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 Special Days & Holidays The heart as a symbol of love has been used since the Middle Ages. With Valentine’s Day approaching, you might be thinking about special tokens of appreciation. What better way to show HER you care than with heart themed jewelry. Chocolate is also inextricably linked with romance and Valentine’s Day in part because of taste…Read more »
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 Special Days & Holidays 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. Consequently, there have been merchandising efforts that depict his likeliness, and that of his family. In this post we review 100+ Obama themed merchandise from black owned brands…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products, Jewelry, Special Days & Holidays You will find hundreds of fabulous jewelry products in this post at low to moderate prices! See the companies and product links below. 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,…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Find products, Special Days & Holidays Eye for Ebony You will find 100+ dolls from black owned brands in this post to suit a range of tastes and budgets. These include 18 inch dolls, boy dolls, rag and mermaid dolls, collector’s items and more. As I seek out dolls for friends and family, I have found authentic representation in black owned…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 »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Chris Benson With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to plan. In this post we review Christmas and holiday themed items from black owned brands. These include accessories and clothing, tree decorations and Christmas stockings, goods for serving, entertaining, and gift wrapping. Greeting cards and pieces for celebrating Kwanzaa are also included. See…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products, Special Days & Holidays Enoch Appiah Jr. Wakanda themed events are popular and include birthday, beach, and costume parties. With Halloween around the corner then, Wakanda themed apparel and accessories might be useful. There are diverse offerings from black owned brands, which include a few for children/youth. See the following company and products links for more details. The table…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, For Him, Special Days & Holidays As father’s day approaches, you have an abundance of options from black owned brands to express your gratitude for and honor of the man or men in your life who helped raised you. Some practical or luxury gifts include watches, neck wear, and cuff-links. Wooden watches are trending. Ambition Collections offers a “Motion 1st Edition…Read more »