September 8, 2023
NOIR Fashion Week Shines Spotlight on BIPOC Designers: A Global Celebration in Soho & Paris
NOIR Fashion Week (NFW) is set to celebrate and exalt the incredible talent of BIPOC designers from around the world during its upcoming edition, taking place from September 8th to 10th in the vibrant neighborhood of SOHO, New York City. This edition holds special significance as it will be the last one in the US before NFW embarks on its first-ever overseas experience. During the previous season, NFW witnessed unprecedented growth and exciting organizational changes,
September 5, 2023
Erica Mena’s Suspension From LHHATL For Calling Spice A ‘Blue Monkey’ May Not Be About Merit But Backlash
You’ve seen the footage… or maybe you haven’t, Erica Mena, known from Love & Hip Hop, made disparaging remarks towards Dancehall Queen Spice, referring to her as a “blue monkey.” This incident has sparked outrage and rightfully so. Erica, who’s made racial slurs in the past, was suspended for a season (she should have been fired) for a season for such use of the term, some say not because of merit, but because of backlash!
Are you ready to indulge in a delightful sensory experience that will transport you to distant lands? Look no further than Palate Gourmet’s new Coffee & Conversations event, happening August 26th from 10AM – 2PM at their store located at 225 East Promontory Street, Farmington, UT. This exciting event promises to tantalize your taste buds and engage your mind in the most delightful ways. Picture yourself stepping into Palate Gourmet’s cozy and inviting store. The
What do you do when a person shows you who they are, you believe them, accept what you see, but their core doesn’t line up with who we are? In life, we often encounter situations where a person reveals their true identity. Our initial reaction may involve accepting and believing what we see, but what if their core values clash with our own? How can we handle such situations where who they are goes against
Being invited into a room full of decision makers and given an opportunity to have a voice is a powerful experience, especially for someone who is often underrepresented. I recently had the privilege of attending a private dinner hosted by JP Morgan and Chase, where I got to participate in conversations centered around their black wealth initiative. This opportunity not only allowed me to voice the concerns of the black community but also gave me
June 13, 2023
How Rocket Scientist Aisha Bowe Secured $947 Million Government Contract Ahead Of Traveling To Space
According to Black Enterprise, Aisha Bowe, the first Black woman to travel with Jeff Bezos on a commercial flight to space with Blue Origin, is also a former rocket scientist and a successful entrepreneur. Having founded and successfully grown three multimillion-dollar businesses, Bowe has now achieved another significant milestone: She recently secured a billion-dollar government contract, solidifying her status as a mogul in the making. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) announced it had awarded a $947 million
Over the Memorial Day Weekend, black women from all over the country were gathered at the private social club, Edison House, for IMPACT Magazine’s IMPACT Black Women Experience. IMPACT Black Women Experience was a huge success amongst black women all over the country, and those who support them, who gathered at Edison House private social club in Salt Lake City over Memorial Day Weekend. This event was designed to empower and encourage black women to