It’s the end of February, which means it’s the end of Black History Month. Just as a reminder, we should celebrate and promote the Black history beyond the month of February and we should build it every day and every week. We’ll show you today some t-shirts with beautiful and powerful messages that you can wear anytime you want to teach a lesson or make a statement. THE BLACK UNIVERSITY ’s Black Matter t-shirt summarizes everything, in case your mind is playing tricks on you. Black families matter. Black children matter. Black history matter. Black businesses matter. Black lives matter. Bla ..read more

The phrase Black Excellence has been around for quite some time, but what does it really mean? Urban Dictionary defines Black excellence as: “Someone that is Black and portrays great qualities and abilities that make the Black community proud.” Some have argued the term is used too much to praise those that are at the top of the financial structure in the Black community or those that follow only a certain lifestyle that the general society would deem excellent. I didn’t know exactly what black excellence meant to me. I just knew that it was something that involved Black people doing great ..read more

Michelle Obama Says She And Barack Are 'Finding Each Other Again' In Post-White House Romance   Michelle Obama was getting candid about her relationship with her husband of 30 years, former President Barack Obama , after spending years in the limelight and under the pressures of the White House. “We are finding each other again,” the former first lady said in an interview with People magazine.   Michelle Obama opened up about the struggles the two have been through in their relationship, considering the all-encompassing nature of being in politics and trying to have a family. In ..read more

Today it’s about our hair and how to protect the Black hair during these cold winter days while still being fashionable. We’ll talk about three Black-owned brands that offer gorgeous head wraps, turbans, hats and other accessories to cover our hair. They have matching bags or matching masks. Your choice. How amazing is that? AFRICA ON MY BACK offers Pink and Green Sika Wo Ntaban Boho Slouch Bag + Headwrap that’s vibrant, colorful and assembled in an abstract way. The head wrap adds another layer of sophistication and flair to any wardrobe whether you're hanging out with friends, going to an ..read more

This week’s Featured Business is Sistahwavy, a Black-owned shop that celebrates and promotes our Blackness through custom hats and mugs 1) Tell us a little bit about your company. Sistahwavy Shop is a Black-owned online store that exclusively sells coffee mugs and hats. We specialize in products that are meant to uplift the Black community, but also just speak to an individual’s uniqueness in today’s society. If you like it, we love it! We want people to feel proud of their uniqueness and the quirks that make them stand out. Our society regularly forces us into boxes that define who we a ..read more

Baby, it’s COLD outside!! Whether you are in North America or Europe, it’s cold, there’s a lot of snow, there’s a lot of wind and we’ll stop right here ‘cause this is not the Weather Channel! We said it would be very thoughtful to help you stay warm. So… have a hot tea from one of these Black-owned tea companies! It’s on us! :) NAJA TEA gives you Release - Your Tea for Stress Release . It is a calming blend of rooibos, lemongrass, hibiscus, chamomile, blackberry leaf, licorice root, peppermint, fennel seed, lavender, calendula, cornflower. It will melt your stress away with every sip. Chamo ..read more

It’s almost mid-January and it's definitely colder than in previous years. Thousands of flights were canceled because of the bad weather, people were waiting in the airports just to find out that their sunny vacation was postponed. I’m sure it happened to you when heading to a hot Caribbean destination to be dressed as if you were there already, despite the cold weather in your city. Here are three American Black-owned clothing brands that offer some good old tracksuits that can keep you warm until you get to your destination. YOUNG BLACK GENIUS was created to inspire and motivate young Bla ..read more

Black Culture Fashion trends regardless of Black History Month. One way to support Black businesses is to shop & refer a Black owned business. AfroBiz Marketplace features African inspired design by Black owned face mask brands and personal protection equipment (PPE) essentials .   The month of February marks the celebration of Black History Month. For many, every day is a Black History Day to advocate, live and prosper despite the odds of every day life in America. The trending hashtag in February 2021 Black Futures Month presents itself as a statement by many who embraced the pas ..read more

William Jackson is a Black leader, educator and Founder of Village of Wisdom, an organization with the vision asking the question which drove his purpose “What if the 7.5 million Black youth in American schools were exposed to the affirmation of their Black Genius?” Across the U.S., school is in full swing — whether it’s happening via classrooms or computers. What are we learning in this moment? And what’s the bigger opportunity to rethink school and how children grow up? In this conversation, four Ashoka Fellows — whose innovations reach millions of American students — reflect on what’s wo ..read more

Scammers show up everywhere and being vigilant with device security is a priority with remote work life and for parents who home school their children during the pandemic. Secure and guard your data. Keeping your machine secure during these times is critical! Many companies are asking their workers to work remotely. Entrepreneurs also have to think about the security of their business and clients' information. Working remotely can introduce a few new security concerns, especially for people who aren’t accustomed to working away from the office or starting a business at home. Here are some ..read more