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PureWow Press: Nude Barre Is a Black Owned Brand to Shop Now

PureWow Press: Nude Barre Is a Black Owned Brand to Shop Now

  In honor of Black History Month, lifestyle content powerhouse PureWow chronicled thirty-six black-owned beauty and fashion businesses to support year-round. Listed among top rated brands such as Fenty Beauty, Juvia's Place, and Telfar; Nude Barre snagged must-have status because of its inclusiv...
Our Favorite BIPOC Fall Fashion Moments

Our Favorite BIPOC Fall Fashion Moments

2021’s fall fashion repertoire boasts bold prints, lavish coats, and soft silks. BIPOC superstars such as Virgil Abloh, Vera Wang, Laquan Smith, and Olivier Roustieng tapped into innovative silhouettes and fun colors; while iconoclasts such as the “Fab Five” (Gisele Claudia Ntsama, Pape Macodou F...
Fast Company Press: A Business Woman in Bloom

Fast Company Press: A Business Woman in Bloom

Photo: Djeneba Aduayom In this article by Nicole Laporte, Fast Company documents all the things that keep the multi-faceted Serena Williams busy off the court. Apart from being a mother, tennis champion, and wife, Williams has also started investing through her company Serena Ventures. Founded ...
InStyle Press: Black Owned Lingerie Brands

InStyle Press: Black Owned Lingerie Brands

After pandemic induced calls for justice, the outrage from many who did not fit the lingerie archetype brought many comprehensive brands to the forefront. Instyle Magazine captures this new generation of undergarment brands redefining inclusivity and accessibility for all. Instyle’s list of black...
NBC News Press: Know Your Value

NBC News Press: Know Your Value

In this NBC news article, stylist Monica Barnett shares her top picks of black women owned businesses. Citing stark figures that show revenue disparities between all-women owned businesses and Black women owned businesses, Barnett stresses the importance of looking to minority operated companies ...