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Melanie Hernquist is an entrepreneur and graphic designer who prides herself on creating joyful and inspiring items for women. Over the course of her career, she has worked in fashion publishing, beauty packaging, event design, and direct sales. Graphic design, however, is her passion. She has spent the past two years curating fashion, accessories, and…

Jesseca Dupart is the walking definition of a boss. Besides leading a multimillion-dollar beauty empire, Dupart is balancing being in a loving relationship with rap star Da Brat and giving back to her hometown, New Orleans. Dupart was a hairdresser for 20 years before she took a chance on creating hair products. Armed with a personality…

Tereion Tatiana Henry is a serial entrepreneur. She graduated from Claflin University with a degree in public relations before becoming a government contractor in Afghanistan. In addition, she owns a hair business Labeled Blu Collections, Labeled Blu Realty, a trucking company, Labeled Blu Transportation and Southern Hospitality Adult Daycare Facility. We spoke with Henry about starting and…

While traditional bouquets of roses are nice, if you want one with that wow factor, Bia Blooms has you covered. Bia Blooms is a one-of-a-kind Los Angeles-based floral boutique started by creative entrepreneur Tabia Yapp. In under a year, Yapp has become the go-to florist for beautiful, bright and bold flowers that will bring joy…

Cheers to Black women paving the way in the wine industry. That’s exactly what twin sisters Nichelle and Nicole Nichols set out to do when they left their corporate careers in entertainment and lifestyle to create The Guilty Grape. The Guilty Grape is a new Black-owned and women-owned wine company. Made and packaged in Napa…

If one-of-a-kind keepsake jewelry is what you desire, look no further than Beads Byaree. The owner, Areeayl Goodwin, handcrafts whimsical brass jewelry that is a surefire conversation starter. The Philadelphia native graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in acting. Today, she creates jewelry inspired by the world around her. Goodwin’s designs have amassed a…

Black women love to experiment with the latest hairstyles, eye-popping nails, and cutting-edge fashions. If you have the goods to deliver the best, you can build a loyal clientele. For expert manicurist Kia Stewart, who is popularly known as Lux K, nail design is where her hustle and artistry merge. At her Brooklyn, New York-based…

Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z have dropped a new collaboration in honor of “every Black queen, king and entrepreneur.” The “Happy” hitmaker’s group The Neptunes produced the track titled “Entrepreneur,” which comes with a powerful music video. Pharrell tweeted: “ENTREPRENEUR out now. Thank you to Jay (@S_C_), and to every Black queen, king and entrepreneur who…

Dayna Bolden is a lifestyle digital content creator, entrepreneur and all-around beauty boss. Bolden has consistently dominated the online arena, serving as the creative director of DaynaBolden.com and CEO of Bolden Creative Media. As a digital marketing maven, she’s successfully curated campaigns for esteemed brands, such as Nike, VH1, Disney and H&M, among others. Embracing…

The Humbl Hustlr Foundation awarded three Black male high school students with nearly $2K in scholarship dollars during the 2020 Hustl Print Summer Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition and Vince City community cleanup, which was held at the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The event was sponsored by community-based corporations including Dunkin’ Donuts, State Farm, Atlantic…

Lebrina Johnson is the owner of Houston-based Pure Vichy Spa. After enduring hardships in college while being a parent, Johnson began to work at her mother’s hair salon, making her the fifth generation of women in her family to work as a hairstylist. While that wasn’t her dream job initially, the experience opened her eyes…

As we celebrate National Lipstick Day on Tuesday, July 29, we encourage all you beauty aficionados to take time to sample a variety of shades, from bold reds to pale nudes and even bright neons. While you’re on the hunt for that perfect lipstick to accentuate your look, don’t overlook the many Black beauty businesses…

When 25-year-old Philadelphia native David Cabello realized that there was no Black-owned food delivery app on the market, he and his twin brother Aron put their minds to work to create Black and Mobile. Black and Mobile, which was founded in 2017 and launched in 2019, specializes in food from Black-owned restaurants. Cabello launched the…

Like many women who suffer from postpartum shedding, Candera Thompson was left feeling hopeless trying to find a remedy to stop her hair from excessively breaking. After joining many Facebook groups, she resorted to natural DIY remedies to try to solve her woes. In 2014, Thompson, who was born and raised in the Bahamas, founded…

Twelve AM Co. is a shoe paradise for women who love beautiful footwear. The online shoe store was started in 2015 by Areial Lomack. Lomack is an Oakland, California, native and a graduate of San Francisco State University. She created her brand for women who desire to set themselves apart with fabulous shoes but don’t…

If you are looking for Black and brown dolls to buy your child that will help their confidence, look no further than Fresh Dolls. The toy doll brand was started by former college professor Dr. Lisa in 2017 to fill the gap for the lack of Black representation in the doll industry. Fresh Dolls offer…

Kamica Hampton has always had an affection for fabulous shoes. Growing up in San Antonio, Texas, her love for bold fashion was sparked at an early age. As an adult, she turned her passion into a paycheck when she launched her eponymous luxury shoe company in 2014. Kamica Hampton’s designs combine Italian craftsmanship and Texas…

Dawn Dickson is a serial entrepreneur and investor who is conquering the tech space. The Columbus, Ohio, native is the founder of PopCom, an automated retail company that works to make vending machines intelligent through data and analytics. She also runs Flat Out of Heels, a brand of rollable ballerina-style slippers, that are sold out…

Today as we celebrate Juneteenth, when the remaining African slaves in the United States finally learned on June 19, 1865, they were free, we want to encourage you to support Black-owned businesses. Whether you’re looking for a new spot to try in your city or you’re out of town and need a recommendation, we hope…

Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of African slaves in America. As we approach this day of celebration, rolling out is urging our community to continue to support Black businesses. While countless Black-owned businesses are serving and uplifting our community, we have compiled a short list of 11 here for you…