DEI Goes OFF MUTE in its Los Angeles celebration

The 18th annual ADCOLOR convention, held at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, brought together over 600 passionate attendees determined to amplify their voices and protect Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Despite the unseasonably cold winds in Southern California,

The BPM Brunch: Art, Culture, and Connections in Washington DC

The BPM Brunch kicked off a weekend filled with creativity and inspiration, celebrating the expansive art forms and rich Black culture in Washington, D.C. Held at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel, The Makers Brunch at Torrence brought together an eclectic

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Black is always in fashion at the Middleburg Film Festival

This year’s Middleburg film festival is the one of the best kept secrets.  A colorful celebration of cinema, the best of Hollywood’s narrative films and documentaries were on full display at the bucolic Salamander Resort in Middleburg VA. The gorgeous

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Empowering businesses with Sharon Cumberbatch

Sharon Cumberbatch is a visionary who understands the significance of taking bold steps, even in uncertain times. As the CEO of McFarlane Marketing, a Black woman-owned, full-service boutique marketing agency specializing in web design,  branding, content creation, email marketing, and

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The Hen Quarter Prime: DC’s newest culinary delight

The Thompson Restaurants recently celebrated a momentous occasion with the grand opening of its 75th location: The Hen Quarter Prime. This star-studded ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on the picturesque wharf of Navy Yard, brought together an impressive array of guests, including

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Akris and the Kennedy Center celebrate creativity and confidence

In the heart of Washington, D.C., the Akris Boutique in City Center transformed into a vibrant hub of inspiration as it hosted Cocktails and Conversations, featuring Kimberly J. Cooper, the senior vice president of marketing at the Kennedy Center. The

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Blackleaf Vodka: DC’s premium French-inspired spirit and American hustle

In the realm of premium spirits, Blackleaf Vodka emerges as a distinctive brand, epitomizing the values of craftsmanship, sustainability, and cultural importance. Co-founded by Monté Burrow and Kevin Larkai, Blackleaf Vodka seamlessly integrates French artisanal quality with American entrepreneurial vigor.

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Yasmine Brown wants to empower women globally

Yasmine Brown is the founder of D.R.E.A.M.E.R.S. Worldwide, author of Love: Answers to a New Beginning, goals coach, community builder, mompreneur and founder of B.O.S.S. Please describe what you do. I am your goals sister! I love helping women achieve

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White House hosts Women’s History Month event

On the final days of Women’s History Month, the White House convened an impressive gathering to deliberate on the experiences of Black women in the workplace. The attendees comprised a diverse group, including White House advisors, policy experts, social justice

Gee’s Bend quilter Jessie T. laid to rest

Jessie T. Pettway, a cherished member of the famed Gee’s Bend group of quilters, died at 94. Born in 1929 in Primrose, Alabama, Jessie was a woman of many names. Known as J.T. at birth, most called her by her

The Family Reunion of the summer

The summer season is never complete without the enjoyment of family, good food and respite from work and relaxation, also known as a family reunion. Sheila Johnson, co-founder of BET and CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, checked all of