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Sep 21

This Harlem Woman Loved Hats So Much She Bought a Hat Factory

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Photo of Georgiette Morgan-Thomas by Hillary Swift for TheNewYorkTimes By Winnie Gaturu Georgiette Morgan-Thomas is a woman who wears many hats, literally. She is a pastor, an entrepreneur and a pretty good manager. Over the years, Georgiette has been able to seamlessly incorporate hats into her daily lifestyle, and has a hat for every occasion and wears them just about…

Jul 25

A 3D Emoji App for Melanin-Poppin,’ Natural-Haired Women is Just What We Need!

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NapturalistaMoji.com By Erickka Sy Savané Ever feel like you needed an emoji that said exactly what you need it to say from someone that looks like you and your peeps? Napturalista Moji feels you and that's why they recently launched a kickstarter campaign to bring their melanin-poppin,' natural-haired emoji's to life! Continue Napturalista Moji was inspired by Black women of…

May 04

Everything You Need to Know About PR From Publicist Deidre Palode

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Deidre Palode By Michelby Coco Whitehead A publicist’s job is quite fascinating, especially as it relates to the beauty industry. From your favorite hair care commercials and even the infamous Dove and Shea Moisture ads that made consumers of color say “Girl, bye!” you can bet your good wig that a publicist was involved somewhere in the process. Having a…

May 04

Swimmie Caps Motivate Black & Brown Kids to Swim

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Photos via Swimmie Caps IG By Winnie Gaturu Yolanda Flournah-Perkins is a mom on a mission. She is the brains behind the first swimming cap brand to feature images of black and brown kids in a bid to motivate them to take more interest in swimming. The thought initially came when her kids aged 4 and 6 wanted some swimming caps,…

Sep 21

Gabby Union Chats New Fashion Line, New Pilot & the Secret to Her Latest Success on Today

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Gabrielle Union By Erickka Sy Savané You gotta love Gabrielle Union. Mama has been working in the entertainment business as an A-list actress for 25 years, she looks better than when she first started (she's 45), and now she's adding a new fashion line and pilot with Jessica Alba into the mix. How does she do it? How does her…