Women’s Hat History Was Made On December 13, 2022, history was made when the first-of-its-kind women’s fitted caps dropped online. Atlanta-based Made for the W – a media and lifestyle platform that elevates women’s sports and sneaker culture – spent over a year working with Lids to bring this project to life. The fitted caps […]
3-day residency with Step Afrika! Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Milwaukee is hosting a three-day residency with Step Afrika!, an award-winning African American dance company dedicated to the art of stepping, in partnership with MPAC Cultural Ambassador Donald Driver from January 18-20, 2023. According to a press release, Step Afrika! was founded in 1994 […]
Howard University to Entrepreneur Howard University alumnus Richard Turrentine bought his first camera around 2010. He then started shooting videos on campus which eventually led him to films. His passion to show positive images of Black faces pushed him to move to California after graduation to expand his career. Turrentine was well-known on campus and […]
View fullsize Rashima SonSon. (Picture provided by SonSon) Fashion designer Rashima Sonson created the bowtie brand SONSON for men and young boys after looking and failing to find matching bowties for her brother and his son. The designs are inspired by cultural celebrations, art, and personas that focus on three core values: family, fashion, and […]
How many Black male teachers have you had? I’m sure the number is nonexistent or low. Blake Nathan, a former teacher, saw the disparities and decided to create Educate Me Foundation: a social enterprise determined to increase the number of men and women of color in the field of education. “Teaching is a great profession,” […]
