Aeva Beauty: Redefining Beauty for Deep Melanin Hues

Founded by Haitian professional cosmetologist Francisca Francois, Aeva Beauty was born from over a decade of hands-on experience in the beauty industry and a deep desire to fill a glaring gap. Afte...

Butter & Lye: Science, Care, and Transparency in Every Bar

Monique Kofsky, biochemist, mom, and founder of Butter & Lye, started her skincare brand with a clear mission: to create safe, effective products for people who were tired of misleading labels ...

ÈYÍ DÁRA: Science, Soul, and the Celebration of Textured Hair

Ganiyat Salami is a visionary entrepreneur and the creative force behind ÈYÍ DÁRA, a premium hair care brand redefining what it means to care for textured and natural hair. With a Master’s in Appli...

The Joy of Beauty: Nurturing Sensitive Skin and Strengthening the Community

Beauty is more than skin deep—it reflects how people care for themselves, their health, and their communities. Joy of Beauty was founded with this philosophy at its core, creating products thoughtf...

Meet Natasha Norris: The Visionary Behind Skincare by CMG

Natasha Norris is not just a skincare entrepreneur—she is a trailblazer, a veteran, and a champion for self-care and empowerment. After dedicating 26 years of her life to serving in the U.S. Navy, ...

Chatham Natural Skin Care: Born from Love, Made for Relief

When it comes to caring for sensitive skin, few things are as personal—or as powerful—as a mother’s determination to find relief for her child. That’s the story behind Chatham Natural Skin Care, fo...

Building Resilience in Little Black Boys Without Struggle

Resilience is often described as the ability to cope mentally and emotionally with adversity—bouncing back from challenges and, ideally, emerging even stronger. But somewhere along the way, we star...

The Power of Pause: Why We’re Joining the Economic Blackout This Holiday Season

From November 5 to December 2, a coordinated economic blackout is taking place—an intentional pause during the height of consumer spending. At first glance, it might seem radical to step away from ...

My Healthy Bedtime Routine: How I Transformed My Sleep and Started Waking Up Rested

For years, I treated sleep like a luxury—something I would get to only after everything else was done. I was the person staying up packing boxes until 4 a.m., believing that productivity required s...

Understanding the Federal Government Shutdown: What It Means for You

WIth the federal governement now in a partial shutdown, many Americans are wondering what this means for their daily lives and financial stability. Below is a quick breakdown of what's happening, w...

When a Safety Net Becomes a Hammock

As caregivers, nurturers, and helpers, our instinct is often to protect the people we love from pain. We see someone struggling—a child, a friend, a colleague—and our first reaction is to step in, ...

BLK + GRN Is Growing: Expanding Beyond Personal Care to a Holistic Lifestyle Marketplace

BLK + GRN Is Growing: Expanding Beyond Personal Care to a Holistic Lifestyle Marketplace From the beginning, BLK + GRN has always been more than a marketplace—it’s been a movement. What started as ...

Less Waste, More Intention: Everyday Habits for a Sustainable Home

Living a zero waste lifestyle doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it’s the small, intentional choices that make the biggest difference—for the environment, your home, and even your wallet. He...