CELEBRATING WOMEN OF COLOR
by Patrice Rivers A South Carolina native, Courtney Scipio has opened up to share the story about her journey as a business owner and designer inspired by her mother, who transitioned in February 2012 after being shot due to domestic violence. Courtney is using her voice and her story to advocate and motivate others that are ...
By Taylor Johnson Creating a vision board is a fun and creative way to set new goals and ideas for yourself. The concept of a vision board is based on the law of attraction. It is basically a way to let in good energy, drawing in things you want and desire into your life. This is ...
By Ariel Swopes Many women and girls can agree to the fact that society has never taught us how to treat our periods with anything other than silence. We tend to hide the existence of our periods in shame. I can remember waiting until the restroom was clear before using it because the thought of others ...
By Uma Ramesh I was talking to some friends recently about the holidays, and I was shocked to learn that most of them were excited about shopping for gifts. Gift-giving has terrified me for as long as I can remember. The sheer number of choices feels overwhelming, and I’m constantly worried that I don’t know ...
By Jo Jo Harder Christmas is just around the corner. It seems to sneak up faster and faster every year. If the holiday has caught you off guard this year and you're looking for a last-minute gift for your four-legged friend or dog lover on your list, these paw-some gifts are sure to impress. Nothing like ...
By Kiara Timo The city may change but Brooklyn will always be the home of the hustle. On Saturday December 8th, Black Pearl Collective hosted Pearl Market, a unique holiday shopping experience at BKLYN Commons featuring over 20 women-owned brands. Guests could purchase anything from cruelty-free nail polish by LAWBeauty Essentials, high-end sustainable watches from Eco ...