Discover How NYC Make-up Artist Zania Imani Glams UP New Film: "A" for Alpha

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Emerging New York Based Make-up Artist Zania Imani Glams Up Acclaimed New Movie: "A" For Alpha

Rising Make Up Artist Zimani, Founder of Faces By Zimani

By nZinga EFA Austin

Meet Zania Imani, known in the industry as Zimani. Zimani, is a New York City based Freelance Make-up Artist and aspiring esthetician. She is a well regarded graduate of the HBCU North Carolina Central University and Founder of Faces By Zimani. Zimani, is also the talented up and coming make-up artist for the provocative new movie: "A" for Alpha. According to her, " the movie “A" for Alpha is a short film that explores gender norms, toxic masculinity and social disparity in today’s society."

"A" for Alpha, will premiere in the Toronto Black Film Festival, February 10th, 2021. For more information on seeing the film online click here.

She reveals "the film was written and produced by NCCU Alumni Reggie Lochard. Furthermore, Zimani looks towards a bright future in the business as she states "this is the first of many more to come" in terms of her debut as the Key Make-up Artist for the film.

Zimani reflects "it was a pleasure to have worked with an amazing cast and crew! I can’t wait for you to see our work!"

Click Here To Register To See The Movie

Black Lives Matter Inspired Real Estate Fund Seeks Investors

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FOUNDER OF BLACK LIVES MATTER REAL ESTATE FORUM, LLC LAUNCHES $25M INVESTMENT FUND

Thomas Lopez-Pierre, President and CEO of the Black Lives Matter Real Estate Forum, LLC, has launched a social impact private equity real estate fund called BLMREF Fund I, LLC and has already begun raising funds from accredited investors with an initial targeted goal of $25 million.

"I have been a securities lawyer for 25 years and preparing the legal documents for this venture was especially fulfilling. I look forward to my new role as Co-Chairperson of the Founding Advisory Board of The Black Lives Matter Real Estate Forum, LLC," said Clem Turner, Former Partner - Alternative Capital Practice Group Leader, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC.

The Fund will invest in small-to-midsize multi-family property developments in Black and Hispanic communities that display favorable rental markets, employment, and population growth across America (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The Fund has a pipeline of actionable opportunities, driven by its network of experienced Black and Hispanic real estate joint-venture partners that will minimize risk, improve execution, and increase profits.

Checkout Maryland's Newest Black-Owned Spa - The Diva Day Spa Healing and Retreat Centre

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BLACK WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR OPENS HEALING SPA AFTER 10 YEARS IN THE MAKING

Veteran businesswoman Cindy Tawiah is proud to announce the opening of Maryland's newest Black-owned spa. The Diva Day Spa Healing and Retreat Centre, located in the city of Upperco (just 30 minutes from downtown Baltimore), is a dream that’s been a decade in the making. The spa will offer detox sauna treatments, foot detoxes, healing and counseling services, and wellness workshops.

“You can’t heal what you don’t reveal,” Cindy says on her core beliefs about the power of self-care. “We speak so often about self-care yet we are afraid to do the inner work that will get results.” For Cindy, The Diva Day Spa is designed to help clientele achieve those results by launching their journey of reflection and healing.

Cindy’s passion for self-care started decades ago during her childhood growing up in Ghana, West Africa. She garnered an extensive amount of global understanding during her time spent in boarding schools around the world from Switzerland to London to India and beyond. During these introspective years, she had no choice but to come to terms with her deteriorated self-esteem that was a result of the emotional and physical abuse she suffered from in her youth. Through it all, her faith in God, her family, and her sense of community could not be broken. Her passion for inner healing, wellness, and helping others was strengthened despite her many as she found her way into the beauty industry at just 16 when she learned to make nail polish and lipstick with her chemistry teacher.

Black-Owned Bakery "Luv’s Brownies" Launches Dessert Truck

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AWARD-WINNING BLACK-OWNED BAKERY LAUNCHES FIRST EVER DESSERT TRUCK

The award-winning online bakery, Luv’s Brownies®, home of the Original Heart-Shaped Brownie®, is bringing its sweet treats to the Bay Area with the launch of its first-ever dessert truck. Luv’s Brownies kicked off the first two locations on January, 9th & 10th at the Rose Garden Farmers’ Market and Cupertino Farmers’ Market.

The Luv’s Brownies mobile dessert truck will bring its famous heart-shaped brownies and a new menu — including heart-shaped brownie ice cream sandwiches and marshmallows, house-made waffle cones, and caramel. Inspired by Luv’s Brownie founder Cuban heritage, the dessert truck will also feature Cuban style specialty coffee drinks, and more — to gathering spots across Santa Clara County.

Customers will also be able to use the new Luv’s Brownies mobile app to find out where the truck is located and easily order online. They will also know the truck is nearby when they hear the Celia Cruz “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” jingle coming from the speakers and in the app notifications.

Black Inventor Creates Twisternator The Unique Comb-Twist Device

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BLACK INVENTOR CREATES UNIQUE DEVICE THAT MAKES COMB-TWISTS AND OTHER UNIQUE HAIR STYLES

After complaining about spending hours in the hairdresser's chair on Crenshaw Blvd in South Central Los Angeles, former English teacher and inventor David “DC” Holland was challenged by a hairdresser to invent something. Gladly, he took the challenge and invented the Twisternator, an innovative electronic comb-twist maker that can be used to easily make comb-twists and other styles that depend on rotary manipulation of hair.

The device is still currently in the developing stages, and the goal is to provide the product for less than $50. Holland comments, "With economies of scale, this is possible because the more orders of the Twisternator that we get, the lower the cost of manufacturing will be which will allow us to offer it to customers at a lower price."

Why Is The Case Still Open For This Black Family Murdered 45 Years Ago?

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NEW FILM "AMERICAN WISPER" DRAMATIZES MURDERS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY MURDERED 45 YEARS AGO, AS THE REAL CASE REMAINS OPEN

On a cold December afternoon in 1975, a mother, two daughters, and a son were found shot to death in their large, suburban home in Teaneck, New Jersey. They were discovered by father and husband Wesley Diggs, an entrepreneur who owned bars and restaurants in Harlem, NY. He immediately became a suspect in the case, yet was cleared only a few weeks after the tragedy occurred. The police had ruled out robbery as a motive and said there were no signs of forced entry into the home.

A lengthy probe by The Amsterdam News revealed that a local police chief and county prosecutor had treated the case as if they were dealing with a pickpocket. After many years, detectives were still unable to secure even one arrest.

A source close to the investigation also told the newspaper that the Bergen County, N.J. Prosecutor’s Office had mounted a search for an informer, who had promised to furnish them with clues to the killers, but disappeared soon after being paid a large sum for his “cooperation”. With revenge remaining as the only possible motive (including the possibility of reprisals from impatient loan sharks), detectives began “stepping up” their inquiries with friends, extended family, and business associates of Wesley Diggs - yet when Diggs suddenly died on a public street from a heart attack in 1987, police were no closer to solving what had been a disturbing, and very senseless crime.

Rising Media Stars Chole and Halle Bailey Experience Growing Pains On Social Media

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Chole And Halle Bailey Grew Up To Be Famous On Social Media And Now Are Being Sometimes Cruelly Scrutinized 

Rising Superstar Entertainers Chloe (left) and Halle (right) Bailey

By nZinga EFA Austin

Chole and Halle Bailey have been Internet and social media sensations for over 10 years.  They've reached fame and acclaim in the diverse digital spotlight of social media and Youtube.

I remember when my dad showed me Chole and Halle when they first started out.  But back in those days they sang more popular Beyoncé songs.  I thought back then maybe one day they can sing their own songs.

The group now has become famous and accomplished song writers -- with well known creative artistry. Recently Chole has made the news because of her controversial dance moves.

Chole has been bullied on the internet and some people say they do not like how she dances.  Much of the issues about her dancing centers around the sexy way she expresses herself in dance.

However, with some negative comments about their hair and double standards in contrast to other young artists, is the group experiencing subtle racism in treatment?  Media stand out Roland Martin seems to think so in his recent remarks.

People who are racist do not even like her hair.  They've made negative comments about their beautiful natural hair.

Recently Roland Martin, citing hypocrisy in the double standards, many have on Chole's dancing and sensual attire, spoke out against Chloe's negative treatment on Roland Martin Unfiltered.  In short he strongly suggested for people on the internet to "Leave her alone."

Younger Chloe X Halle Bailey Singing

Beyonce's: "Pretty Hurts"

Chloe X Halle Bailey More Recently Performing: "Do It!"

Helping Blacks With Marijuana Convictions Become Entrepreneurs

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WOMAN LEADS PROGRAM TO HELP BLACKS WITH PREVIOUS MARIJUANA CONVICTIONS BECOME ENTREPRENEURS

Khadijah Tribble is fighting hard for returning citizens with marijuana convictions. As Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Curaleaf, a leading medical and wellness cannabis operator, she is using her experience in government relations to help create equitable cannabis regulations that will give returning citizens a new start in the multi-billion dollar industry.

The harm caused to the Black community through the criminalization of cannabis must be acknowledged in order to set a new path forward. One out of every four individuals who have a marijuana conviction live above the poverty line. That means three out of four, or 75% of those individuals, are living in abject poverty.

Book, Myths About Black Dads

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NEW BOOK “MYTHBUSTERS: LESSONS FROM ACTIVE BLACK FATHERS” CHANGES THE NARRATIVE ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN FATHERS

A newly released book dispels the myth that Black dads are not involved in actively raising their children. Mythbusters: Lessons from Active Black Fathers tells the stories of exemplary Black fathers who have taken an active role in rearing their children providing support, motivation and love to their offspring and being a part of the village that rears many others.

Author, entrepreneur, and podcaster Marvin Banks was inspired to write Mythbusters because he was all too familiar with the negative connotations and misperceptions held about Black fathers in America and reinforced by media stories. However, that wasn’t the reality for him nor most of the Black fathers he knew.

“Having been a father for more than 15 years raising my own children, I saw men who were taking an active role in parenting, developing and caring for their children in a way that contradicts the narrative that is so often portrayed,” Banks said. “I was literally in the trenches with these men who were present and doing the work on a day-to-day basis to raise, happy, healthy and well-rounded children, but whom you never hear about on the news, or in the office. I decided to write this book to correct the misinformation that exists about Black fathers so that people will know the truth: that Black men really are present in the lives of their children.”

Podcast on Black Women Disparities

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021: PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF BLACK WOMEN IN THE AMERICAN WORKFORCE, ONGOING FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY

In recognition of ongoing disparities that affect millions of Black women, In These Times magazine and the Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting present a 12-episode podcast series In The Gap, hosted and produced by award-winning Black woman journalist Chandra Thomas Whitfield. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and most major podcast platforms (view the episodes list and listen on InTheseTimes.com), In The Gap features everyday Black women and experts alike sharing their personal experiences and insights facing systemic racism, gender discrimination and ultimately pay discrimination on their jobs.

“The In The Gap podcast explores how race and gender discrimination affects the lives—and livelihoods of Black women in the American workplace,” says Thomas Whitfield, a 2019-2020 Goodman Institute fellow, whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Essence and on NBCNews.com. “With the latest research on this issue as a backdrop, this podcast provides a space for Black women to share their emotional experiences while also exploring solutions. Listeners have an opportunity to learn and grow in their understanding of the historic issues, public policies, and contemporary challenges that contribute to the chronic economic and wealth disparities that persist for Black women and their families in American society. More importantly, this podcast affirms their experiences and with data as a backdrop, conveys to America why Black women's’ livelihoods matter. We deserve equal pay!”

HBCU Grad Creates Card Game to Empower Black Families

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HBCU GRAD CREATES CARD GAME THAT EMPOWERS BLACK & BROWN FAMILIES TO BUILD GENERATIONAL WEALTH

From a story of power and perseverance comes a game of life and learning. Meet Ruby Taylor, an HBCU graduate from Howard University who is the founder of Legacy! Card Game - a fun, interactive way for black and brown youths and families to learn how their career and financial choices impact their legacy and wealth building. It exposes all players to new financial concepts and career possibilities they may not otherwise encounter.

Focused on the empowerment of black and brown youth and families in building their wealth and choosing career paths, the lessons of LEGACY don’t just apply to the game, but also to real life. With the wealth distribution gap growing in oppressed communities, it is imperative that the youth of today learn to manage their career and financial goals, and that they be supported in their journeys of learning.

Book About Black Royalty

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NEW BOOK AND VIRTUAL EXHIBIT HONORS LITTLE-KNOWN BLACK NOBLES, ELITES AND ETIQUETTE PIONEERS

In the midst of Black History Month and with the recent swearing-in of the first African American as Vice President, Trenette Wilson (“Lady T”), etiquette expert and social historian, agrees that Americans have much to celebrate, from these modern triumphs to those long-forgotten heroes in our history. She has announced the release of her all-new history book, Royal, Black and Elite: A Tribute to Nobility and the Pioneers of Etiquette in Black History, and a virtual “royal” tour.

“Did you know that blacks were royalty and part of elite society throughout America and the world? Way before ‘Bridgerton’ there were royals like, Duke Alessandro di’ Medici, Florence, Italy’s only duke of African descent, Josephine Beall Willson Bruce, America’s first black socialite, and Maxine Powell who served as Motown’s ‘Maven of Etiquette’ and many others. They worked tirelessly on critical issues such as abolition, the right to vote, and equality in business. That is why I wrote Royal, Black and Elite, a new book featuring the profiles of 26 little-known nobles, black elites, and wealthy businesspeople from the 3rd Century to the 1900s. These were real people that paved the way for us today,” she continued.

Atlanta Black Student Makes History

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17-YEAR OLD BLACK STUDENT FROM ATLANTA NAMED CANDIDATE IN U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Jordan Rice, a graduating senior and homeschooler from Metro Atlanta, has been named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts candidates as part of the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were nominated from almost 7,000 participants in the annual National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) competition.

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts.

Travel to Africa With No Visa

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AFRICA UNITED PROJECT TO ENABLE YOU TO GO ANYWHERE ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT WITHOUT A VISA

Almost all people groups in America have another country or destination they can travel to and call home. However, we African Americans are not sure whether to call Africa home. When we try to call Africa home, we suddenly realize we are defective in that claim because we cannot call a place where we seek permission (visa) to enter, home. The time has come to change that condition, and the Africa United Project is leading the front. This not-for-profit organization is leveraging its contacts on the continent to make it possible for African Americans to travel anywhere on the continent of Africa without a visa.

African Americans have continued to apply for, and wait for approved visas to go to Africa; our ancestral home and we say once and for all that, the status quo is unfair and untenable. It is unfair to Africa as a continent and to Africans as a people and to the descendants of Africans (such as African Americans) as a consequence. Fees paid by African descents for visas to travel to Africa does not benefit the continent or the countries that collect them because they remain largely in the countries in which they were paid. Imagine the economic activity that could be generated on the African continent during the two weeks waiting to receive a visa.

Black Judge on Cover of Speakers Magazine

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH MAKES ITS CASE WITH HISTORY-MAKING DETROIT JUDGE

This year’s Black History Month is being celebrated with a Speakers Magazine cover that features a phenomenal woman, Judge Leonia Lloyd. In the publication, she shares some of her triumphs and challenges of being Black in Detroit in the ’60s and eventually becoming an entertainment lawyer with her twin sister for several Motown stars.

Judge Leonia remembers the civil rights movement. She remembers being asked at work to change her hairstyle when sporting her fro. She remembers being racially profiled and followed in a store when shopping with her mother. It was these real-life experiences that shaped their steadfastness in pursuing justice. Lessons that were rooted and endeared her to public service.

Black Mom, Plant-Based Products Named After 3 Daughters

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BLACK MOM CREATES ORGANIC, PLANT-BASED BATH & BODY PRODUCTS NAMED AFTER HER 3 DAUGHTERS

Formulating natural body butters and candles is Ayanna Jackson's absolute passion. For years, her friends and family were treated to her homemade creations before she decided to follow her dreams and turn her passion into a living. Now, she is the founder and CEO of Arbria Creations, which curates natural homemade & handcrafted bath, body, and home products.

Her company specializes in creating natural body products that are formulated to make your skin glow on the outside while keeping you healthy on the inside. Ayanna comments, "You work hard every day, so you deserve to treat yourself to some love in the form of pure, natural, affordable, and high-quality products."

She says that her ultimate goal is to empower and encourage her daughters and all women that they can do anything they set their mind to. "You can follow your dreams as an entrepreneur or career woman, all while using beautiful, clean, and natural products on your skin," she says.

Eagle Eye Resources Distributes Air Purifiers Aiming To Destroy Airborne Coronavirus & Influenza

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Black Owned Company Distributes Air Purifiers that Destroys Airborne Coronavirus & Influenza

New Orleans, LA -- Eagle Eye Resources, is a black-owned construction company that is working diligently to restore our economy and instill a sense of normalcy in the United States. With the deployment of an air purification technology called photocatalytic oxidation (PCO), the owner of the company is doing his part to reduce the transmission of the coronavirus.

PCO technology produces reactive oxygen species such as Superoxide and Hydroxyl radicals that bind to a host of microscopic pathogenic organisms existing on surfaces and in the air. These charged particles bind to the bacterial, fungal, or viral organism, and are scientifically proven to neutralize them.

With the pandemic stripping away our way of life, Eagle Eye Resources has put a viable solution on the table that allows everyone to participate in everyday activities again. With the installation of a PCO air purifier in your home or business, people can now safely attend the movie theatre again, visit their favorite restaurant, exercise at the gym and even have friends and family over for dinner. We can all stop scrutinizing people who cough, sneeze, or stands too close enough to us while we are in public.

The possibilities of the application are far-reaching as everyone serves to benefit. Hands down, this is the best air purifier for COVID as these machines can cover a space as small as 1,500 sq ft and reach up to 12,000 sq ft or 160,000 cubic feet. The units work well in a small work setting like a classroom or small office.

New Content From Black-Owned Streaming Service

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BLACK-OWNED STREAMING SERVICE PARTNERS WITH CALIFORNIA NEWSREEL TO STREAM ROBUST AFRICAN CONTENT

kweliTV, a Black-owned streaming service, has entered a distribution partnership with California Newsreel to stream the organization’s robust African content. Through the collaboration, California Newsreel will be releasing four titles on kweliTV throughout 2021, some esteemed titles include LE SILENCE DE LA FORÊT, WITCHES IN EXILE, KEÏTA, O HEROI, and many others.

“California Newsreel is continually impressed by developments at kweliTV and view it as a ‘go-to’ platform for films from Africa and the African Diaspora,” said Cornelius Moore, Co-Director at California Newsreel. “We are delighted to have our African films joining an excellent collection of programs accessible to a growing and appreciate audience of subscribers.”

Bodycam Footage Reveals Lies in Brutality Case

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POLICE BODY CAM FOOTAGE SHOWS OFFICERS LYING, CONSPIRING, AND TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE IN THE BRITTANY CHRISHAWN WILLIAMS CASE

Jacksonville, FL  Brittany Chrishawn (Williams), the award-winning police brutality filmmaker who was brutalized by police and left with broken teeth and permanent nerve damage, has finally received bodycam footage after a 7-month long wait (Watch the footage here). This footage exposes the lies of the officers, and parts of the body cam footage released by prosecutor Richard James Giglio have been edited to protect the police. There are random sections in some of the videos where the audio has been removed, and these sections happen to be at the exact moments that Brittany Chrishawn Williams had already described in her affidavit of facts. She wrote in her affidavit back in May 2020 that she heard JSO police officers plotting to conspire against her and joking about being able to get away with illegal acts. This is a major issue that must be brought to light because police officers should not be able to edit body camera footage to protect themselves and convict innocent people.

It is unlawful and inhumane for Brittany to be facing up to ten years in prison for fictitious felony charges that have been wrongfully conspired against her. And it is unethical and unjust for the justice system of the United States to allow tampering of police bodycam footage. Brittany’s case sheds light on the countless number of other police brutality victims who are suffering because of corrupt evidence.

8-Year Old, New Book on Love

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GREENWOOD FILM FESTIVAL TO LAUNCH DURING THE 100TH COMMEMORATION OF THE 1921 RACE MASSACRE IN TULSA OKLAHOMA

Tulsa, OK  -- Zayan Studios, founded by Dennis Delemar, will host its first Greenwood Film Festival (GFF), the weekend of June 12, 13 and 14, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and will premiere the short film, Black Wall Street: An American Nightmare, which was filmed on site in Tulsa and was written and directed by Delemar. The trailer can be seen here.

This three-day event will be a learning experience for people who love movies, young pioneering filmmakers, veteran film professionals, and will provide a platform to show-case their work and connect with film professionals. The festival will also equip creatives to own their content and help transform the recurring victim mindsets to positive images within the Black community. “Often times, the black experience is defined by our trauma and is weaponized against us. Therefore, GFF exists to combat that mentality with inspiration and power, one film at a time,” said Delemar.

Workshop For Black and Brown Product Owners

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THE BROWN BEAUTY CO-OP BRINGS TOGETHER RETAILERS CARRYING OVER 100 BLACK-OWNED BRANDS

Washington, DC  -- In the wake of corporations committing to invest in Black-owned brands, The Brown Beauty Co-op isn’t sitting still. The Washington, DC-based beauty cooperative, which is the premier destination for Black and brown beauty brands, will host an unprecedented retail workshop titled “The Brand & The Beautiful" (Click here to register now!). This workshop will cater to Black and brown product owners, manufacturers, and sellers who are interested in breaking into retail and want to get insider information on how to design their brand pitch to get on shelves.

“It’s 2021 and there’s no better time to invest in Black-owned brands, Black-owned retailers, and our communities,” said Amaya Smith, co-founder of The Brown Beauty Co-op. “We’re excited that this workshop allows us to create our own table rather than waiting to be given a seat in a room where so few of us sit.”

“There’s no other workshop like this,” said Kimberly Smith, co-founder of The Brown Beauty Co-op. “Entrepreneurs will get to hear from brand strategists on how to craft a brand story, protect their brands and scale their businesses. But what’s most exciting is they will hear from real buyers, which happen to be some of the top Black-owned retailers, to get feedback on what they’re looking for. You will not want to miss this!”