Posted by in Clothing and Accessories National Sunglasses Day, brought to you by The Vision Council is June 27. The purpose is to promote the importance of wearing sunglasses with enough ultraviolet (UV) protection throughout the year. UV protection is important for eye health in that it safeguards against vision deterioration, eye cancer, and cataracts. In choosing sunglasses, look for labels…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, For Him In this post, we review tee shirts that promote fathers and Father’s Day from black owned brands. Father’s Day has been around for over a century. It was started by Sonora Smart Dodd, whose own father raised six children as a single parent. She was commended in 2008 for recognizing the importance of fathers. Fathers…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories Shorts are a summer staple, and in this post we review shorts from black owned brands. These include everyday shorts that are casual and comfortable for running errands, shopping, lounging around the house or yard, and hanging out with family and friends. We also review chic and dressy shorts for nights out on the town…Read more »
Posted by in For the home Summertime especially is the season for barbecue festivities among family and friends. In this post, you will find just about everything you need to host and enjoy a barbecue with goods from black owned brands. Click and go directly to any of the following products. Barbecue Ribs and Meats Plant Based Meat Beans Bread Cold…Read more »
Posted by in Affiliates, Clothing and Accessories African feminine flair reflects bold and jewel tone colors, and intricate patterns that symbolize the complexity, strength, and regality of feminine roles and energy. It is represented by traditional African wax prints reflective of diverse and rich cultures, as well as flowing and feminine silhouettes. These include ruffles, high waisted, A-line and off the shoulder…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories A cork purse or accessory adds style and texture to an outfit. Cork accessories are also environmentally friendly. Cork is harvested from cork oak trees without cutting them down, by removing the outer layer of the tree bark. From there it is processed and used for an assortment of goods including “cork leather.” Extracting the…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories Tracksuits, jogger sets and sweatsuits with matching or color coordinated tops and bottoms are trending. You see them in several textiles such as cotton, polyester, and even velour. This type of athleisure wear is useful for a variety of purposes including fitness, travel, running errands, social gatherings, working from home, and attending events. In this…Read more »
Posted by in For the home Welcome mats greet your guests and add personality to a space. In this post, we direct you to welcome and door mats from black owned brands. These include welcome/door mats with artistic themes as well as mats that are culturally relevant, fun, and with phrases to attract interest and inspire. Mats for outdoor and indoor…Read more »
Posted by in For the home Make quality and decorative drinking glasses from black owned brands a part of your place settings and everyday life. You will find drinking glasses for all types of beverages to add extra enjoyment of your juice, soda, and water. Champagne coupes and flutes, in addition to stemmed and stemless wine glasses are also available. See…Read more »
Posted by in Affiliates, Sponsored In this post, we celebrate Afrocentrism as we look forward to black history month 2022. There is so much to learn and appreciate about black culture and history. And though our focus is on black culture and businesses year round, each February especially, we recognize how much remains to be learned and unlearned. Afrocentrism involves…Read more »