23 Oct 2015
With her ebony skin and flawless style, Lupita Nyong’o has graced the covers of major magazines, television and awards shows, and is probably still figuring out how all this happened in such a short span...
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06 Jul 2015
I love all things branding and believe that we are all “brands” whether we realize it or not. After spending 15 years building and transforming other people’s brands, I’ve realized it’s important to first dispel...
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26 Jun 2015
African fashion is no longer just a trend–it’s a global movement. And Anika Hobbs of Nubian Hueman Boutique is at the forefront of the movement to make DC a hub for African fashion. This savvy entrepreneur has...
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30 May 2015
I’ve always loved fashion, thanks in large part to my mother who used to own a seamstress shop in Uganda and continues to be a fly fashionista! Although my siblings and I grew up with...
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22 May 2015
In recent months, we’ve seen a flurry of activity around toys for Black children—specifically Black dolls. In fact, just a few days ago, the highly acclaimed director of Selma, Ava Duvernay, had a doll created...
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08 May 2015
There are very few women who can straddle several different types of industries at the same time and make it look effortless. Bisila Bokoko, a businesswoman, award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist and global brand ambassador, is one...
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28 Jan 2015
Now in its second year, our popular Bold & Fearless Notable Series Africans (aka BFNA30) is once again bringing you Africa’s best and brightest! We’re committed to showcasing positive stories of Africans on the continent...
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10 Jul 2014
I write about Africa. A lot. I need to. There are still too many misconceptions about this vast continent that (unbeknownst to many) fuels a good chunk of the world economy. Just check your electronics,...
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