Category: Black-Owned

Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably still scrambling for gifts. Don’t stress – you’ve come to the right place. And the best part? If you love my picks, you’ll be supporting incredible Black-owned brands while spreading some serious joy to the people on your list. If you rather watch me chat about these Black Owned brands, take a peek at this video below. BEFITTING STYLE It only feels right to kick off the list with Befitting Style. And no—I’m not talking about…

Sharing this list of black creators to follow is probably my favorite out of my black owned series! This list includes creators that I’ve loved and supported for many years as well as some that I found just a couple of years ago. While supporting black creators and building the black economy, please also support the organizations fighting inequality by checking out this national resource list that includes petitions and legal services for protesters. An easy and free way to contribute is by searching “Black Lives Matter Donate Playlist” on YouTube. Simply let…

As if we weren’t already impressed by Yara Shahidi‘s accomplishments, she has launched 7th Sun Productions with her mother Keri Shahidi. The icing on the cake is that they will be partnering with ABC Studios to create scripted and unscripted projects. Yara Shahidi has always been vocal about the injustice that black and brown people unfortunately face on a regular basis and in her recent Elle Magazine feature, she spoke on passing the baton. This is truly a huge way to pay it forward and contribute to the community. Starring in the hit…

Jackie Aina created a brand (finally) and it’s called Forvr Mood. I’m super proud of Jackie and all that she’s accomplished thus far. From her incredibly successful YouTube channel to her Artist Couture collab and Anastasia Beverly Hills collab and now her own brand! I feel like a proud sister! I’ve watched Jackie Aina on YouTube since my early college years when she slayed her face while still being in the military. Its so refreshing to see how far she’s come. We don’t know what Forvr Mood will entail as…

It warms my heart to see Lindsay Peoples and Sandrine Charles announce the Black in Fashion Council. I first encountered Lindsay’s work back in 2018, when she interviewed a wide range of Black voices in the fashion industry, capturing with raw honesty what it’s really like to navigate that space. The piece resonated deeply with me – I felt seen in many ways, and I shared it widely at the time. Seeing Lindsay now team up with Sandrine to launch the Black in Fashion Council is thrilling – it’s a…