There are reports circulating that indicate how COVID-19 is specifically targeting African American communities, and there are many contributing factors for this. Of course, with any sort of illness or disease, minority and/or underprivileged populations are always more high-risk due to factors such as the inability to afford or receive adequate healthcare, consuming an unhealthy diet, […]
Two D.C. based women have just launched their virtual plant subscription service in correlation with Earth Day (April 22). Founded by Mignon Hemsley and Danuelle Doswell, Grounded will ship houseplants to plant lovers around the country. Plants are incredibly therapeutic, and a primary goal of the service is to cultivate wellness, especially within black communities. […]
NEW YORK (AP) — If anyone asks chef Marcus Samuelsson what African food taste like, he has a ready answer: Have you ever had barbeque? Rice? Collard greens? Okra? Coffee? “All of that food comes from Africa, has its roots in Africa,” says the Ethiopian Swedish writer and restaurateur. “Everyone has had African American dishes, […]
In 2020, psychologist Dr. Ebony began her innovative My Therapy Cards business, which was initially created with Black women in mind. After receiving continuous requests for a deck that centered on Black men as well, Dr. Ebony has officially launched the Men’s Edition of the cards this summer. Along with the latest edition, there is […]
In the heart of Harlem, you’ll find Harlem Grown: an organization created by Tony Hillery nearly a decade ago, which provides the resources and tools for young people to learn the invaluable skill of gardening.
There’s a new tour experience created with Black women in mind, and it’s all about forming meaningful connections while viewing art murals throughout the city of Atlanta. Black Girl Magic Tours were founded by Dr. Tarika Sullivan, and it initially began as artistic adventures around the city with her friends. “I loved to travel, and […]
Founded by Quentin Vennie, The Equitea Company was created with the belief that being healthy is not a privilege, but a human right. Every tea blend is constructed of the highest quality organic ingredients, intended to boost well being while tasting excellent as well. In conversation with Ebony Magazine, Vennie opened up about his previous […]
In the new series from PBS titled America Outdoors, New York Times best-selling author and comedian Baratunde Thurston brings viewers on an inspiring and reflective journey through America’s extraordinary natural landscape, meeting fascinating people along the way. “At last, a breath of fresh air. In a place like this, you can let go of whatever […]
Julian Frederick, a 13-year-old chef and creator of The Step Stool Chef, has partnered with SideChef to provide on-demand virtual cooking classes for other kids in his demographic. SideChef is a cooking platform that has over 18,000 interactive smart recipes, providing hands-free voice commands, instructive photos and videos, and built-in timers. The company partners with […]
The elegant honey brand Truth Honey was founded in Fairburn, Georgia in 2017…