Posted by in For the home In this post, we feature wallpaper from black owned brands. There are many ways you can use wallpaper to dress up a room. You can create an accent wall, use it on bookshelves or in drawers. You can wallpaper the ceiling. You can wallpaper inside of closets, use it on doors, or create borders on…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories In this post, we feature palazzo and wide leg pants from black owned brands. Palazzo pants are wide legged trousers that are loose fitting, and wide from the waist to ankles. This makes them especially comfortable and well suited to warm weather. Though depending on the fabric, palazzo pants can be worn in cooler weather.…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Unity and collective work and responsibility are African and African American values that go back centuries. Unity (i.e., being and acting in harmony together) among African and African American communities has been manifested through diverse practices (e.g., fighting against oppression to ensure and protect our civil rights, decolonization, and celebrating our common heritage). A symbol…Read more »
Posted by in Jewelry In this post, we feature anklets and nose jewelry from black owned brands. Both anklets and nose jewelry have been worn by diverse cultures for thousands of years. And, they have been trending for some time. Here you will find anklets of diverse textiles and styles (e.g., chain links, beaded), and nose jewelry with and…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories In this post, we review sustainable fashion practices and sustainable fashion options from black owned brands. According to EarthDay.org, the theme for 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet.” There are several ways to do this, and one way is through sustainable fashion. EarthDay.org defines this as the need to “learn about the impacts of fashion,…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories In this post we feature bucket hats from black owned brands. Bucket hats are great during spring and summer for keeping the sun out of your face. Bucket hats are also on trend in 2023, and there are many ways for bucket hats to be styled; with bucket hats adding color, texture and dimension to…Read more »
Posted by in For the home In this post we feature board games among other fun activities from black owned brands. These help keep black history alive all year long. This post was inspired by Olmec Toys which was founded in 1985 by Yla Eason. The seed for Olmec Toys was planted when the founder’s young son expressed that because he…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories In this post we feature bodysuits for women from black owned brands. Bodysuits have been trending for awhile, and have elevated to a wardrobe staple. Here you will find plenty of bodysuits from black owned brands, and in a variety of colors, styles, and textures. These include solids and prints, and bodysuits with varying sleeve…Read more »
Posted by in Health & Wellness What does it mean to be feminine? What does it mean to be black and feminine? Femininity is essentially understood as reflecting the qualities of womanhood and/or the female sex. How women express femininity is affected by many factors such as their beliefs about gender roles, and gender identity. Representations of black women across media…Read more »
Posted by in Jewelry In this post semi precious gemstone and crystal jewelry from black owned brands are featured. Wearing gemstone and crystal jewelry is both stylish and timeless. It can also be uplifting when impacted by the power of belief. Here we focus on vendors with ample colorful and festive options to help you find crystal and gemstone…Read more »