Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Tumi Te Se Kosua is an African symbol that equates political power with the fragility of an egg. Hold on to an egg too tightly and it will crack. Hold it loosely, and it can fall and crack. Amid Juneteenth celebrations, I find it helpful to reflect on how African Americans went from being enslaved…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Updated May 1, 2023 In this post we review creating Mother’s Day gift baskets filled with products from black owned brands. These include the following. Some of the following are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means at no cost to you, Shop With Leslie will receive a commission,…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays In this post, fabulous Valentine’s Day gift options are presented from black owned brands. Pamper the ones you love with gifts that work for them. Go directly to any of the following categories. Jewelry Accessories Gifts for Him Chocolates and Sweet Treats This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Special Days & Holidays Updated January 15, 2023 The origins of Black History Month began in the early 1900s with an Illinois gathering to celebrate the progress of the formerly enslaved. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, inspired by what he saw, subsequently worked in collaboration with others to establish the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH)…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, For the home, Special Days & Holidays In this post we review Halloween themed apparel, accessories, and home decor from black owned brands. You will find tees and sweatshirts, earrings, totes, head wear, face-masks, Halloween nails (e.g., press on and decals), along with wreaths, centerpieces, and door mats to help make your Halloween celebration special. Go directly to any of the categories…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Juneteenth 2021 will mark 155 years of celebration for American Descendants of Slaves (ADOS). Juneteenth should also be a time of reflection regarding how our freedoms were lost and reclaimed. In the 1600s and beyond, Europeans, in their quest to enslave others, used Africans’ manner of dress, customs, and religious practices as a pretext. It…Read more »
Posted by in Affiliates, Special Days & Holidays, Sponsored For many, this holiday season will be spent closer to home. In this post we review some fun and culturally relevant activities one can do in lieu of travel and large social gatherings. This post is also a shout out to sponsors and affiliates as we appreciate their support! At no additional cost to you,…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Special Days & Holidays The National Association of Bench and Bar Spouses (NABBS) foundation is hosting a virtual Holiday Soirée & Gift Guide on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Shop With Leslie is a proud sponsor of this event. You can participate as a shopper and/or black business owner. The NAABS Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1982. In…Read more »
Posted by in For the home, Special Days & Holidays In this post, we review gardening and Juneteenth products from black owned brands. These include the following. Gardening supplies (e.g., plants, planters, gardening tools) Gardening and Juneteenth apparel and accessories 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.,…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 »