>Figure-hugging Pieces</em></span></p><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9552261659,RESIZE_930x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9552261659,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9552261659?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="500" /></a> </span></div><div id="viewer-28u0c" class="q2uC4 _208vH"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:14pt;">___ </span></div><div style="text-align:center;"> </div><p id="viewer-16odh" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Need more resources like this to help you Buy Black? Sign up for the Daily Black Business Newsletter <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/Subscribe-to-the-Minority-Report-Newsletter" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>here</strong></u></a> so you never have to miss a blog post, interview, or an honest product review. Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Businesses You Might Have Thought Were Black-Owned But Are NOThttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/businesses-you-might-have-thought-were-black-owned-but-are-not2021-08-11T19:50:58.000Z2021-08-11T19:50:58.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><p><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Some businesses are 100% Black-owned and operated, like this platform. These brands outright identify as having Black founders and CEOs. Brands I love like <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.shopcapitalcity.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Capital City Mambo Sauce</u></strong></a>, <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-uncleraysproducts-affiliate" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Uncle Ray's Products</u></strong></a>, and clothes from <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-BlackVibeTribe-affiliate" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Black Vibe Tribe</u></strong></a> or hair care products from <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://naturalandproud.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Black Naps</u></strong></a> (Natural and Proud Sistas). </span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-ef002" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Then some brands are majority-owned. Consider Tristan Walker who sold his multimillion-dollar men's grooming brand Bevel to Procter & Gamble in 2018 yet still remains the company's CEO. Rockstar Rihanna owns 15% of Fenty Beauty, a brand she developed with LVMH-owned incubator <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://kendobrands.com/" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>Kendo</strong></u></a>, also home to Fenty Skin. Last year, Mane Choice was sold to MAV Beauty where founder Courtney Adeleye remains the CEO of the hair care brand.</span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-2f26m" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">"Black-owned" should be simple to understand but for those who are unsure, a Black-owned business should be an entity where at least a majority of the shareholder equity, partnership interest, member share or other ownership interest in the business or its holding companies are owned by a Black person/people. Why does this matter? Some Black entrepreneurs. activists and industry leaders believe that, without an audit, verification, and disclosure process, white-owned parent companies can manipulate consumers into thinking their dollars are going to a Black-owned business when, in reality, a Black founder or CEO can act as a front for a predominantly white company. It matters when billions of dollars are at stake - funds that can close the racial wealth gap and establish generational wealth.</span><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><p id="viewer-ai5vb" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">It's unfortunate when you discover a brand is not Black-owned but marketed to Black people, has a Black spokesperson, or creates a product specifically for Black people. I feel a sense of betrayal having the knowledge that my community is not profiting nearly enough from the money being made while being the target audience for shoes, cars, soda, fast food, and more. Scroll down to see a few examples of businesses you might have thought were Black-Owned but are NOT.</span></p><p class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"> </p><h2 id="viewer-2pl2c" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span style="font-size:18pt;"><strong><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">1. BET</span></strong></span></h2><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><div id="viewer-42a6k" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_65d28aa1f0424f9199755ff8e7d066b1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_315,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_65d28aa1f0424f9199755ff8e7d066b1~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_65d28aa1f0424f9199755ff8e7d066b1~mv2.webp" /></span></div></div></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-akdfp" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Black Entertainment Television (BET)</strong> reaches 85 million homes and has aired over 45 programs including original content, acquired programming, and award shows cast with Black people, featuring Black culture, and marketing to Black Audiences as a 24-hour entertainment network. It was sold to Viacom in 2000 by the original owner Robert Johnson and his investment partners, making him the first African American billionaire. <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/12/shari-redstone-now-fully-controls-the-fate-of-viacomcbs.html#:~:text=The%20Redstone%20family%20holding%20company,was%20controlled%20by%20Sumner%20Redstone" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">The Redstone family holding company, National Amusements Inc., owns 79.4% of the Class A voting common stock of ViacomCBS — the owner of cable TV networks, Paramount Pictures, Simon & Schuster and the CBS broadcast station. Eighty percent of NAI’s voting interest was controlled by Sumner Redstone.</u></strong></a> </span></p><p class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p><h2 id="viewer-31aal" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;">2. George Foreman Grill</span></h2><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><div id="viewer-995s3" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_428563747b8347398026f3fc5bcad73c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_291,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_428563747b8347398026f3fc5bcad73c~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_428563747b8347398026f3fc5bcad73c~mv2.webp" /></span></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-fnu0b" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">One of the bestselling infomercial products of all time, the <strong>George Forman Grill</strong> was created by Michael Boehm. The tabletop cast iron grill that also drains grease was created in 1994. After months of the prototype sitting around the house waiting for George to try it, his wife was the one who encouraged him to take the non-paid endorsement opportunity. Since then, So, the company that eventually patented the “Lean, Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machines” paid George a staggering <strong>$138 million lump</strong> sum in order to buy the rights to use his name on their grill in perpetuity. Between the monthly royalties and the buy-out, George personally pocketed a minimum of $250 million from the grill that will continue to pay him even after death. As much as I like to have seen him own the company and the patent for the product that bears his name, the boxing legend does donate to a number of charities, pastors a church, and operates a youth center for Houston, Texas residents. </span></p><div> </div><div> </div><h2 id="viewer-f2ucm" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;">3. House of Cheatham</span></h2><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><div id="viewer-75if0" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_0ea595cf202247d39719557251120e2a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_672,h_350,al_c,lg_1,q_95/0e1fc6_0ea595cf202247d39719557251120e2a~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_0ea595cf202247d39719557251120e2a~mv2.webp" /></span></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-9u2ls" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">So if number 1 and number 2 were not shockers, number 3 may surprise you. <strong>House of Cheatham</strong> is home to Africa's Best, Texture My Way, and Aunt Jackies lines of hair care products <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://houseofcheatham.com/about-us/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">specifically for Africa Americans</u></strong></a>. This is one small business with a big footprint around the world selling haircare designed for Black women on every continent. With less than 150 employees, the company has been in operating since 1924. Little information is known about the original owners of the company or it's earliest product - Polly Peachtree Pomade. The company is now under the leadership of Michael Barker, a white man. House of Chetham is not classified as a Minority Business Enterprise, but that the leadership and team members in product development, research and development, and marketing are majority black female including <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v60DlqmCnz8" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Dwan White, VP of Marketing</u></strong></a>. It is worth noting, House of Cheatham made a recent <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Article/2021/05/26/House-of-Cheatham-donates-3m-to-CAU-for-Black-entrepreneurs" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">$3 million gift to Clark Atlanta University</u></strong></a>.</span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-9d5i7" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_963a950940cb431fa8e0796a36aed1a7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_282,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_963a950940cb431fa8e0796a36aed1a7~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_963a950940cb431fa8e0796a36aed1a7~mv2.webp" /></span></div></div></div><h2 class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"> </h2><h2 id="viewer-e69b7" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;">4. Rastafri Braid</span></h2><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><div id="viewer-7i2j5" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_b50cd93b1dc04ebf92a96bc6754f6e36~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_672,h_350,al_c,lg_1,q_95/0e1fc6_b50cd93b1dc04ebf92a96bc6754f6e36~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_b50cd93b1dc04ebf92a96bc6754f6e36~mv2.webp" /></span></div></div></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-8nn4o" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">When I first came across <strong>Rastafari</strong>, it was Instagram - a video with a woman who I immediately identified with donning big coily hair, roaming through a warehouse of synthetic hair in a variety of tight and loose curl patterns. At first glance, I believed this woman was the CEO of the company she was representing but the truth was I was looking at designer and creative director, <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYYvyPiBW4c" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Sherrell Jackson</u></strong></a>. In fact, Rastafri is the brand name for the synthetic hair sold by the parent company, <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/golden-state-imports/people/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Golden State Imports</u></strong></a> which appears to be owned by an individual by the name of <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.publicdatausa.com/Ryeu-Kim" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Ryeu Kee Kim</u></strong></a>. There are multiple hair extension brands targeting Black women but few have their VP also act as an ambassador. GSI has provided <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B7hOKfuAJfI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">cash giveaways</u></strong></a> to stylists who use Rastafri braiding hair in their salons. </span></p><div> </div><h2 id="viewer-24uj3" class="_3f-vr _208Ie blog-post-title-font _1Hxbl _3SkfC _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;">5. Black Radiance</span></h2><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><div id="viewer-edu6v" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_0a4cb865b19d45cb9fd8d680a480f204~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_548,h_548,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_0a4cb865b19d45cb9fd8d680a480f204~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_0a4cb865b19d45cb9fd8d680a480f204~mv2.webp" /></span></div></div></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-71pgn" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Black Radiance</strong> is probably one of the melanin-friendly drugstore makeup brands on the market. Not only does Black Radiance's online presence highlight Black MUAs, but their product lineup also features highly pigmented vivid colors designed for beauties with darker complexions. It's an interesting market position for a brand that is owned by an immigrant from Taiwan. Founder and chief executive officer of Markwins <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://wwd.com/tag/beauty-2/" target="_blank">Beauty</a> Brands, Eric Chen's leadership has led to the growth of the cosmetic lines he has acquired - Lorac, Wet n Wild, Physicians Formula, Bonne Bell, Lip Smacker, and Black Radiance.</span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-ej2n4" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Can you name a brand you thought was Black-owned but was surprised to learn it wasn't? Name the brand in the comments below.</span></p></div>Sistahs in Business Expo offers celebrity guest speakers, networking, and business opportunitieshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/sistahs-in-business-expo-offers-celebrity-guest-speakers2021-08-05T22:22:17.000Z2021-08-05T22:22:17.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><div class="_1AZWZ"> </div><div class="_6SyeS"><div class="post-content__body"><div class="_2cDMG"><div class="_2cDMG"><div class="bVAkx _3777I _1dQP3"><div class="kcuBq _2msPJ _189VQ uatYj" dir="ltr"><div class="kaqlz _2S8BH"><div><a href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-sistahs-in-business-expo-blog-post" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9386168453,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="560" alt="9386168453?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><p id="viewer-foo" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Never been to a Sistahs in Business Expo (SIB Expo)? Well, there is still time. With stops in the DMV, Atlanta, and Newark, the SIB Expo is the country's only multi-city small business expo created specifically to celebrate and empower entrepreneurial women of color, the largest and fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the nation. </span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-7rf7s" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Created by founder and CEO, Aisha Taylor Issah and team established the SIB Expo to celebrate, enhance and advance the numerous achievements of entrepreneurial women. The SIB Expo provides an accessible platform where entrepreneurs of various trades and businesses of all sizes can significantly expand their reach and grow exponentially at an affordable price point. Attendees can expect dynamic speakers and panelists providing insight on how to create, build and maintain a thriving business along with organic networking opportunities; giveaways, and door prizes.</span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-2abua" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_e80cf9e3dcb347798a7e1ee15c982a02~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_494,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_e80cf9e3dcb347798a7e1ee15c982a02~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_e80cf9e3dcb347798a7e1ee15c982a02~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-7rkhs" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">If you are in or around the Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia area on August 7th, stop by the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center at the University of Maryland College Park. Doors open at 10:00 AM with <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.sistahsinbusinessexpo.com/dmv2021tix" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">pre-event tickets starting at $10.00.</u></strong></a></span></p><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-5e3rg" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">With over 75 diverse vendors displaying both products and services, prepare to be encouraged by confirmed speakers supermodel, serial entrepreneur, and media personality, Cynthia Bailey as well as media personality, fashion influencer, & author Bevy Smith<strong>.</strong></span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-83eui" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>I had to wonderful opportunity to chat with Aisha about the Sistahs in Business Expo as well as the Sistah Shop and the Sistahs in Business University. When you click the interview below, learn more about her and her mission to help women start, grow, and scale their businesses.</strong></span></p><div id="viewer-9269t" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="F25pT _3l8wu"><div class="o56NN"><div><iframe id="widget2" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zxLJUAg8FEY?autoplay=0&mute=0&controls=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.minorityreporttvshow.com&playsinline=1&showinfo=0&rel=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=1" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-173j4" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">For more information on the SIB Expo, and/or for ticket information, please visit <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="http://www.sistahsinbusinessexpo.com/" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>www.sistahsinbusinessexpo.com</strong></u></a>. On social media, please follow on Twitter and Instagram <strong>@SIBExpo</strong> and Facebook <strong>@SistahsinBusinessExpo</strong>.</span></p><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-6vm50" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">This episode of Minority Report featuring Black-Owned Businesses is brought to you by <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="http://blackowned365.com/" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>BlackOwned365.com</strong></u></a>.</span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-9ucfl" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 _3mwbj align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_b255b20a65834554a5a5ea8265ecdb5a~mv2.gif" alt="0e1fc6_b255b20a65834554a5a5ea8265ecdb5a~mv2.gif" /></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Need more resources like this to help you Buy Black? 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Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="_1AZWZ"> </div></div>Ayoka Essentials | Vegan, Eco-Friendly Candles Filling Rooms and Expanding Product Linehttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/ayoka-essentials-vegan-eco-friendly-candles-filling-rooms-and2021-08-05T21:59:21.000Z2021-08-05T21:59:21.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><div class="_1AZWZ"> </div><div class="_6SyeS"><div class="post-content__body"><div class="_2cDMG"><div class="_2cDMG"><div class="bVAkx _3777I _1dQP3"><div class="kcuBq _2msPJ _189VQ uatYj" dir="ltr"><div class="kaqlz _2S8BH"><div style="text-align:center;"> <img class="_5JW6l _36UM9" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_dc9bbb93fcc94992b5dc89db4403780c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_dc9bbb93fcc94992b5dc89db4403780c~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_dc9bbb93fcc94992b5dc89db4403780c~mv2.webp" /></div><div id="viewer-e56o" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div> </div></div></div><p id="viewer-16k3v" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Certain smells and scents can literally impact my mood. The part of our brain that processes smell just so happens to also stores our memories. The scent of sugar cookies reminds me of my Nannie. Woodsy earthy scents are sensual and remind me of a certain ex. Just like a fond memory can change your mood, an aroma can also change the atmosphere. The scent that lingers in my home is so important to me. More than just a way of eliminating odor, home fragrance is also a means of self-expression. When I have company over, I want them to feel welcome and I do that by making my home fragrance an element of design, like the colors of the art on the walls or the accent rug — I let the essence in the air compliment my personality.</span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-4306f" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Whether I am having visitors or indulging in some alone time, I reach for the nearest candle, and why not - they smell great, beautify your living space, and aid in relaxation. Epiphanie Yohou owns a great line of home essentials to transform your personal space. Ayoka Essentials, <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-enjoy-candle-season-with-ayoka-candles" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>previously known as Ayoka Candles</strong></u></a>, is a woman-owned, small business home essentials company providing plant-based, vegan, and eco-friendly soy candles and newly introduced reed diffusers, and room/fabric sprays. </span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-91u87" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_7daf54604d6d4b81ad30b6312e7f42d6~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_7daf54604d6d4b81ad30b6312e7f42d6~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_7daf54604d6d4b81ad30b6312e7f42d6~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-daj0c" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Products from Ayoka Essentials are made from proprietary blends of hand-selected essential oils and fragrances producing the most luxurious scents that are intense but not overpowering. When you purchase Ayoka Essentials products, you are enjoying toxin-free and environmentally sustainable products including packaging that is manufactured in a wind-powered facility. No longer just a candle company. Ayoka Essentials now offers reed diffusers and room/fabric/linen sprays available in all 7 signature scents. </span></p><div><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">With home fragrance options like incense, spray air fresheners, or plug-ins, it is wise to invest in products that are eco-friendly, sustainable, and safe for their homes and family. If that comes in the form of candles, powdered carpet fresheners, fragrance gels, pillow mists, or the like.</span></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-4286h" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_174ddeb1ed894ca2a7b516348be3e7c6~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_174ddeb1ed894ca2a7b516348be3e7c6~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_174ddeb1ed894ca2a7b516348be3e7c6~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><p id="viewer-2d3vu" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">When asking Epiphanie about the evolution of her business and how the expansion has changed her, she quipped, <em>"The real question is- how has the process NOT changed me? [There are] many ways the process has changed me that I could mention patience - learning to wait on God’s timing, self-empowerment- remember you’re in charge of your destiny, and </em></span><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><em>not taking no for an answer - when one door closes, there are always several windows to go through."</em></span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-4qitl" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_f654e575bd9b43b093839f533f760735~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_f654e575bd9b43b093839f533f760735~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_f654e575bd9b43b093839f533f760735~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><p id="viewer-24ssc" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://youtu.be/4tswc4zKG9A" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>When I received my candles from Ayoka</strong></u></a>, I couldn’t pick a favorite scent, but if I had to choose one to light first, it would be Southern Night which is a spicy bourbon vanilla scent although Ayoka Essentials best-sellers are currently - Secret Garden, a lavender and vanilla blend and Sensual Bliss, a combination of sandalwood, musk, and amber. The signature collection is actually a custom blend impossible to replicate and is uniquely inspired by some amazing women in Epiphanie's life. </span></p><p id="viewer-2ngmj" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">The addition of reed diffusers and fabric spays is not the end for Ephiphanie and Ayoka Essentials - a Yoruba word that translates to gratitude. Epiphanie intends for her company to be a globally recognized eco-friendly brand with placements in most, if not all, major retailers, boutique hotels, spas, etc. To prepare for greater exploits and in addition to the addition of her new products, owner Epiphanie has added new members to the Ayoka Essentials family to increase marketing, engagement, and improve customer service. Kua Lumei-Smith now heads up Sales & Marketing Operations while Donald Jacques leads all Digital Strategy & Customer Experience. </span></p><div><a href="https://cutt.ly/Black-Owned-Brands-on-Amazon" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9386111885,RESIZE_584x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="500" alt="9386111885?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Epiphanie offers some advice to other candle makers that want to start their own business? </span><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><em>"Please do your research to better understand the candle market/industry and how you plan to distribute,"</em> she stated. Likewise, she added. <em>"Don’t be afraid to start anywhere." </em>Following her recommendations, you may very well not only mirror her success but also the delight she experiences when creating products. <em>"The process and the reaction I get when my team and customers experience the resulting product for the first time. It’s about taking complex notes and combining them in an innovative way to entice your senses...that, for me brings me joy," </em>she shared. </span></span></div><div> </div><p id="viewer-7e4ae" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">When Epiphanie is not producing products that generate peace and gratitude, she prefers to be outdoors in a peaceful and serene location (preferably a beach or a quiet hotel room). This is her happy place, allowing her to do what she loves - think, strategize, create and innovate. </span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-c35ii" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_479ec685704d43fbaf743f20838fafb0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_479ec685704d43fbaf743f20838fafb0~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_479ec685704d43fbaf743f20838fafb0~mv2.webp" /></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Epiphanie Yohou curated Ayoka Essentials with one thing in mind - helping others express their gratitude uniquely and simply- the concept of giving back has always been a priority. Not only is Ayoka Essentials a remarkable brand, but 10% of the profits are also donated to charity. That spirit of gratitude for others fuels the passion of Epiphanie and her team for ensuring their products help others as they seek to support other women and partner with other women-owned businesses as well.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-bue1p" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">For more information about Ayoka Essentials, connect with them on <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="http://www.facebook.com/ayokacandlesco" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Facebook</u></strong></a>, <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="http://instagram.com/ayokacandlesco" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Instagram</u></strong></a>, <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="http://twitter.com/ayokacandlesco" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Twitter</u></strong></a>, and visit <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="http://www.ayokacandles.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">www.AyokaCandles.com</u></strong></a>.</span></p><div style="text-align:center;"> ***</div><div> </div><p id="viewer-5ph0q" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Need more resources like this to help you Buy Black? Sign up for the Daily Black Business Newsletter <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>here</strong></u></a> so you never have to miss a blog post, interview, or an honest product review. Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>When Grammarly isn't enough, hire CaTyra Polland, Love for Words to edit your books and projectshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/when-grammarly-isn-t-enough-hire-catyra-polland-love-for-words-to2021-07-30T15:06:57.000Z2021-07-30T15:06:57.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><div id="viewer-8ou98" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_6a36cb58681d4964bfb6543f693739ef~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_672,h_350,al_c,lg_1,q_95/0e1fc6_6a36cb58681d4964bfb6543f693739ef~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_6a36cb58681d4964bfb6543f693739ef~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_672,h_350,al_c,lg_1,q_95/0e1fc6_6a36cb58681d4964bfb6543f693739ef~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_6a36cb58681d4964bfb6543f693739ef~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Where are my storytellers, educators, and writers? Whether you are drafting an e-book or your autobiography, a professional editor and self-publishing strategist on your team will enhance your writing and prepare it for your intended audience. CaTyra Polland, CEO of Love for Words came on Minority Report featuring Black-Owned Businesses as a featured guest.</span></div></div></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-2r7r2" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_cb0f9ce7c7a541bebe5984a43c78d0ec~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_cb0f9ce7c7a541bebe5984a43c78d0ec~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_cb0f9ce7c7a541bebe5984a43c78d0ec~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_cb0f9ce7c7a541bebe5984a43c78d0ec~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_cb0f9ce7c7a541bebe5984a43c78d0ec~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div> </div><div> <span style="font-size:1.5em;">Related: </span><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" style="font-size:1.5em;" href="https://cutt.ly/mrtv-quineka-ragsdale-cjk-publishing" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg">Meet Children's Book Author Quineka Ragsdale, CJK Publishing</u></a></div></div></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-17fcn" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><div><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Not only did CaTyra lend her editing expertise and writing tips for your New York Time's next best-seller, but she also explained in detail her process for working for authors and what you should look for when searching for an editor. </span></div><div><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">You may be wondering why you would need to hire an editor at all. With editing software readily available, hiring an editor may seem pointless. I should warn you against not investing in an editor. Grammarly is suitable for students, bloggers, freelance writers, businesses, even academics because it is affordable smart AI (artificial intelligence). </span></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-4a0ib" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_a4165e70a9d74d188fb35142c720510c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_a4165e70a9d74d188fb35142c720510c~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_a4165e70a9d74d188fb35142c720510c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_416,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_a4165e70a9d74d188fb35142c720510c~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_a4165e70a9d74d188fb35142c720510c~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Alone, editing software has its advantages like finding mistakes and typos. What editing AI lacks is the ability to discern the emotion you are trying to convey, that human touch. Editing software also isn't sensitive to word choice and sentence structure for effect. For writers, tense consistency is extremely important. It allows your readers to follow along with your story whether you're writing in past, present, or future tense. An editor can ensure your audience doesn't get lost, unlike editing software. Programs and software usually do not offer suggested rewrites. When an editor suggests a rewrite, they substantially reword or reorganizes sentence structure so it flows better and is more clear and concise.</span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-2lm4a" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">When asked, CaTyra stated, <em>"Editing software should be used to supplement not replace an editor. Furthermore, Grammarly, Microsoft Editor, and other software do not provide feedback on content. Editors are able to inquire about content as well as make suggestions/recommendations to enhance your manuscript. Hire a trusted, qualified editor to polish your document. You will not regret it."</em></span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-4mr1u" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_5d0064cf0ea74b50b7e2ee22cfc8c97d~mv2.gif" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_5d0064cf0ea74b50b7e2ee22cfc8c97d~mv2.gif?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_5d0064cf0ea74b50b7e2ee22cfc8c97d~mv2.gif?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Learn more about Love for Words and CEO CaTyra Polland, an editor who is dedicated to polishing your manuscript until it shines, visit <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTJUeHFvRFpIWWc0dFV3WV9HRVpPOERNSUtrZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsRXpOQmo2cHJ3UGN5bzhxRFNCSFdET0hiUlJVXzN4RDc1Mm5faHFocFFwTTI0VnVkQXR5c1ZnUkpPeVFjQm1kazFEQ21fUWhMajN3Szh1eDNrNnozWEJqSm1Ud0NXQ1RFZ1pMeFpjSFhfS3VDRDlWbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.PollandLLC.com" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg">www.PollandLLC.com</u></a>. Here from her in our interview, now streaming on Youtube when you click below.</span></div></div></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-dm116" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="F25pT _3l8wu"><div class="o56NN"><div><iframe id="widget2" title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gGYSwsgL4F4?autoplay=0&mute=0&controls=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.minorityreporttvshow.com&playsinline=1&showinfo=0&rel=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=1" width="100%" height="100%" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></div></div></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-gmoq" class="q2uC4 _208vH"> </div><div><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:18pt;">Need more resources like this to help you Buy Black? Sign up for the Daily Black Business Newsletter <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>here</strong></u></a> so you never have to miss a blog post, interview, or an honest product review. Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></div></div>16 Black-Owned Apps to Download Nowhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/16-black-owned-apps-to-download-now2021-07-25T16:16:51.000Z2021-07-25T16:16:51.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><p id="viewer-foo" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Need help managing meetings? Looking for more daily motivation? Want your children to learn how to manage the money they earn? Want to network and meet new people? There's an app for that - a Black-owned app! A great way to support Black creatives is to download and utilize the apps they create. Below are 16 Black-owned apps you can use today.</span> </p><h3 id="viewer-9ilq8" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="http://www.blebrity.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Blerbrity</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-1t2f9" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_bc830d7e5262422ca3f8e5fdd50fceea~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_581,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_bc830d7e5262422ca3f8e5fdd50fceea~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_bc830d7e5262422ca3f8e5fdd50fceea~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_581,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_bc830d7e5262422ca3f8e5fdd50fceea~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_bc830d7e5262422ca3f8e5fdd50fceea~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div></div></div><p id="viewer-e7k8v" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">With over 30 categories to choose from, this charades-inspired game combines comedy and culture, makes for one a helluva game night! Created by actor/activist Jesse Williams.</span></p><h3 id="viewer-agrav" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://calendly.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Calendly</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-7sthi" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_2a8feb6ec9da4b2b9e8ffd8fe9039a57~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_2a8feb6ec9da4b2b9e8ffd8fe9039a57~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_2a8feb6ec9da4b2b9e8ffd8fe9039a57~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_2a8feb6ec9da4b2b9e8ffd8fe9039a57~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_2a8feb6ec9da4b2b9e8ffd8fe9039a57~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div></div></div><p id="viewer-5beec" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Get more done when you schedule meetings effortlessly. Connect with Zoom to automatically add video conferencing details to your calendar events and meeting reminders so everyone is prepared to discuss face to face and in real-time. Created by Tope Awotona.</span></p><h3 id="viewer-aeeb9" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://appmagic.clickfunnels.com/optin-colornoirapp" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Color Noir</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-7bptf" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_f1560fe8e20046d28d6e88df7823a9b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_f1560fe8e20046d28d6e88df7823a9b1~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_f1560fe8e20046d28d6e88df7823a9b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_f1560fe8e20046d28d6e88df7823a9b1~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_f1560fe8e20046d28d6e88df7823a9b1~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Detach from the daily pressures of life with adult coloring as a form of therapy. Created by Muoyo Okome and Nicaila Matthews Okome.</span></div></div></div><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-uhe3" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Related: </strong><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-dream-exchange-joe-cecala" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">The Dream Exchange with Joe Cecala creates venture investment opportunity for Black-Owned startups</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div> </div><div id="viewer-d4f6k" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 _3mwbj align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_5d0064cf0ea74b50b7e2ee22cfc8c97d~mv2.gif" width="550" height="550" alt="0e1fc6_5d0064cf0ea74b50b7e2ee22cfc8c97d~mv2.gif" /></div></div></div><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-38vt" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://thecookout.club/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">The Cookout</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-8ab65" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_5225a776fe8942d39b715f826b5e78ea~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_5225a776fe8942d39b715f826b5e78ea~mv2.webp" width="550" height="550" alt="0e1fc6_5225a776fe8942d39b715f826b5e78ea~mv2.webp" /></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Created for those who are tired of being censored or locked up in FB jail for stating something that was deemed intolerable by FB standards. The Cookout is an invitation-only social media network. It's intentionally exclusive - for BLACK THOUGHTS, IDEAS, AND BUSINESSES ONLY. Created by Kiki Bryant, Cassandra A Osei, and Atiyya Hassan.</span></div></div></div><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-4bukv" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.eatokra.com/" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>EatOkra</strong></u></a></span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-2dhoo" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_9e987dde21ea4da49ca4ed27a93785ef~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_593,h_663,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_9e987dde21ea4da49ca4ed27a93785ef~mv2.webp" width="550" height="615" alt="0e1fc6_9e987dde21ea4da49ca4ed27a93785ef~mv2.webp" /></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">First launched in Brooklyn, EatOkra helps you discover Black-owned restaurants and eateries across the country. Founded by a husband and wife team, the app makes it easy to locate and support Black food entrepreneurs near you. Created by Anthony Edwards Jr. and Janique Bradley.</span></div><div> </div></div></div><h3 id="viewer-bi9av" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.fanbase.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Fanbase</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-69geh" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_37ae70a58d3f49b182addf9961eba926~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_793,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_37ae70a58d3f49b182addf9961eba926~mv2.webp" width="550" height="589" alt="0e1fc6_37ae70a58d3f49b182addf9961eba926~mv2.webp" /></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">A platform for Black creatives to leverage their influence and monetize their content. Created by Isaac Hayes III, music producer and the son of soul music icon Isaac Hayes.</span></div></div></div><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-2726k" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.goalsetter.co/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Goalsetter</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-33a0m" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_2157fd9e6beb49b08c167c423e828c1b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_988,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_2157fd9e6beb49b08c167c423e828c1b~mv2.webp" width="505" height="674" alt="0e1fc6_2157fd9e6beb49b08c167c423e828c1b~mv2.webp" /></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">The app teaches children <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.revolt.tv/news/2020/7/1/21310255/21-savage-financial-literacy-program" target="_blank">financial literacy</a> and money management skills where they can also earn money for completing chores, excelling at school, or having a positive attitude. Money children earn can be accessed with the Goalsetter debit card for kids. Created by Tanya Van Court.</span></div></div></div><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-4q10f" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Related: </strong><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-Dame-Dash-Blog-Post" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Dame Dash Re-launches Dame Dash Studios Streaming App</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-cf0lf" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-cd24g" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_d4fc23f04d4f462ca0b662dbc5a3dbd1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_d4fc23f04d4f462ca0b662dbc5a3dbd1~mv2.webp" width="550" height="550" alt="0e1fc6_d4fc23f04d4f462ca0b662dbc5a3dbd1~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-3gdlr" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.goodr.co/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Goodr</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div><span style="font-size:24pt;"> </span></div><div id="viewer-e2c5p" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_64de771f53f04aaba3ded598b142dc80~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_64de771f53f04aaba3ded598b142dc80~mv2.webp" width="550" height="550" alt="0e1fc6_64de771f53f04aaba3ded598b142dc80~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><p id="viewer-7gm06" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">When using Goodr, businesses help fight food insecurity when they connect with local charities to arrange deliveries of their leftovers, keep track of food waste, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint. Created by Jasmine Crowe.</span></p><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-jkks" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://melanatedpeople.net/siteapi/index/app-page" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Melanated People</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-9dmkj" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_354baf6abee14e4c9b2db73a29f4726c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_740,h_1178,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_354baf6abee14e4c9b2db73a29f4726c~mv2.webp" width="550" height="876" alt="0e1fc6_354baf6abee14e4c9b2db73a29f4726c~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><p id="viewer-ej2ko" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">A social media network designed as a space for Black people from all over the diaspora to discuss trending news, network, join groups, post pics, share live content, and more. Created by Lemari Nelson.</span></p><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-8ub8b" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://melaninpeople.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">MelaninPeople</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-cmekt" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_13f84f4f578b4a7fa367c8a44372d35a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_722,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_13f84f4f578b4a7fa367c8a44372d35a~mv2.webp" width="550" height="537" alt="0e1fc6_13f84f4f578b4a7fa367c8a44372d35a~mv2.webp" /></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Social media for black people and lovers of black people, Melanin People is a social networking app with an emphasis on promoting Black-owned businesses and brands. Members enjoy short-form videos, images, an e-commerce marketplace, and direct messaging to other members and professionals. Created by Yinka Adegoke.</span></div></div></div><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-56hi0" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://obws.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Official Black Wall Street</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-5htei" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_14d1e4e8464d4a5aa7ce840ee96edf7d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_605,h_657,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_14d1e4e8464d4a5aa7ce840ee96edf7d~mv2.webp" width="550" height="597" alt="0e1fc6_14d1e4e8464d4a5aa7ce840ee96edf7d~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><p id="viewer-b5ei6" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:14pt;">Official Black Wall Street is a Black-owned business directory that does not cater to a specific industry or profession. This app will notify you when you’re near a Black-owned business or there’s an update with one that you’re already supporting. Created by Mandy Bowman.</span> </p><h3 id="viewer-9hpo8" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><strong>Related: </strong><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://cutt.ly/MRTV-Black-Streaming-Services" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Pick a Black Streaming Service & Chill</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-4lt5u" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-4jfvd" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_65f06fd32fdc4fbf905f5dd70ad05cc8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_65f06fd32fdc4fbf905f5dd70ad05cc8~mv2.webp" width="550" height="550" alt="0e1fc6_65f06fd32fdc4fbf905f5dd70ad05cc8~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><h3 class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"> </h3><h3 id="viewer-7a73" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><strong><u class="sDZYg">The Safe Place</u></strong></span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-fnket" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_edcacedd61e845c2a212dc90c19f8dde~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_608,h_608,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_edcacedd61e845c2a212dc90c19f8dde~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_edcacedd61e845c2a212dc90c19f8dde~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_608,h_608,al_c,q_90/0e1fc6_edcacedd61e845c2a212dc90c19f8dde~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_edcacedd61e845c2a212dc90c19f8dde~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">The Safe Place aims to provide the Black community education on various mental illnesses such as postpartum depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more. Through mental health statistics, self-assessments, self-care tips, and inspirational quotes, videos, and podcasts users can research their mental health needs and find peace of mind from their smartphone or tablet. Find it on </span><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" style="font-size:14pt;" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-safe-place/id1349460763" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>iTunes</strong></u></a><span style="font-size:14pt;"> and in the </span><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" style="font-size:14pt;" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.he6ecb72aef1&hl=en_US&gl=US" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>Google Play Store</strong></u></a><span style="font-size:14pt;">. Created by Jasmin Pierre.</span></div></div></div></div><h3 id="viewer-556a" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://myscholly.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Scholly</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-b2lbj" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_1043c8ba055e4d3fbdb0b1e7483451cc~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_1043c8ba055e4d3fbdb0b1e7483451cc~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_1043c8ba055e4d3fbdb0b1e7483451cc~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_740,h_740,al_c,q_95/0e1fc6_1043c8ba055e4d3fbdb0b1e7483451cc~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_1043c8ba055e4d3fbdb0b1e7483451cc~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Scholly uses your accomplishments and your unique characteristics to match you with scholarships to fund your educational aspirations and college costs. Scholly has helped students and families secure over $70 million in scholarship money and received investment after appearing on Shark Tank. Created by Christopher Gray.</span></div></div></div><h3 id="viewer-8qvp7" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" style="font-size:24pt;"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.theshineapp.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Shine</u></strong></a> </span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-47h6c" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h">Prioritize your self-care and mental health with over 800 meditations designed to help you reduce anxiety and stress available on the Shine app. Have daily motivational messages, articles, and meditation sessions sent directly to your mobile device. Created by Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayshi.</div></div></div><div> </div><div id="viewer-i4i4" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"> </span></div><div> </div><h3 id="viewer-u3k7" class="_3tkn1 _208Ie _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- _1atvN public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://swivelbeauty.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Swivel</u></strong></a></span></h3><div> </div><div id="viewer-fhc3b" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="_2o-_D"><div class="_3lvoN LPH2h"><a href="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_665e1086b34b450c986d4b21901186ff~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_590,h_590,al_c,lg_1,q_95/0e1fc6_665e1086b34b450c986d4b21901186ff~mv2.webp" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_665e1086b34b450c986d4b21901186ff~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_590,h_590,al_c,lg_1,q_95/0e1fc6_665e1086b34b450c986d4b21901186ff~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="550" alt="0e1fc6_665e1086b34b450c986d4b21901186ff~mv2.webp?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">Dedicated to serving women of color, the Swivel app makes locating and scheduling appointments with hairstylists in New York, D.C., or Chicago stress-free. The app has been featured in <em>The New York Times, Essence, Allure, Elle, </em>and more. 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Get Minority Report news and a few coupons delivered directly to your inbox!</span></p></div>How to Cut Sugar from Your Diet with SumSweet Natural Sweetenerhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/how-to-cut-sugar-from-your-diet-with-sumsweet-natural-sweetener2021-02-01T21:35:10.000Z2021-02-01T21:35:10.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><p id="viewer-al5r7" class="XzvDs _208Ie ljrnk blog-post-text-font blog-post-text-color _2QAo- _25MYV _1Fao9 public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">If you happen to be on a weight loss journey, eliminating sugar from your diet may assist you to achieve your goals. How much weight can you lose if you adopt a sugar-free diet? That determination is going to be based on your current weight, metabolic rate, and the amount of physical activity you participate in.</span></p><div id="viewer-29m00" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_2923b34ffe6e4b8aad3d3b03994ba137~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_435,h_435,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/0e1fc6_2923b34ffe6e4b8aad3d3b03994ba137~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_2923b34ffe6e4b8aad3d3b03994ba137~mv2.webp" /></div><div> </div><div>Eliminating sugar completely sounds insane given it's literally in almost everything from condiments to processed foods. The good news is you can find allulose in foods like figs, raisins, and jackfruit too! If you are asking what is jackfruit then you are probably also asking what is allulose. Allulose is one of the different types of sweeteners that is a healthier alternative to sugar. This simple sugar is also a monosaccharide which means when eaten, it is absorbed into the bloodstream, but not metabolized making it nearly calorie-free. This is extremely helpful to those who are diabetic, monitoring their sugar levels.</div></div></div><div id="viewer-6vlea" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"> </div><div id="viewer-8f1r5" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="_2o-_D image-container LPH2h"><div class="_3lvoN"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_c948b7b3280242268048a6bbab4a4709~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_672,h_350,al_c,lg_1,q_90/0e1fc6_c948b7b3280242268048a6bbab4a4709~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_c948b7b3280242268048a6bbab4a4709~mv2.webp" /></div></div></div><div id="viewer-e18mr" class="q2uC4 _3kAGd"><div class="c-Mgr _2Mq66"><div class="hnvPV _38QqY">Of course, I am always looking for Black-owned everyday home goods and products. 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<p class="responsiveNews">In “Black Business Success Model: Countering the Myths of our Perceived Weaknesses,” Janneh K. Wright offers a guidebook for creating a new model for the black business world, while extinguishing the myths and negative perceptions about black businesses. His new model is designed to place black businesses at the center of the black community, concurrently creating jobs and reducing the poverty level.</p>
<p class="responsiveNews">“This book is not intended to inspire more blacks to open businesses,” Wright said. “Blacks are already the fastest-growing demographic of new entrepreneurs. The goal of this model is for black businesses to be successful enough to control a fair share of their respective industry.”</p>
<p class="responsiveNews">Wright is an entrepreneur and advocate for better business practices within Caribbean and Black communities. He has over fifteen years of experience in business, finance and administration and operates his own consulting firm, PRIMUS Business Management, <a href="http://www.primusco.com/">http://www.primusco.com</a>.</p>
<p class="responsiveNews">“This book is the first in a series of works,” Wright said, “designed to help black entrepreneurs leverage sound and proven business tactics and unique growth strategies to solidify their businesses and take them to new heights.”</p>
<p class="responsiveNews">“Black Business Success Model” <br />By Janneh K. Wright <br />ISBN: 978-0-9990439-0-5 <br />Available at Lulu and Amazon</p>
<p class="responsiveNews"><strong>About the author</strong> <br />Janneh K. Wright is an award-winning entrepreneur and advocate, with over fifteen years of experience leading the finance and administrative departments of nonprofit organizations in missions related to social services, education, the arts and think tanks. Wright is the founder and owner of PRIMUS Business Management, a consulting firm he created to focus on the critical connection between small business and nonprofit organizational success and the operational management of their back offices. He has a degree in Economics from The State University of New York at Buffalo and a dual MBA specialization in Finance and Innovative Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University. For more about the author, visit: <a href="http://www.jannehkwright.com/">http://www.jannehkwright.com/</a>.</p>
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<p></p></div>The FBI's War on Black Bookstoreshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/the-fbi-s-war-on-black-bookstores2018-02-21T14:30:00.000Z2018-02-21T14:30:00.000ZSendMeYourNewshttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/SendMeYourNews<div><div id="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_reader-header" class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_header"><div id="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_container" class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_container x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_font-size5 x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_content-width3"><div class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_header"><h1 id="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_reader-title"></h1>
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<hr /><div class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_content"><div id="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_moz-reader-content" class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_line-height4"><div id="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_readability-page-1" class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_page"><div class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_article-body"><div><font size="3"><font size="3"><b>[</b></font></font><b style="font-size:2em;line-height:1.3;">By <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/joshua-clark-davis/" target="_blank" title="Joshua Clark Davis">Joshua Clark Davis</a> - Feb. 19, 2018]</b><font size="3"><font size="3"><b><br /></b></font></font> <font size="3"><b>In the spring of 1968, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover announced to his agents that COINTELPRO, the counter-intelligence program established in </b></font></div>
<div><font size="3"><b> 1956 to combat communists, should focus on preventing the rise of a “Black ‘messiah’” who sought to “unify and electrify the militant black nationalist movement.” The program, Hoover insisted, should target figures as ideologically diverse as Black Power activist Stokely Carmichael </b></font></div>
<div><font size="3"><b>(later Kwame Ture), Martin Luther King Jr., and Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad.</b></font></div>
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<div><font size="3">Just a few months later, in October 1968, Hoover penned another memo warning of the urgent menace of a growing Black Power movement, but this time the director focused on the unlikeliest of public enemies: black independent booksellers.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">In a one-page directive, Hoover noted with alarm a recent “increase in the establishment of black extremist bookstores which represent propaganda outlets for revolutionary and hate publications and culture centers for extremism.” The director ordered each Bureau office to “locate and identify black extremist and/or African-type bookstores in its territory and open separate discreet investigations on each to determine if it is extremist in nature.” Each investigation was to “determine the identities of the owners; whether it is a front for any group or foreign interest; whether individuals affiliated with the store engage in extremist activities; the number, type, and source of books and material on sale; the store’s financial condition; its clientele; and whether it is used as a headquarters or meeting place.”</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">Perhaps most disturbing, Hoover wanted the Bureau to convince African American citizens (presumably with pay or through extortion) to spy on these stores by posing as sympathetic customers or activists. “Investigations should be instituted on new stores when opened and you should recognize the excellent target these stores represent for penetration by racial sources,” he ordered. Hoover, in short, expected agents to adopt the ruthless tactics of espionage and falsification they deployed against civil-rights and Black Power activists, and now use them against black-owned bookstores.</font></div>
<font size="3">Hoover’s October 1968 Memo targeting black bookstores.</font></div>
<div class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_article-body"><font size="3"><br /></font><div><font size="3">Hoover’s memo offers us a troubling glimpse of a forgotten dimension of COINTELPRO, one that has escaped notice for decades: the FBI’s war on black-bookstores. In addition to Hoover’s memo, I uncovered documents detailing Bureau surveillance of black bookstores in a least half a dozen cities across the U.S. in conducting research for my book, <a href="https://cup.columbia.edu/book/from-head-shops-to-whole-foods/9780231171588" target="_blank"><i>From Head Shops to Whole Foods: The Rise and Fall of Activist Entrepreneurs</i></a><i>.</i> At the height of the Black Power movement, the FBI conducted investigations of such black booksellers as Lewis Michaux and Una Mulzac in New York City, Paul Coates in Baltimore (the father of <i>The Atlantic</i> national correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates), Dawud Hakim and Bill Crawford in Philadelphia, Alfred and Bernice Ligon in Los Angeles, and the owners of the Sundiata bookstore in Denver. And this list is almost certainly far from complete, because most FBI documents pertaining to currently living booksellers aren’t available to researchers through the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">The FBI’s reports on black booksellers were highly invasive but often mundane. The FBI reports note phone calls from Coates’s number to his former comrades in the Black Panther Party—but also to Viking Press and the American Booksellers Association. Agents in New York reported an undercover source’s questionable claim that Lewis Michaux “was responsible for about 75 percent of the antiwhite material” distributed in Harlem, but another report conceded that he was “no longer very active in Black Nationalist activity as he is getting old.” In Philadelphia, agents traced a car’s license plate at a <a href="http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/news/2014/mar/05/jackson-tragedy-rna-revisited/" target="_blank">Republic of New Africa</a> convention to Dawud Hakim, but not long afterwards they quoted sources stating that the RNA was “now defunct in the Philadelphia area” and that Hakim “has not shown interest in any Black Nationalist Activity.”</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">While perhaps not surprising, it is deeply disturbing that Hoover and the FBI would carry out sustained investigations of black-owned independent bookstores across the country as part of COINTELPRO’s larger attacks on the Black Power movement. But Hoover’s order that agents track these stores’ customers represented not just an attack on black activists, but also an absolute contempt for America’s stated values of freedom of speech and expression. Any citizen who stepped into a black-owned bookstore, it seemed, risked being investigated by federal law enforcement.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">To be sure, many black bookstores did have direct connections to Black Power activists. Quite a few black booksellers themselves participated in Black Power organizations, even if those organizations didn’t operate their stores. But more often the connections between the bookstores and the movement weren’t institutional, but intellectual and informal. Customers sought out copies of such titles as <i>The Autobiography of Malcolm X</i> or Eldridge Cleaver’s <i>Soul on Ice</i>, which black booksellers gladly sold them. The rapid proliferation of black-owned bookstores in the late 1960s and early 1970s signaled African Americans’ growing appetite for black political and historical literature and reading materials on Africa.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">Black-owned bookstores also sold works by authors who were not formally associated with Black Power organizations, including critically acclaimed writers such as James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry, as well as street-literature favorites like Iceberg Slim, author of the novel <i>Pimp</i>. Black bookstores weren’t fronts assigned by activist organizations to distribute political propaganda. They were independent businesses serving black people’s growing appetite for books by and about black people.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">The Drum and Spear Bookstore in Washington, D.C., seems to have drawn more scrutiny from the Bureau’s agents than any other black bookstore. Established by veterans of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the famed direct-action civil rights organization founded in 1960, the store opened in late spring 1968 just weeks after an uprising devastated the District following the assassination of Martin Luther King. The store was an especially convenient and frequent target for federal law enforcement, both because of its ties to prominent figures in the Black Power movement, and its location in the Columbia Heights neighborhood, less than three miles away from the FBI’s headquarters.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">The Bureau launched its surveillance of Drum and Spear after sources sighted Stokely Carmichael (later Kwame Ture) visiting the store in its first weeks of business. Hoover’s office soon ordered that the investigation of the store “should be intensified” beyond occasional visits by agents and expanded to cultivating customers, employees, and people who attended meetings at Drum and Spear as undercover sources. From 1968 until the store’s closing in 1974, the Bureau compiled nearly 500 pages of investigative files on Drum and Spear. </font></div>
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<div><font size="3">Plainclothes agents who visited the store aroused employees’ suspicions when they sat in parked cars in front of the business for hours. In another incident, two men wearing suits who appeared to be federal agents visited Drum and Spear and asked to purchase the store’s entire inventory of Mao’s Little Red Book. Agents’ reports meticulously detailed the store’s contents, relating that its roughly 4,000 copies of 500 titles were divided into five sections—African Works, Works of the American Negro, Fiction, Third World, and Children’s Works—while posters and photos of H. Rap Brown, Carmichael, Huey Newton, and Che Guevara decorated its walls.</font></div>
<font size="3">The 1971 Drum and Spear Catalog.</font></div>
<div class="x_m_2676615472506594856aolmail_article-body"><font size="3"><br /></font><div><font size="3">Hoover was right about one thing: black bookstores were on the rise by the end of the 1960s. As late as 1966, black-owned bookstores operated in fewer than a dozen American cities, and most of them struggled to stay in business. Within just a few years, however, the number of stores had skyrocketed. Dozens of new stores opened throughout the country in the final years of the ‘60s, roughly tripling their numbers since the start of the decade. As <i>The New York Times</i> reported in 1969, “A surge of book-buying is sweeping through Black communities across the country.” What had been about a dozen black bookstores operating in the mid-1960s grew to over 50 by the early 1970s, and around 75 by the middle of the decade.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">In Hoover’s eyes, black-owned bookstores represented a coordinated network of hate-spewing extremists. His clumsy invocation of the phrase “African-type bookstores” betrayed his lack of understanding of pan-Africanism, a philosophy that people of African descent around the world should unite in pursuit of shared political and social goals. To Hoover, radical anti-government organizations actively fomented black Americans’ growing fascination with Africa in the hopes of using it as a weapon against whites. But Hoover grossly mischaracterized the organic groundswell of popular interest in African history, culture, and politics spreading throughout African American communities.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">As with much of COINTELPRO, Hoover took a model of counter-intelligence developed to combat the rigidly organized and centralized Communist Party of the United States of America and applied it to a much looser and decentralized array of Black Power groups emerging across the country. The CPUSA for instance, had operated a series of official bookstores carrying party literature in cities across the U.S., which the FBI had monitored since at least the 1930s.</font></div>
<div><font size="3">The FBI appears to have wound down its surveillance of black bookstores by the middle of the 1970s, in the wake of Hoover’s death and the formal conclusion of COINTELPRO. </font></div>
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<div><font size="3">As the Black Power movement declined in the late 1970s, so did black bookstores, and their numbers significantly dwindled by the start of the ‘80s (before experiencing a resurgence in the early 1990s). Looking back, it’s worth asking if the Bureau’s investigations may have undermined the viability of these black-owned businesses, creating undue stress for owners already struggling to make ends meet and scaring away customers who wanted to avoid any encounters with law-enforcement officials.</font></div>
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<div><font size="3">Indeed, the FBI’s war against black bookstores represents a sad chapter in the history of law enforcement in the U.S., a time when federal agents dispensed with all notions of freedom of speech as they targeted black entrepreneurs and their customers for buying and selling literature they deemed politically subversive.</font></div>
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<p></p></div>Fashion to Fitness: Meet Holistic Nutrition Coach Arielle Jernigan, creator of Karibu Journalshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/fashion-to-fitness-meet-holistic-nutrition-coach-arielle-jernigan2017-07-06T19:08:59.000Z2017-07-06T19:08:59.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><p>In my search for more Black Owned Businesses, I often have entrepreneurs reach out to me! Some of them are so magnetic, upon hearing their stories and their inspiration it's impossible not to share. Arielle's transition from fashion to fitness is one of those stories. Her ability to overcome and encourage others is detailed <a href="http://www.minorityreporttvshow.com/single-post/2017/06/27/Fashion-to-Fitness-Meet-Holistic-Nutrition-Coach-Arielle-Jernigan-creator-of-Karibu-Journals" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828596604,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828596604,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="3828596604?profile=original" /></a></p></div>All That Is Glitz And Glamour For The Girlshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/all-that-is-glitz-and-glamour-for-the-girls2017-03-15T19:00:00.000Z2017-03-15T19:00:00.000ZUrban Fashion Networkhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/UrbanFashionNetwork<div><p></p><table width="344" cellspacing="15" border="0" align="left"><tbody><tr><td width="421" valign="middle" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" align="center" height="602"><object width="400" height="600" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/lib/js/tiny_mce/plugins/media/moxieplayer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" ></param><param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" ></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="false" ></param><param name="wmode" value="opaque" ></param><param name="movie" value="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/lib/js/tiny_mce/plugins/media/moxieplayer.swf" ></param><param name="flashvars" value="url=http%3A//urbanfashion-adv.s3.amazonaws.com/Diane_Linston/Styles_of_Imagination.mp4&poster=/profiles/blogs/all-that-is-glitz-and-glamour-for-the-girls/" ></param><embed wmode="opaque" width="400" height="600" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/lib/js/tiny_mce/plugins/media/moxieplayer.swf" flashvars="url=http%3A//urbanfashion-adv.s3.amazonaws.com/Diane_Linston/Styles_of_Imagination.mp4&poster=/profiles/blogs/all-that-is-glitz-and-glamour-for-the-girls/" allowscriptaccess="never" allownetworking="internal"></embed><span title="No video playback capabilities, please download the video below">Styles of Imagination</span></object></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:'Arial Black', Gadget, sans-serif;" valign="middle" align="center"><b style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.stylesofimagination.com" target="_blank">Styles of Imagination.com</a>:</b> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2017 Fall Collection</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p align="left"><span class="font-size-3">According to Fashion Designer Diane Linston, fashions should always be high-key, up beat and fashionably fun. Sequins fashions is still a hot trend for the 2017 fall season and Linston has her finger on the pulse of glitz and glamour with style creations that transcend from business casual to red carpet glamour. If you still think that sequins are only good for a night out, then Diane Linston, creative director of Style of Imagination Inc. has a wardrobe solution that is lifestyle changing.</span></p><p class="normal"><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p class="normal"><span class="font-size-3">The Styles of Imagination collection is carried by fifteen retail boutiques throughout the United States; and the brand offers two collections for the style conscious shopper. The NGU Collection offers finer fabrics, detailing and embellishments; while the DYL Collection is moderately priced. The NGU collection means (Never Give Up), and is all about being positive, high spirited with perseverance. “<span class="font-size-4"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times;"><b><i>I have faced very traumatic and discouraging times in my life, and I praise glory to God for keeping me positive in order to persevere. By never giving up on my dream to launch my fashion line, I now create fashion designs that are uplifting and sophisticated for the everyday woman. For me being creative is healing. I believe being positive and never giving up on our dreams is how every woman should live her life ...Positive and glamorous!</i></b></span>”</span> explains Linston.</span></p><p class="normal"><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p class="normal"><span class="font-size-3">It’s time for girls to try something new; namely sequins as day-wear! Rock a sequins or rhinestone top that is moderately price, and easily match it with a basic or classic bottom piece without over spending. The NGU collection also includes denim suites and separates that are stylish and sophisticated for women ages twenty-five through sixty years of age. A sophisticated woman who wears NGU never gives up. And neither will those flirtatious guys.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-2"><strong><br /> PHOTOGRAPHER:</strong></span> <br /> David Clinkscale</p><p> </p></div>Buy The Block - A Space for People to Invest In Real Estate with Their Peershttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/buy-the-block-a-space-for-people-to-invest-in-real-2017-01-26T15:00:00.000Z2017-01-26T15:00:00.000ZTheBlackList-Publisherhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/TheBlackListPublisher<div><p></p>
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<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828591216,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828591216,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="541" class="align-full" alt="3828591216?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828591216,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><br /></a> Having successfully launched Buy Black Economics (the World's Largest Digital Info Product Store dedicated to Black Businesses,) as well as other enviable movements, Lynn Da is excited to announce the creation of Buy The Block, an initiative that will allow groups and individuals to pool funds, share knowledge, vote on property to investment and effectively manage investments. Just as the name suggests, Buy The Block presents an opportunity to invest with other connected investors, making investing in real estate as a group easier, and with the extra benefit of helping every member buy a piece of their first block.</p>
<p>The platform is currently crowd funding to take Buy The Block operation to the next phase through the development and deployment of their website and mobile app. The Indiegogo campaign can be found via the following link: <a class="linkOnClick" href="https://www.bbnomics.com/campaigns/buy-the-block-2/" target="_blank">https://www.bbnomics.com/campaigns/buy-the-block-2/</a></p>
<p id="continue-jump">With a good number of black Americans who are unable to invest in real estate due to insufficient cash to pay the down payment for the purchase, Lynn believes this is the next step towards becoming better real estate investors/owners. Once completely funded, the website and mobile app will empower all users to start investing, have fun, build wealth, and create the neighborhoods that they want to live in.</p>
<p>"I'm creating Buy The Block to help my people invest. Our vision is to change investing from confusing and frustrating to an accessible and enjoyable social experience. We want to create a new generation of connected investors who feel informed empowered, and confident. The development of our website and mobile app will certainly take this group to a whole new level," said Lynn, the concept developer of Buy The Block.</p>
<p>After becoming an independent consultant in 2010, Lynn has created notable projects such as: BBNomics.com – Black Business Crowd funding Site, 2MillionJobs.com - Job Searching Just Got Easy, BBEIG - Investment Group, and Lakay Designs - African Inspired home décor and business accessories.</p>
<p>Buy The Block is the newest and latest concept from the stables of the <span class="xn-location">Cincinnati</span>-based female entrepreneur. With 30 days left to raise the sum of <span class="xn-money">$60,000</span> for website and mobile app development, Lynn is fully persuaded that the community will unite to fully fund the project.</p>
<p>"By making a donation to our campaign, you are helping us raise the funds that will ultimately help us reach the goal of creating a platform for our community to acquire more real estate," Lynn Da concluded.</p>
<p>For more information and to make a pledge, head to <a class="linkOnClick" href="https://www.bbnomics.com/campaigns/buy-the-block-2/" target="_blank">https://www.bbnomics.com/campaigns/buy-the-block-2/</a></p>
<p>Find Buy The Block on Facebook (facebook.com/buytheblock/), Twitter (twitter.com/buytheblocknow) and YouTube (youtube.com/channel/UCCyowx8NEZsiXAZA6u7HeUg)</p>
<p>You can find this article at <a class="linkOnClick" href="http://www.citybuzzlocal.com/articles" target="_blank">http://www.citybuzzlocal.com/articles</a></p>
<p>Media Contact:<br /> Buy The Block<br /> Name: Lynn Da<br /> Position: Founder<br /> Location: <span class="xn-location">Cincinnati</span><br /> Email: <a class="linkOnClick" href="mailto:info@buytheblock.com" target="_blank">info@buytheblock.com</a><br /> URL: <a class="linkOnClick" href="http://www.buytheblock.com/" target="_blank">www.buytheblock.com</a> </p>
<p>SOURCE CITY BUZZ LOCAL<br /><a title="Link to http://www.citybuzzlocal.com" href="http://www.citybuzzlocal.com/" class="linkOnClick" target="_blank">http://www.citybuzzlocal.com</a></p>
<p></p></div>BLACK-OWNED COSMETIC COMPANY LAUNCHES EXOTIC LIP GLOSS FOR EXOTIC SKIN TONEShttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/black-owned-cosmetic-company-launches-exotic-lip-gloss-for-exotic2011-08-26T18:20:32.000Z2011-08-26T18:20:32.000ZSendMeYourNewshttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/SendMeYourNews<div><p><b> </b></p>
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<p><font color="#000000" size="2" face="arial">(<a target="_blank" href="http://BlackNews.com">BlackNews.com</a>) -- Lovelei Cosmetics, LLC, launches its first product line, an exotic lip shine called Tootsee Gloss. With its distinctive bright magenta candy wrapper packaging, the new gloss is fun, trendy, and retro. Specifically formulated for women of color, and those with tan or golden skin tones, the line introduces four novel shades: cocoa pink, sweet raisin, candy apple, and peach kiss. The product is made with high quality ingredients, organic when available.</font></p>
<p>Tootsee Gloss is the brainchild of Los Angeles native Zuleika Hasbrouck, age 34, who spent nearly 15 years in the beauty, make-up, and entertainment industry before deciding to create Lovelei Cosmetics, LLC in 2003. The company has grown from a personal beauty consultation business to an up-and-coming niche business specializing in combining health and beauty by creating fresh, lightweight, cosmetics for women with a variety of enriched skin tones. "I believe that many women are looking for the right colors and shades of cosmetics with exotic oils, enhancing smooth texture and creating a luscious look," says Hasbrouck.</p>
<p>Lovelei Cosmetics, LLC plans to expand their line of affordable products, including bronzers and eye shadows for women with richer skin tones, in the near future.</p>
<p>"Our aim is to become the leader in nature inspired cosmetics that help women to look and feel their natural best," Hasbrouck says. "I am building a company from the ground up whereby the product lines, interactive website, and consultative service model all cater to women with a range of skin tones. I hope to create a place in the cosmetic market that provides the total experience to embrace the full range of female beauty."</p>
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<p>Lovelei Cosmetics, LLC, an equal opportunity business, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has distribution points in New York and Los Angeles. For more information, retail inquiries, or orders please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.loveleicosmetics.com">www.loveleicosmetics.com</a></p>
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<p>Zuleika Hasbrouck<br />(845) 802-2014<br /><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=dinu5xbab&et=1107321575711&s=61981&e=0016SUH1bZTxMnypGEnTFmhwAh33xQA8trt84S55e_D7ZCygUZej1Ur6q4TDnKVNH7uPdwZCFbuFvHfMioEy25OaDX8LtqUETHV6BCenzEGScTRoRL2Ajb5sO5CwUb5Llmg" target="_blank">www.loveleicosmetics.com</a></p>
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<p> </p></div>WANT TO GO TO AFRICA? GHANA REPATRIATION & INVESTMENT TOURS PLANNED FOR 2012https://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/want-to-go-to-africa-ghana-repatriation-amp-investment-tours2011-08-25T16:50:09.000Z2011-08-25T16:50:09.000ZTheBlackListhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/TheBlackList<div><p><i>-- <span style="color:#ff0000;">Tour patrons will experience Ghana's culture, night life, shopping, networking, business, investment opportunities and more</span>. --</i></p>
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<p><font color="#000000" size="1" face="verdana"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="arial">(<a target="_blank" href="http://BlackNews.com">BlackNews.com</a>) -- Africa for the Africans Tours & Investments is a black-owned Atlanta based international business enterprise specializing in Africa tours and investments services. According to them, "the African slave trade has completely divided our people globally and as a result we have been disconnected from our true roots and culture." As a result, they are dedicated to empowering Africa as a home base for people of African descent worldwide.</font></font></p>
<p><font color="#000000" size="1" face="verdana"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="arial">The company provides Africans throughout the Diaspora with a cultural and historical reconnection to the African continent. With a determined mission to foster lasting relationships with our African family, a vision inspired by the Honorable Marcus Garvey, who used the term "Africa for the Africans" to encourage a black nation and ownership of land outside of America. Africa for the African's vision has guided hundreds of people yearning to be exposed to opportunities in West Africa. Their tours are intended to enlighten, stimulate and create nothing less than a life changing experiences through investment forums, social network gatherings and repatriation services for our travelers.</font></font></p>
<p><font color="#000000" size="1" face="verdana"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="arial">From humbling historical landmarks to the bustling marketplaces, they nurture and guide their groups through a colorful and emotional journey. Tour patrons are exposed to the many investments, land/home ownership opportunities that exist in Ghana as well as opportunities to experience the gift of giving by delivering valuable school supplies, toys and clothing to children's orphanages and schools during the tour. Their familial vibe and energy transforms the tours into something much more than a vacation package.</font></font></p>
<p><strong><font color="#000000" size="1" face="verdana"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="arial">Africa for the Africans is a fully fledged cultural movement. All are invited to come experience Ghana's culture, night life, shopping, networking, business, investment opportunities and more on the upcoming tours on the following dates: February 22 - March 6, 2012, May 16 - 29, 2012, October 24 - November 6, 2012.</font></font></strong></p>
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<p><b>CONTACT:</b><br />Bomani Tyehimba<br />Africa for the Africans: Tours & Investments<br />678-480-7324<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://msn.com">afta2010@msn.com</a><br /><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=dinu5xbab&et=1107312132546&s=61981&e=001JUI2BLe0Ho7O2IhZ7tyF4oKdHns0C2DgkAKw47S6h2BkIsYVRAchJBbgO9RY3Gm0zdyxfIj-PlQueX4W2GrLx9qBwIxUAiq92-Y0OipaDR_OMRw8SPE-4ydWzgkl8tdW" target="_blank">www.africafortheafricans.org</a></p>
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<p> </p></div>Buying Black Isn't Racist; It's Necessaryhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/buying-black-isnt-racist-its2009-02-09T22:30:00.000Z2009-02-09T22:30:00.000ZTheBlackListhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/TheBlackList<div><b>Buying Black Isn't Racist; It's Necessary
<i>Black America Is Still Playing Catch-Up</i></b>
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John and Maggie Anderson of Oak Park, Ill., made headlines in December when they pledged to help jump-start the economy by exclusively supporting Black-owned businesses for an entire year beginning Jan. 1.
As reported in the Chicago Sun-Times: The Andersons, who plan to spend about $10,000 a month ... will move their checking account to and refinance home and car loans with Black organizations. They'll seek Black-owned firms to do home-improvement projects and handle vacations they've put off until next year. And they want Black America to watch as they discover companies with which to do business.
The article goes on to mention that the Andersons "will document their spending and invite people to share their stories of buying black at <a href="http://Ebonyexperiment.com">Ebonyexperiment.com</a>." My hat's off to the Andersons. It's a great idea.
What's interesting and disturbing are comments from some online readers who are offended by the Andersons' actions. One reader's comment in particular encapsulates many readers' feelings:
What if I were to say I'm only buying from companies that are "Polish" or "white"? This wouldn't sit right with folks! I understand spending in your community, in places where you believe your money will go to good. But only "buying black" is racism.
Most Black Americans understand the practice and need for buying Black and often criticize the Black community at large for not supporting Black businesses enough. According to the last Census on U.S. small businesses, Black-owned businesses grew by 10% and continue to grow. They pump wealth into the Black community by providing jobs and contributing to its overall vitality.
Many Blacks also believe it is their unspoken obligation to help those left behind. Michael Eric Dyson author, radio host and Georgetown University professor, speaks to the Anderson's mind-set and behavior in the Sun-Times article: They have decided to put their money where their mouth is and forge connections within their own community to strengthen economic and social networks and ties that bind us together.
Hopefully, this will inspire others to take up the call.Encouraging the Black community to support Black businesses is not racist; it's an imperative. There are many examples of other groups of people who work largely to support each other. The Jewish community has long been tenacious about their support of Jewish businesses. This is also true for Arabs and Asians. Racist? Hardly. Its survival of one's culture in the predominant culture.
The problem is that too many people try to view Black-on-Black support as some sort of mirror image or response to White racism. And they view Black consumer-marketing efforts as a rejection of mainstream marketing. It's not either/or. Both are important. However, despite educational and income gains, Black America is still playing catch-up. So trying to get caught up means working, supporting and developing resources in and for our community.
While many general-market agencies continue to treat Black consumers as part of the mainstream market, reject diverse hiring practices and compete with multicultural agencies for their clients, Latino and Asian agencies and media companies have come together to form associations -- such as the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies and the Asian American Advertising Federation -- to promote the value of their respective segments. Yet, Black agencies, with all their legitimate griping, have not. The African-American Advertising Association has been in effect since at least 2006, but in name only. We haven't heard a word from them since they announced the launch of their association.
After speaking at the Marketing Research Association conference on Election Day, I was stunned to see a sea of white faces in the hotel's grand ballroom, where the conference participants were having lunch. Much debate has been discussed about Black under-representation in advertising agencies, but this is also especially true in the market-research arena. It's one of the reasons why I started a scholarship for Black college students three years ago. Students are awarded scholarships to expose them to the world of market research and encourage them to consider market research as a career option.
Racist? I call it giving back. Doing my part. Being responsible.
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