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Dec 18

NoireBnB, An Entrepreneurs Response To #AirBnBWhileBlack

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Image courtesy of NoireBnB Written by Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com On May 25th, Rohan Gilkes would document an unpleasant experience of trying to book a trip with AirBnB. The 40-year old entrepreneur, who splits his time between Tampa and DC would attempt to book a vacation trip to Idaho, from July 1st-5th, which would result in an experience known as…

Dec 18

Living NAOMI: Not Afraid Of My Imperfections

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Photo by Uh-Droit Photography By Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Think of your biggest fear or insecurity. Take a deep breathe. Now imagine what it might take to not only embrace it, but to in fact proactively work towards overcoming it. This is what Stacy Ike is working on. She calls it, “Living…

Dec 18

CAN LA Kick It: A New Day Party Celebrating LA’s Black Millennials

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By Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com For quite some time, day parties and brunches have gathered hundreds of young Black millennials in cities such as Atlanta, New York, Houston and DC. With large Black populations, college graduates and a strong presence of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO’s) this community was only natural to happen. But while these cities have developed a…

Dec 18

Why I’m Returning Home To Rwanda To Build An Elementary School

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By Mike Orie of TheConsciousTip.com We were all brought here to fulfill our calling, but for some, that feeling is a lot more apparent than others. Continue Reading >>> At just 8 years old, Nina Iliza survived a Rwandan genocide. She would escape her hometown of violence, but at the expense of losing her mother, a memory that still lingers…

Dec 18

Rihanna Is Launching A New College Scholarship Foundation

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by Mike Orie of www.theconscioustip.com Rihanna has announced a new college scholarship foundation to assist future students who plan to continue their college education in the United States. The scholarship program will target citizens or natives of several places including Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica and her hometown Barbados. Continue!>>> According to its website, the Clara Lionel Foundation is…