Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Photo Credit: Wikipedia – Juneteenth Emancipation Day, June 19, 1900, Texas Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery. The specific date, June 19 commemorates when word that slavery was abolished reached Texas, years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Since that time, Juneteenth has become an official state holiday in Texas and is celebrated across…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Find products Lonely Planet Summer is a time for recreational activities as youth are out of school. It is also the time to keep them engaged in learning, as over summer, youth tend to lose academic gains made across the school year. Mathematics is more affected than English Language Arts and over time these loses put youth…Read more »
Posted by in Sponsored Tamarcus Brown Let Dad know how much he is appreciated with fabulous finds from our sponsors. These include men’s apparel, accessories, and grooming products. Our sponsors help make our work possible and we appreciate their support! Check out each below. Stephanie Hill-Ross offers a selection of tees and silk ties that are based on the…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products Jackie Parker The first day of summer is around the corner, the season many intend to enjoy days at the beach. As you prepare, know there are many beach accessories from black owned brands to make this time both fashionable and comfortable. In this post we review (i) beach/basket bags, (ii) beach towels/blankets, (iii) coverups,…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) Photo by Godisable Jacob from Pexels For this Premium Content post, we were on the hunt for great sales on handbags. That is handbags on sale for 50% off and more. This felt like searching for a needle in a haystack but we found a few. This post is updated as new finds are identified.…Read…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products The blueprint for the modern day hand fan dates back to the reign of King Tut. Long handled fans were used in religious ceremonies, conveyed wealth and influence, and served the practical purpose of cooling. Over the millennium this evolved into smaller hand fans which again served multiple purposes (e.g., advertising and communication, self-cooling, making…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products Photo by CreateHerStock – Vintage Tex Isha Gaines 6 As “white parties” have grown in popularity, you may find yourself being invited to one this summer. In preparation for this, check out offerings from black owned brands. In this post, we focus on dresses and jumpsuits. We cover items offered through emporiums, fashion labels, and…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) Photo by Godisable Jacob from Pexels This month, in looking at great sales from black owned brands at 50% off or more, we focus on party and event dresses. Products are organized by season. You will find dresses for events year round. Hurry as to not let these great deals slip through your fingers. See…Read…Read more »
Posted by in Sponsored Photo by Giftpundits.com from Pexels In this post, we provide fabulous finds for Mother’s Day from sponsors of Shop With Leslie. Here you will find great clothing, accessories, and healthful body and bath products. Our sponsors help make our work possible. Check out each of the carousels below. Click on pictures that interest you, and…Read more »
Posted by in Cosmetics, Find products Jessica Felicio Body shimmers are used for illuminating the skin and have become quite popular. Fortunately, there are many (25+) body shimmers from black owned brands that come in powder and liquid form, and that work with a range of skin tones. See the companies and product links below for additional information. Some of the…Read more »