Posted by in Clothing and Accessories There is a renewed interest in hair flowers, clips and pins. Hair flowers were prevalent in New York Fashion Week (2019), and hair pins and clips are on display across media outlets and retail stores. In this post we review options from black owned brands. See the company and product links below for details. Some…Read more »
Posted by in For the home Celebrating Juneteenth through gardening is a great way for American Descendants of Slaves (ADOS) to remember and honor their African roots and ancestors. Gardening (i.e., the cultivation of plants), has played a key role in the survival of ADOS. First, enslaved Africans came to the United States with root vegetable gardening skills. Second, slaves were…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) In this post we review great sales (50% off) on trousers. We use the term “trousers” broadly to include long pants of varying lengths (e.g., ankle and full length) and styles (e.g., wide leg and skinny). While Spring is a great time to think ahead about sales on Fall and Winter items, you will find…Read…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, For Him Polo shirts are a wardrobe staple. Defined by the collar and “placket” neckline with two to three buttons at the top, polo shirts are great for the golf course, business casual events, and more. Though usually short sleeved they may be longed sleeved as well. As polo shirts are comfortable to wear and versatile, they…Read more »
Posted by in Affiliates, Children and Youth, Sponsored When children and youth are out of school it is important to keep them engaged in learning. Loss of learning typically happens over the summer when children and youth do not retain varying degrees of knowledge from the previous school year. This may be especially so in 2020 because of COVID 19 disruptions (e.g., switching…Read more »
Posted by in For the home The spread of COVID-19 is more likely when people have close contact, as when living in the same household. To protect against the spread of the disease within households, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) recommends using soap or detergent to clean dirty surfaces, and routine cleaning of surfaces that are touched often (e.g., desks,…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Rejuvenate means to renew, refresh, make younger or more lively. As more people are staying close to home these days, rejuvenation gifts would be great for self care and Mother’s Day. There are many options from black owned brands that can be purchased online. These include lounge wear (house clothes and slippers), sleep masks, and…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) In this post we review great sales (50% off) on children’s clothing and accessories from black owned brands. This includes clothing for both infants and children. As usual, we will update the post as we identify relevant goods. Also included are “honorable mentions.” That is items we think are great finds but not quite discounted…Read…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Support Black Owned Elderberry has a lot of nutrients such as antioxidants, and vitamins A and C. There is evidence that consuming elderberry helps to fight and lessen cold and flu symptoms. Sea moss has been used as a dietary supplement for centuries, and is highly regarded by many for promoting health. Also, sea moss is a potentially…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories In order to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is recommending that people wear cloth face coverings in places where social distancing is challenging (e.g., grocery stores). The CDC provides a video from the Surgeon General on how to make non medical grade face coverings from household items. …Read more »