by Forest Parks | Dec 4, 2016 | Business, Buy Black Xmas
Giving someone a SLAP this xmas may sound negative but we are not talking about open handed swings at people, no, slaps are Satin Lined Caps! And for many women (and men) with natural hair a SLAP is an awesome addition to daily wear. Grace Eleyae had an eureka moment...
by Forest Parks | Dec 4, 2016 | Business, Buy Black Xmas
Melissa Butler founded The Lip Bar after frustration at the beauty standards in the industry. She just wanted a nude lipstick that looked good on her, a standard of beauty that mirrored her. Bluntly the industry is overwhelming aimed at white faces, shades of pink and...
by Forest Parks | Dec 2, 2016 | Business, Buy Black Xmas, Culture
As part of our initiative to buy black this Christmas, we’re featuring some great black-owned products and services to consider for your holiday shopping. When you’re tired of giving your loved one gift cards or you want something more personal without...
by Forest Parks | Dec 1, 2016 | Business, Buy Black Xmas, News
Xmas is coming fast (yes, it’s already December) and really you should seriously think about keeping Xmas gifts as black as possible this year. A overly-commercial holiday really can be changed to something that seriously helps the black economy. So we are...
by Reneegede | Nov 7, 2015 | Opinion
Scene at a local store: “I want the Salem Lights 100s.” Clerk brings out the regular Salems. “That’s not what I asked for.” “This is all we have, unless you want the shorts.” “I’ll take those then. And hallelujah....
by Reneegede | Oct 19, 2014 | Opinion
Part 3 of a 5-part series… [Part 2] Keynes General Theory (Employment, Interest and Money) Said Obama in 2009: “Consider the vicious cycles. Declining asset prices lead to margin calls and deleveraging which leads to selling, further declines in asset...
