This Black-Owned Luxury Boutique Hotel is Still Going Strong 18 Years Later
Meryanne Loum-Martin, a Black woman, has proven that she doesn’t need to be in her territory to excel. She owns Jnane Tamsna, a boutique hotel in Marrakech, Morocco, that is hailed as one of the most fabulous and elegant luxury hotels in the area. Since…
Black People Invented Memorial Day, But That Part Got Erased From History (Well, Almost!)
Memorial Day, formally known as Decoration Day, was originally started by a group of African Americans. Yes, The History Channel and many other credible historians have confirmed that the popular holiday was, in fact, initially an event held by newly liberated Blacks in Charleston, South…
What Graduates Need To Know About Their Finances
The average recent graduate has $39,400 in student loan debt with a monthly payment of $351 The percentage of borrowers owing more than $50,000 in student loans has tripled in the last decade Managing money right out school can seem like a maze of financial…
East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention
Comic books have been around in the US since 1933. Superhero comic books as we currently know them came into popularity in this country in 1938 with the introduction of Action Comics and the creation of the Superman character. The so called golden age of…
Music, Dance and Technology Collide at Cypher City
This year marks the 8th Annual Philadelphia Tech Week. Presented by none other than Comcast, Philly Tech Week is a week-long celebration of technology and innovation occurring in the Greater Philadelphia region. Philly Tech Week opened with the first inaugural Live Stream “Top Five” Lyricists…
2018 Roots Picnic is Announced!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the epic Roots Picnic. Held at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, this is a festival that should not be missed. Each year, The Roots handpick an amazing line up to illuminate the Delaware River Waterfront, and 2018 is…
This Black-Owned Vegan Company Produces Plant-Based Protein Powders and Shakes Now Available at Walmart and Wholefoods
Many would agree that a plant-based diet helps in keeping us away from diseases. To make more people, especially those that are underserved, aware of its benefits, Claude Tellis and Kareem Cook, two African American entrepreneurs, founded VeganSmart, a company that produces and sells plant-based…
Meet the Woman Behind the Non-Profit Academy That Has Helped Countless Black Children Get Paid Appearances on Nickelodeon, ESPN, and Netflix
San Diego, CA — Owning a business during this time is a challenge. But owning a non-profit organization, is a true test of faith and determination. Each day non-profit business owners are hoping and wishing that they are chosen to receive the next grant or…
Philly Boxing Great, Honored with Boulevard Dedication
Philadelphia and the boxing world honored a champion with the dedication of a boulevard. Heavyweight boxing legend, Smokin’ Joe Frazier was honored on April 11th with the dedication of Smokin’ Joe Frazier Boulevard. On site to honor the legend was Former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes,…
The Queen’s Storehouse
Tyrone and Latasha Waters wanted to become entrepreneurs so they started out selling things on Ebay. They enjoyed the experience so much that after about a year they decided to open their own Online retail business, they call Queens Storehouse. Their inventory specializes in African…
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