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 Special Days & Holidays Rejuvenate means to renew, refresh, and make younger or more lively. Body scrubs remove dead skin cells and give it a glow, smooth rough surfaces, increase circulation and moisture absorption. Body scrubs should be a part of your self care regiment as they also help you feel more relaxed and confident. Exfoliants are generally made with either…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 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 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 the following. Cakes Chocolates Cookies Cupcakes Ice Cream Shakes…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 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. In doing so, consider the MANY hand bags from black…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Special Days & Holidays Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash This is the second post on black owned holiday gift ideas, at or below a certain price. This time the focus is on $30.00 and under. One aim of this site is to familiarize users with the variety and high quality of products from black owned brands. As a…Read more »