Philadelphia native and owner of Hijabified Clothing Nadirrah Winters knows what it means to get your hands dirty while building a business. Winters, a sanitation truck driver, spends her days driving the streets of Philadelphia picking up waste and hauling
At the age of 19, South Philadelphia native Jamisa Mclvor was living a simple life working as a cashier. Today, Mclvor is the owner of Rosebud’s Investments, which manages 23 properties. She recently sat down with us to share her
Covid-19 has had a tremendous impact on the way we live, what we do, and who we can see. As restrictions limit our activities, growing frustrations and boredom have set in for many. Staying connected to others and finding safe
Vincent Robinson, better known as Louie V Gutta, is no stranger to the sight of brutality. The North Philadelphia artist, writer and producer has been personally affected by racism and discrimination beginning at an early age. With writing and feature
Nikki Natural is the newest cast member on the reality series “Love & Hip Hop Miami,” and she is certainly heating things up. So, who exactly is Nikki Natural? The Miami native, whose real name is Neisha Cooper, is more
Long Island native Dr. Nicole Bell, also known as “The Lip Doctor,” has risen to success as a result of fusing dentistry and advanced esthetics. After graduating from Baldwin Senior High School, Bell attended Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York,
Sammed Okyne, a Liberian native who immigrated to the United States in 1997, knew at a very young age that his purpose was to leave an impact. During his time as a student at Penn State Brandywine, Okyne launched a
Golfer Maurice Allen is breaking records and making history as a major contender in professional long-drive competitions. Allen is one of the world’s top long drivers, as they are called, who compete against each other to see who can hit
Jasmine Sanders is a media maven known for her powerful voice, warm spirit and infectious personality. With years of experience under her belt, she has become a multi-media powerhouse, youth mentor and burgeoning author. She currently dominates the airwaves alongside
Whether you are a hairstylist starting your career or a seasoned expert in the industry, an understanding of the business landscape is critical to your success. The beauty business isn’t a nine-to-five kind of industry, and Adia Bell knows this very
Launched in January 2019, CLEO TV is a lifestyle and entertainment network targeting millennial and Gen X black women. Named for the Egyptian queen, CLEO TV will offer content that defies culturally demeaning stereotypes of women of color. The network promises a
Ameenah Muhammad-Diggins is an American author, speaker and business consultant who was voted to the Nur 25 list of Muslims who are breaking barriers by the Huffington Post. Although her professional experiences are heavily concentrated in the areas of branding,
You may know Summer Boissiere, better known as Summerella, from Vine where she amassed a cult-like following of 1.5 million before Vine was shut down. Since 2013, Summerella has transitioned into a social media celebrity and has successfully used her platforms
Georgia Dawkins is a creator and digital strategist who has produced nationally televised programming that has reached 65 million viewers. Successfully producing for “Sister Circle Live,” a daily talk show on TV One, Dawkins developed the show’s digital strategy and produced
Celebrated event host, millennial, media professional and viral social media star Justin Stewart has been working in the television industry in his hometown of Washington, D.C., for eight years. The upbeat personality whose “Wendy Williams Vogue” video gained more than
Fashion hair colorist Hullema Reddick is changing the way we think about Muslim women and hair. The hair color specialist and Philadelphia native has created a unique style over the past 15+ years, and keeps pushing the envelope. Reddick’s salon,
Passionate about helping people obtain the medications they need and educating them on how to use their medications appropriately, Dr. Kristin Ball Motley founded Health Care Solutions of Delaware Valley LLC in 2010. Since opening, HCS has helped people save
When Blair Sandlain partnered with former NFL QB Mike Vick to develop the V7 Clothing line she insisted on one thing: that the brand develops organically. Sandlain, a successful entrepreneur who has a history of developing and growing apparel businesses,
On Feb. 1, 2018, the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) reported that the preliminary December job estimates show an increase of 4,200 jobs for a total of 2,713,400 jobs in the Washington Metropolitan Division. Former director of
Shivolli DaSilva, 27, mother of three and ex-fiancée of NBA player Derrick Favors, is creating a legacy for her family. The single mom-preneur opened her first luxury blanket and accessories retail store in Atlanta. S&S Lux, located in Phipps Plaza,
