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Black Skincare Line Owner Partners With Marriott Hotels

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The complimentary products at hotels do not necessarily have Black hair and skin in mind. Lotions, shampoos, soaps and conditioners offered by some of the world’s most notable hotel chains don’t consider Black people. However, with the rise of diversity and inclusion, hospitality chains and their spas finally are taking action. Black skincare line owner… Continue reading Black Skincare Line Owner Partners With Marriott Hotels

Africon 2023 Invites the Diaspora to Los Angeles this May

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The visionary co-founders behind Amplify Africa are preparing for the third installment of Africon. It is a multi-day live conference experience. Each year the event brings together leaders in culture, entertainment, innovation and more from the global Black diaspora. Born during the pandemic in 2021 as a virtual event, Africon transitioned to an in-person conference… Continue reading Africon 2023 Invites the Diaspora to Los Angeles this May

Meet Tiquette Bramlett, The First Black Woman To Run A Winery In A Major U.S. Region

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In a white male dominated industry, Tiquette Bramlett is on a mission to change the status quo.  Bramlett is known as the first Black woman hired to run a winery in a major U.S. region, and she is proudly a Bay Area girl thriving in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.  Her love for wine began as a… Continue reading Meet Tiquette Bramlett, The First Black Woman To Run A Winery In A Major U.S. Region

Meet Fela Kuti: A Nigerian Icon who Revolutionized Music And Political Activism in Africa

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In the 20th century, Africa produced several significant political figures. Influential leaders, like Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, and Nelson Mandela of South Africa, were among them. However, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a revolutionary musician from Nigeria who promoted Pan-Africanism and spoke out in favor of Africans’ rights, was instrumental in shaping the… Continue reading Meet Fela Kuti: A Nigerian Icon who Revolutionized Music And Political Activism in Africa

Check Out the Places Where Black People Spiced Up Dance

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On the list of great antidotes for stress, dance has got to be in the top three. Black people are incredibly creative when inventing new moves or putting their spin on existing ones. In the 1943 film “Stormy Weather,” the Nicholas Brothers dazzled with a Jumpin’ Jive that might be the best dance routine ever… Continue reading Check Out the Places Where Black People Spiced Up Dance

The Black Joy Parade Returns to Oakland

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Black Infant Health is presenting its 6th annual Black Joy Parade in downtown Oakland on Feb. 26. It is the largest family-friendly gathering in California that’s free and celebrates the Black experience. The event positively celebrates the Black community’s contribution to culture. It is loaded with all sorts of live entertainment, art and food vendors.… Continue reading The Black Joy Parade Returns to Oakland

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Mandi Masden Makes Fine Art Accessible Through Puzzles

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Fine art through puzzles? That’s Mandi Masden’s whole bag. Brooklynite Mandi Masden is the epitome of a multi-faceted creative. She is a talented actress working in television, film, and stage work. Masden is also an entrepreneur, starting Apostrophe Puzzles in 2019, whose love for puzzles dates back to her childhood.  Masden recognized that there wasn’t… Continue reading Mandi Masden Makes Fine Art Accessible Through Puzzles

Savvy Chicks in Real Estate’s CEO On Doing Business Abroad

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Meet Makeda Smith, the Founder and CEO of Savvy Chicks in Real Estate®, a global network that helps women in real estate build and expand their businesses, online and offline. Born and raised in Chicago, as a child, she never dreamed of venturing outside of the United States. Now, however, with over 20 years as… Continue reading Savvy Chicks in Real Estate’s CEO On Doing Business Abroad

Meet The CEO Who Took Her Tax Business To The Next Level Through Travel

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A major challenge for many professionals aspiring to live a location-independent lifestyle is transitioning from a stateside profession to working remotely. Whether you want to leverage your current skills to start a new business or pivot into one that provides more freedom and flexibility, the how is what so many want to know. For Dricka… Continue reading Meet The CEO Who Took Her Tax Business To The Next Level Through Travel

Surprise Bae On Their Next Work Trip With These Black-Owned Brands

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Keeping the love alive for traveling professionals often requires acts of intention. Relationships already have the potential for challenges between couples in the same city; for couples where one or both partners is regularly on the go, long-distance romance requires creative thinking. If your partner is traveling for a work trip and you want to… Continue reading Surprise Bae On Their Next Work Trip With These Black-Owned Brands

Check Out These Black History Month Activities And Events In NYC

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Looking for the best Black History Month events in New York City? Travel Noire’s got you covered! You could be anywhere in the country for Black History Month, but New York brings a little something extra. Ask any local or tourist, and they’ll tell you there’s always something exciting going on. Dull moments? New Yorkers… Continue reading Check Out These Black History Month Activities And Events In NYC

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! The Jamaican Legend Would Have Turned 78 Today

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Jamaica has produced many prominent figures, from Usain Bolt to Grace Jones, Marcus Garvey to Shaggy. But, most would agree that Bob Marley, who would have turned 78 today, is in a class by himself. His music fuses island flavor with social and political commentary. I Shot The Sheriff, Redemption Song and Exodus are three… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Bob Marley! The Jamaican Legend Would Have Turned 78 Today

Join Martin Luther King Jr.’s Family For A 4-day Tour of Washington D.C. During Black History Month

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This time each year, the nation honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. as it has since the first nationwide observance in 1986. This February, travelers can retrace his footsteps during a 3-day tour through Washington D.C. hosted by his family. Washington, D.C., affectionately known as Chocolate City, holds within its fabric… Continue reading Join Martin Luther King Jr.’s Family For A 4-day Tour of Washington D.C. During Black History Month

Henrietta Lacks’ Hometown Honors Legacy With New Statue

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Roanoke, Virginia will soon honor the legacy of Henrietta Lacks with a bronze statue. Lacks, whose “immortal” cells have resulted in countless medical breakthroughs, is a native of the southwestern Virginia city. The artist, Bryce Cobbs, unveiled a life-sized preliminary drawing of Lacks in a ceremony announcing the statue on Monday. “The fact that I’m… Continue reading Henrietta Lacks’ Hometown Honors Legacy With New Statue

 
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