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 Photo Credit: WikiImages 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. The Obama/Biden ticket won the popular vote by more than 9 million, and had well above the 270 electoral votes needed to win. President Obama’s…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products, Special Days & Holidays 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, and off the shoulder earrings. Also trending are headpieces, ear adornments, wallet necklaces, cuffs for various parts of the arm, open cuff chokers,…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Find products, Special Days & Holidays Eye for Ebony As I seek out dolls for friends and family, I have found authentic representation in black owned brands. That is, dolls that represent a cross section of African likeness and style, capturing the nuances of hair texture, facial features, skin tone, personality, and more. Watching the reactions of children when they see…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 tree decorations and Christmas stockings, clothing, and goods for serving, entertaining, and gift wrapping. Greeting cards and pieces for celebrating Kwanzaa are also included. See the…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, Find products, 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 »
Posted by in Find products, Special Days & Holidays Photo CreateHerStock “A Summer Day” by Neosha Gardner After the arrests of two African American men at a Starbucks, and to coincide with the racial bias training at all Starbucks locations, The Black Star Project has designated May 29, 2018 as “National Eat at a Black Coffee Shop Day.” On The Black Star Project website,…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products, Special Days & Holidays As Mother’s Day approaches you may be considering what item(s) can truly express the gratitude, honor, and esteem you hold for the women (e.g., mother, grandmother, aunt) who raised you. While no tokens can fully convey these sentiments, appreciation can be expressed with a gift. If you are considering a handbag, take note of some…Read more »