9 Black-Owned Brands You Can Support Right Now

November 27, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

As a Black female founder — the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs today — I recognize my station in this realm to be a unique one. Since 2007, the number of businesses owned by African-American women has grown by 164%. Out of all women-owned businesses in the United States, nearly half, or 44%, are controlled by […]

Why Morgan Harper Nichols Is the Voice We Need Right Now

November 7, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

In a time of social transformation, the power of voice cannot be overstated. The tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of police has gripped our nation with grief, the likes of which have galvanized communities with valor, and empowered voices to demand change. If the countless protests punctuating major cities like New York […]

Meeting Your S.O.’s Parents? These Are The 5 Style Rules To Remember

November 1, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means for many of us, family reunions and friendly gatherings aplenty are the new normal from now until New Year’s. And for those of us also in a new relationship, we may find ourselves fraught with one occasion that is certainly much more daunting than convivial. That is, […]

4 Fresh Ways To Wear A Turtleneck

October 14, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

If florals (yes, groundbreaking) are the picture of enduring spring style, then consider the turtleneck fall’s definitive holy grail. Ask any fashionista and she (or he) will tell you: nine times out of ten, an A+ autumn look has the foolproof turtleneck to thank for all the praise—no questions asked. The appeal is easy (and […]

5 Independent Designers Making Fabric Face Masks for Under $25

September 28, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

The optics of the face mask are changing. Non-medical grade masks, once largely deemed a consideration for self-wear, are now a mainstay, with governments across the U.S. increasingly mandating their use in response to COVID-19. And rightfully so. The use of a face mask has emerged as the unspoken message of respect for the individual, […]

Retail in the Era of COVID-19: How Millennial Entrepreneurs Are Helping Communities Recover

September 27, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Communities are struggling. Millennials are responding. It’s the action most needed right now, and consumers are taking notice. Written by Sarah Morrison COVID-19 has swiftly dealt the world a major economic blow, the likes of which has not been seen in our lifetime. Since late March, when stay-at-home measures were first enacted to help slow […]