product review - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T05:47:43Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/product+reviewBest 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>Figgers F3 5G Global Smartphone | Product Reviewhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/figgers-f3-5g-global-smartphone-product-review2021-08-26T19:26:06.000Z2021-08-26T19:26:06.000ZLeShelle, host of MinorityReporthttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/LeShellehostofMinorityReport<div><div class="_1AZWZ"><div class="_1KJEZ _1Zljb"><h1 class="_2zPFV _3hhFM blog-post-title-font blog-post-title-color blog-text-color post-title blog-hover-container-element-color _3DFPj blog-post-page-title-font"><img class="_5JW6l _36UM9 align-center" style="font-size:13px;" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0e1fc6_319c91b3c28942a4812800bf7bd24a09~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_672,h_350,al_c,lg_1,q_95/0e1fc6_319c91b3c28942a4812800bf7bd24a09~mv2.webp" alt="0e1fc6_319c91b3c28942a4812800bf7bd24a09~mv2.webp" /></h1></div></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 id="viewer-1q9aa" class="q2uC4 _208vH"><div class="c-Mgr dhpWm _7gPc2"><div class="_2o-_D"><div><span style="font-size:14pt;">The underrepresentation of African Americans in tech has long been an issue and even today, many tech companies still struggle to address the lack of diversity in their hiring practices. This trend can be traced back as far as the 1970s when California's Bay Area became referred to and known as "Silicon Valley". Tech companies like Hewlett Packard, Xerox, followed by Facebook, Apple, and Google found a home in Northern Cali, yet <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.ktvu.com/news/silicon-valleys-sparse-black-population-searches-for-a-sense-of-belonging" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>few knowledgeable, capable Black IT, programmers, coders, and tech professionals feel welcomed</strong></u></a>. When they are, they are met with microaggressions in hostile environments.</span></div></div></div></div><div><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></div><p id="viewer-eci2u" 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 that reason alone, seeing any person of color jumping into a white male-dominated industry is a reason to celebrate. I would be remiss if I allowed my lack of tech savvy-ness to deter me from sharing with you my experience with the Figgers F3 smartphone. As your average, everyday consumer of a variety of products in various industries, this review is my first ever tech product review and I am delighted to share it with you. I have been a follower of Figgers Communications for a while now and it is my hope that if you did not know about this company before, you will be more knowledgeable now.</span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-ebj84" 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_82d31bea09f2405d9e60e744a80abe65~mv2.gif" alt="0e1fc6_82d31bea09f2405d9e60e744a80abe65~mv2.gif" /></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-92d1l" 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;">Figgers is a telecommunications company founded in 2009, aptly named after the company's founder <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.freddiefiggers.com/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Freddie Figgers</u></strong></a>. Figgers currently offers smartphone <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://figgers.com/plans/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">calling and data plans</u></strong></a>. For $165 per month, you can enjoy unlimited global roaming, talk, text, and data in over 80+ countries. The Florida-based telecom company and manufacturing facility released the F3 5G smartphone which I purchased in 2019 for my son. </span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-bstm1" 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_35ce95cba67249cba9770f28551c4360~mv2.gif" alt="0e1fc6_35ce95cba67249cba9770f28551c4360~mv2.gif" /></div></div></div></div><p id="viewer-b90fq" 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;">You can find all of the specs <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.figgers.com/f3-specs/" target="_blank"><u class="sDZYg"><strong>here</strong></u></a>, touting up to 1TB of internal storage (the most of any 5G smartphone on the market at the time it was released), 4K display, and wireless charging within 5 meters of the Super Base charger (included in the Ultimate Package). The Figgers F3 smartphone runs on the Android operating system and is 5G network-ready. You should also know the F3 is also water-resistant should it start raining while you are trying to take a selfie or you drop it in the sink while you are washing dishes (like I did)! </span></p><div> </div><p id="viewer-4ifjb" 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;">To get a full view of the Figgers F3 5G smartphone, my initial reaction, user capability, what impressed me the most, and what didn't - click the video below. In this video, I show you what I received when I ordered the <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.figgers.com/shops/f3/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Regular package</u></strong></a>, but there is the aforementioned <a class="_2qJYG _2E8wo" href="https://www.figgers.com/shops/f3/" target="_blank"><strong><u class="sDZYg">Ultimate Package</u></strong></a> option available. </span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-9gkgt" 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/V5hzU_cX-wk?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-6saim" class="XzvDs _208Ie _1atvN _2QAo- _25MYV _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"><span class="vkIF2 public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr">Please note: This blog post is not sponsored and all unbiased opinions and views are my own. </span></p><div> </div><div id="viewer-bv19i" class="q2uC4 _208vH"> </div><div> </div><p id="viewer-33uu8" 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 have purchased a Figgers F3 phone, be sure to tell me about your experience in the comments below.</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="_1AZWZ"> </div></div>