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ABOUT TIME: Instagram Style Filters For MELANIN Skin!

ABOUT TIME: Instagram Style Filters For MELANIN Skin!

Being black pretty much affects every part of life. It's not just the things that people think about either. For a long time black skin has been not-exactly considered when it comes to popular photo filters used with software such as Instagram! From the days of film...

Meet the Kenyan Furniture Maker Building the “Ikea” of Africa

Meet the Kenyan Furniture Maker Building the “Ikea” of Africa

Chances are that you have never heard of FunKidz, the Kenyan furniture brand that is set to take on the furniture industry in Africa and the rest of the world. FunKidz manufactures cabinets, desks, baby cots, and bunk beds for kids, targeting a niche market for...

S.Florida’s Largest Black Owned Grocer: Stile’s Farmers Market

S.Florida’s Largest Black Owned Grocer: Stile’s Farmers Market

Finley Matthews, owner of South Florida's largest black owned grocer, has made a very special place! Competitively priced to fight the likes of Trader Joe's and oozing with quality! Already fresh produce is pouring from every corner and expansion plans means this...

Braiding is NO LONGER ILLEGAL In Iowa Thanks To Two Awesome Women!

Braiding is NO LONGER ILLEGAL In Iowa Thanks To Two Awesome Women!

You've probably heard about some of the mess facing hair stylers in some states who braid hair, a standard practise in the black community. Basically it is illegal in some states without a very expensive license and countless hours of unrelated training! Now, in Iowa...