Their investment into the $8.3 million deal with fellow members of the Nassau Investments group is believed to have earned them the notable distinction of being the youngest African American woman to ever co-own a major hotel chain property. In December 2021 she worked with Nassau Investments and Jack Thomas of Jetway Financial, to acquire two more hotel properties; a Staybridge Suites in Fishers, Indiana, and a Hampton Inn & Suites in Scottsburg, Indiana.
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Young Hotel Owner Jessica Myers, Says She's the Real Estate Dealmaker
Their investment into the $8.3 million deal with fellow members of the Nassau Investments group is believed to have earned them the notable distinction of being the youngest African American woman to ever co-own a major hotel chain property. In December 2021 she worked with Nassau Investments and Jack Thomas of Jetway Financial, to acquire two more hotel properties; a Staybridge Suites in Fishers, Indiana, and a Hampton Inn & Suites in Scottsburg, Indiana.
Dr. LaMonica Davis Taylor, Creates Affordable Mobile Dental Care Service For Kids in Mississippi
Children who live in the Mississippi Delta can now experience state-of-the-art mobile dentistry provided by Dr. LaMonica Davis Taylor, a pediatric dentist with a private practice called Smiles on Broadway Dental Care located in the city of Jackson. Dr. Taylor has been providing dental services to children in the Delta since 2015. Currently, students in Boyle, Shelby, Mound Bayou, Cleveland, and Shaw are being seen by Dr. Taylor.
She and her team at Smiles on Broadway Dental Care travel to schools where they provide preventive and emergency dental care to children. All of the schools are in a health care shortage area.
Prior to purchasing the mobile clinic, Dr. Taylor and her team would carry portable equipment to each school. The mobile clinic will allow them to treat more students in a safe environment. The students have enjoyed having Dr. Taylor and her team visit their school. Many of the parents have followed through with the recommendations and have taken their children to local dentist where more comprehensive treatment can be performed.
Saturday, February 5, 2022
7-Year Old Black Girl Inspired Her Mom to Create Black Doll Collection
Thanks to 7-year old Esi Orijin who inspired her mom to launch Orijin Bees' Baby Bee Doll Collection, the company had an amazing year in 2021. From being selected for Oprah's Favorite Things list, launching with Target, receiving the Mom's Choice Award, and being nominated as a finalist for the 2022 Toy of the Year Award, let's just say that it's clear that kids and their toy boxes have been waiting for Baby Bee Dolls!
Esi's mom, Melissa Orijin, comments, "Previously, without even a passing glance, one would notice that black dolls only had one type of curly hair texture and maybe just one skin tone. No matter how much I searched, I just couldn't find dolls that showed the vast diversity of Black and brown girls."
Melissa continues, "Through Orijin Bees, we want to provide dolls that are truly representative of Black and brown girls. Baby Bee Dolls are available in a variety of skin tones, hair colors, and curly hair textures (3c to 4c curl patterns). We ensure this because we know this collection teaches self-love and inclusion during play. We are striving to fill the gap by creating products representative of children that didn't feel included during play before Orijin Bees was born. Ultimately, our goal is to support the development of confident children that grow up to become the leaders of tomorrow."
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Insightful Author JJ Shegog Pens New Children's Book Inspired By Her 3-Year Old Son
J.J. Shegog, a former teacher of Chicago inner-city schools, has written and published a new picture book entitled Silly Little Squabbles inspired by her 3-year old son, Umani. The book helps children fight violence and enhance their social skills, and J.J. says that she and her young son, who is co-owner of their publishing company, are helping children to transition more smoothly into adulthood.
Even more, their new book helps children to resolve conflicts with their peers and siblings in a healthy manner that can be applied to all aspects of life.
In a world of anger, violence, and social conflict, J.J. believes that books can really help strengthen the fabric of society. "I believe books can be used as a tool to teach our kids how to handle their feelings and emotions in a positive way," she says.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Learn How Entreprenuer Guru Diva Cindy Tawiah, Makes History With Her Innovative Natural Hair Care Vending Machine Business
Checkout How Jody Watley Is Still Bringing it On Her Birthday And Selling Out Her 35-Year Commemorative Debut Album Concert
Publisher Anner J. Echols Leads The Unveil and Reveal Celebration of The Cover Magazine
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Breaking News! RickRhodes Fashion to Feature His Exclusive Collection at Black Beauty Expo 2022 in Atlanta Feb 6.
Monday, January 31, 2022
Discover Why Dr. Venus Opal Reese Launches Summit To Uplift Black Men
Dr. Venus Opal Reese, who is known as the founder of the 'Black Women Millionaires Live' event series and 'Hot Mess Millionaire' podcast and TV show, is leveling up the image of Black men in America. This pioneer in relating to Black men, not as criminals, but as a mother's child or some father's boy, is future casting a tomorrow filled with Black and brown faces, who are standing tall in their humanness.
In an era where the average Black male has several incidents with the police before the age of 21, and where a Harvard study found Black Americans 3 times as likely to be shot by the boys in blue, Dr. Reese is shouting from the rooftops. The disparities and inequities have gone on since slavery, and now Dr. Reese exposes this systemic racism plaguing our African American men.
In her recent rendering "Healing with Him," Dr. Reese explains the open wounds that men of color carry, and she calls on women to help make a societal shift. These wounds are much like the scars our ancestors bore from the whipping post, but these are emotional.
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Sunday, January 30, 2022
Negative Narrative of Black Fathers Changed in New Children's Book - Just Like Your Daddy
Tiffany Parker, an author and a mother of three from Birmingham, Alabama, has released an innovative children’s book, Just Like Your Daddy, to shift the narrative of Black fathers.
Just Like Your Daddy is an expressive story filled with daily affirmations that are meant to uplift children of all ages. The book was designed to empower parents and celebrate the relationship of a Black father and son. Oftentimes, especially in the Black community, hearing the phrase “You’re just like your daddy,” is derogatory. “I wanted to take something that is typically negative and make it positive,” says Parker. Just Like Your Daddy encourages parents to celebrate that great Black dads do exist.
Parker came up with the idea for the book while searching for bedtime stories for her son. Since she couldn’t find many stories with characters that resembled her son, she decided to create one.
Shaunese Alexander and her children Destiny, Trinity, Serenity, and Joshua Launch Delish Gourmet Popcorn Brand
Meet Shaunese Alexander and her four children — Destiny, Trinity, Serenity, and Joshua — the founders of Popcorn Munchies, one of the fastest-growing Black-owned gourmet popcorn brands in the country. Their Maryland-based company's most popular specialty is their caramelized pecan flavor.
How they started out
It all started when the kids, especially Joshua, realized that they loved eating popcorn while watching movies at home. Their mom eventually decided to purchase a popcorn machine so that they could make popcorn similar to how it's done in movie theaters. Shortly after, they were experimenting with recipes and landed on the best one, caramel. "It was so good," Shaunese says, "that we decided to share it with neighbors, friends, and family. They loved it so much that we began receiving more and more requests to make it."
When the pandemic began, the kids say they had no other choice but to stay home and be bored. But Shaunese did not let their valuable time go to waste. She encouraged them to perfect the craft, learn the entire process from start to finish, and start their very own gourmet popcorn business. Not long after, Popcorn Munchies was born!