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Sep 21

A LIBRARY THAT BURNS…REMEMBERING MAYA ANGELOU

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By Erickka Sy Savané of PopMomDaily.com I just heard that my favorite library has burned. When I got the news I wanted to cry, "Why this library and not another? This library, though old and frail, had so much more to give. Just recently it was set to be given yet another award for its incredible contribution to the world.…

Dec 18

Warren Buffett’s Son Donates $90 Million to Young Women of Color

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by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com Warren Buffet’s son, Peter Buffett recently announced the exciting news of donating $90 million to support young girls and women of color. The donation would come through his organization The Novo Foundation, making it the largest contribution to date towards structural discrimination and inequalities faced by young women of color. Read more>> The foundation, created…

Dec 18

#BlackGirlMagic: 11-Year-Old Lands Lemonade Contract With Whole Foods

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by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com 11-year old Mikaila Ulmer, founder of Be Sweet Lemonade just landed a major distribution deal with Whole Foods. Ulmer, who uses a special flaxseed-based lemonade from local bee’s honey just signed a deal with Whole Foods to distribute her lemonade to 55 different locations. Continue >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Last March, Ulmer made an appearance on Shark Tank…

Dec 18

These Three Women Launched A Day Party Celebrating Black Women

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Pictured Left To Right: Lauren Ash, Rae Chardonnay and Nickecia Alder by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com Three Black women in Chicago are changing the way Black people celebrate day parties. Only six months ago, Lauren Ash, DJ Chardonnay and Nickecia Alder joined forces to launch Party Noire. In just a short amount of time, their success has by far exceed…

Dec 18

5 Black Chicago Female Singers You Should Know

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by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com Over the past several years, Chicago has consistently been in conversation as a city producing some of the most talented hip hop artists. But while we've seen the rise of the likes of Vic Mensa, Chance The Rapper and Mick Jenkins, there's another group who isn't getting the shine they deserve. Black female singers. Below…