Posted by in For the home iAlicante Mediterranean Homes This post is dedicated to two African American entrepreneurs and innovators, Sarah E. Goode, and Leonard C. Bailey. Sarah E. Goode obtained a patent in 1885 for a cabinet folding bed. The cabinet bed (patent number 322, 177) served as a desk that could be transformed and unfolded into a bed. It…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Photo Credit: WikiImages On November 4, 2008 Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States (POTUS), and he was the first African American to hold this office. The Obama/Biden ticket won the popular vote by more than 9 million, and had well above the 270 electoral votes needed to win. President Obama’s…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) Quality swimwear can be pricey for a variety of reasons. According to an article in Slate 2013, the design and construction of swimwear is complicated as it must conceal and flatter. Furthermore, the stretchy fabrics from which swimwear is constructed (e.g., nylon, spandex) are more difficult to assemble. Also, the fabric must be sufficiently durable…Read…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products, Special Days & Holidays Jewelry trends for men and women in 2019 have been described as “maximal.” That is, big, stacked, and embellished. These include large and layered chains, coin and charm jewelry, large hoop, feather, and off the shoulder earrings. Also trending are headpieces, ear adornments, wallet necklaces, cuffs for various parts of the arm, open cuff chokers,…Read more »
Posted by in Cosmetics, Find products Eloise Ambursley Mascara is a makeup staple, and there are many options from black owned brands. In selecting a mascara, one needs to think about type, color, and one’s own preferences. While black mascara is widespread, brown mascara is more subtle. Types of mascaras include those which add length, volume, or both; and others that…Read more »
Posted by in Support Black Owned Finn Hackshaw As black businesses are on the rise, January 1, 2019 is a good time to up your commitment to supporting them. African Americans spend in excess of one trillion dollars a year as consumers. Yet, the amount of this trillion plus dollars spent at black owned businesses hovers around 3%. The reasons for patronizing…Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body, Find products Graham Hunt The controversies surrounding talcum powder stem from the link between talc and ovarian cancer when used in the genital area, and between talc and lung cancer if the talc is contaminated with asbestos and inhaled. Moreover, it has been reported that despite being aware of the association between talc use and ovarian…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Support Black Owned Michael Longmire As you wind down your holiday shopping, consider free and low cost downloadable (and online) options from black owned brands. See the following companies and product links for details. FREE Adorned by Chi offers a free comic titled “Chi Chi’s Guide to Self Care.” Effie’s Paper offers a selection of wall paper that…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Special Days & Holidays Eye for Ebony As I seek out dolls for friends and family, I have found authentic representation in black owned brands. That is, dolls that represent a cross section of African likeness and style, capturing the nuances of hair texture, facial features, skin tone, personality, and more. Watching the reactions of children opening these gifts…Read more »
Posted by in For the home, Special Days & Holidays Ibrahim Boran As the holidays set in, you may be wondering about entertaining, or what treats to bring to events including family gatherings, office parties, and the like. There are plenty of diverse offerings from black owned brands. In this post, we identify these by type to include cakes, chocolates, cookies and brownies, cup-cakes, and…Read more »