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Marcus Bedford Author and Illustrator of Niggerable Offense

Marcus Bedford Niggerable Offense Author Invites Us to Self Reflect

The book is about how we, as Black people in America, how we disrespect our own culture, and it really makes us look bad in front of other people. … Continue readingMarcus Bedford Niggerable Offense Author Invites Us to Self Reflect

Subira James Kiuruwi owner of Jamani Clothing Co

Subira James Kiuruwi Fashion Designer, Owner of Jamani Clothing Co

I think when you’re on the mainstream like a Louis Vuitton, it’s only so much you can do to speak to the African heritage. … Continue readingSubira James Kiuruwi Fashion Designer, Owner of Jamani Clothing Co

Terrance Kendrick Owner of Lion Buttaz Products and Apparel

Terrance Kendrick, Owner of Lion Buttaz Products and Apparel

I am into the cultural aspect of everything. So I feel like these clothes are a representation of us, you know. … Continue readingTerrance Kendrick, Owner of Lion Buttaz Products and Apparel

Propfit Levi wearing hat sits in sun on mat in Leimert Park

Propfit Levi A Reminder Of Our Old Selves

But I am not just an artist, more like you and I bredren, I am a regular old brotha, surviving, and living and enjoying I being in this realm … Continue readingPropfit Levi A Reminder Of Our Old Selves

Brittany Alas and Raisa Simon Owners of The Daily Herb Co in Leimert Park Village Los Angeles CA

Brittany Alas and Raisa Simon Owners of The Daily Herb Co Offer The Greatest Gift To The Community; Healing.

We are appreciated for what we have here, what we sell. People come and support. Even if they don’t purchase, they come and support. They talk, they gain knowledge. … Continue readingBrittany Alas and Raisa Simon Owners of The Daily Herb Co Offer The Greatest Gift To The Community; Healing.

Myson Way Graphic Novelist Creator of Heroes of the New School

Myson Way Graphic Novelist, Creator of Heroes of the New School

I saw a need to promote certain images that weren’t promoted as much. Now I grew up in a time as a kid during the ’90s when the original Black age of comics had occurred. … Continue readingMyson Way Graphic Novelist, Creator of Heroes of the New School

Monica Holdman artist and owner of Mo Art

Monica Holdman Artist, Owner of Mo Art Knows the Healing Power of Art.

I was pouring myself into my artwork to get through the challenge I was going through to soothe myself, ya know … Continue readingMonica Holdman Artist, Owner of Mo Art Knows the Healing Power of Art.

Tina Renee owner of Whiffs On Wheels

Tina Renee, Owner, Whiffs on Wheels, 100% Natural Success

When I started doing my research, I understood the importance of using an eco-friendly vegan wax as well as an eco-friendly wick because both of them can be toxic. … Continue readingTina Renee, Owner, Whiffs on Wheels, 100% Natural Success

Darla Anderson owner of Rhomila's Treasure Chest Treasure Chest Taps into Creativity

Darla Anderson, Rhomila’s Treasure Chest Owner Taps into Creativity.

I feel as Black women a lot of times we have to have words that affirm ourselves, so on the bag, it has different words: Black queen magic, loyal, strong, fierce, blessed, loving, … Continue readingDarla Anderson, Rhomila’s Treasure Chest Owner Taps into Creativity.