The Future Of Black Business: Key Takeaways From InvestFest 2023

The event presented the best formula for obtaining, building and growing wealth within the community.
Launching Your First Brand? Consider These Important Pro Tips.

Sofiya Ballin, founder of Black History Untold and a judge for Sweet July’s 2023 National Black Business Month campaign, gets candid about what she’s learned from growing her brand.
‘Love Is Blind’ Star Raven Ross Is Advocating For More Representation In Fitness

Ross is building her Pilates empire with women of color top of mind.
Keke Palmer Talks Navigating Her Career And Motherhood

“If you are a person that wants to be a mom and would also like to work, I think it’s fair for us to start changing the narrative and letting people know that you can do that.”
Get To Know: Nina Westbrook

“It’s been an evolution—and I’m still growing and learning every day.”
Tia Mowry Is Making New Rules For Her Hair And Life

“I’m on this journey of self-discovery.”
‘Wellness Wine’: With Her 5to9 Brand, Nana Meriwether Uses Herbs To Create Natural, Low-Alcohol Beverages

With wines made from sources like dandelion and hibiscus, the former Miss USA is on a mission to educate and excite people about the benefits of fermented herbs and botanicals—not just grapes.
A Recipe For Your Skin: Ayesha Shares Her Journey To Launching Sweet July Skin

It’s no surprise that July is a special month for the Sweet July brand. It was only right that Sweet July Skin—Ayesha’s passion project born out of her own skin challenges and beauty needs—launch this month, after years of working to get it just right. Think: The perfect recipe, only this time, it’s for your […]
Menstrual Care Brand August Tackles Abortion Data Privacy With A Bold Fictional Product

August has teamed up with VMLY&R, Plan C and Stix to launch a discreet pregnancy test hidden inside a tampon wrapper—the centerpiece of its campaign challenging harmful legislation that attacks menstruators and their right to privacy.
A Taste Of The Inaugural Black Women In Food Summit

With important themes including accessing funding, prioritizing wellness and facilitating sustainable food systems, Dine Diaspora’s first summit brought together Black women from across food and beverage to celebrate, connect and, above all, create a game plan for a better, more equitable industry.
Looking To Be A More Eco-Conscious Traveler? Ries Is To The Rescue.

With her sleek line of earth-conscious, reusable, TSA-approved containers, Megan Graham is merging the worlds of beauty, travel and sustainability.
Hotelier Portia Hart On How The Hospitality Industry Can Help Save Our Earth

Opening up a beach hotel off the shores of Cartagena, Colombia helped Portia Hart hone in on her mission to embrace sustainable living. She shares how her vision has fueled a whole movement—not just at her hotel, but in the community at large.