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Intimate conversations reserved for self-reflection, stories about colorism, and all things personal. Every hu(e)man is welcome here.
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The realm of fashion and beauty has been in dire need of a makeover. If you look past the glossy sheen of revolving trends, you'll see that all that glitters isn't gold. For many, the fashion and beauty industries have been exclusive to sizes and shades outside of an obsolete eurocentric "beauty...
In a recent Afrotech article, writer Bernadette Giacomazzo, covers the whopping $111 million inaugural fund raised for Serena Williams’s investment company Serena Ventures. A recent press release announcement disclosed that the millions raised will be used to spread the wealth, helping finance s...
America’s Black maternal health issues can be traced to its long history of subjugating and brutalizing Black bodies. Within the framework of slavery, Black women’s childbearing abilities added to the objectification of their bodies. Women were treated as animals, forced to reproduce to create a...
In Cheddar News’s All Hands, correspondent Alicia Nieves sat down with our founder, Erin Carpenter, to discuss how Nude Barre’s shade range and sizing are “setting the tone” for the future of the hosiery industry. This interview details Erin’s motivations to start her own business, the challenge...
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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 ...
An opinion piece by Serena Williams for CNN Business details how her firm, Serena Ventures, aims to facilitate inclusivity through its investments in early stage entrepreneurs. In the article, Williams outlines how race, class, and gender carry stigmas that affect how investors view business owne...