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When Beatrice Dixon had a dream in 2012 that birthed her natural feminine hygiene brand, The Honey Pot Company, she never would’ve imagined the success her business would have. Dixon was the face of Target’s “Founders We Believe In” commercial that began airing during Black History Month. In the commercial, she expresses her excitement about…

As you plan your holiday and New Year’s Eve parties or just want to mingle with family members, here are five wines rolling out recommends for ringing in 2020 or adding to your wine cellar. Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon will delight the palate. It’s a good wine…

For many Black female entrepreneurs, the Essence New Voices Entrepreneur Summit and Target Holiday Market provided the perfect opportunity to gain insight, network and set up shop. The three-day experience held Dec. 13-15, 2019, at West End Production Park in Atlanta, served as a cultural and economic hub to support entrepreneurs of color in the…

Summer has come to an end, moving fall fashion to the forefront of our minds. From sweaters to boots to outwear, getting dressed during this season is always more fun. Here are some great pieces that you need to add to your fall wardrobe. Boyfriend Blazer – This Target Boyfriend Blazer will make a timeless…

A pregnant Black woman believes that she was violated by police over an ordeal that began over a coupon. Jazzmin Downs, 25, attempted to use a $1.50 coupon for shampoo at Target in Aurora, Colorado, according to News 9. However, the sales clerk told her that she could not use the coupon and Downs asked…

Kanye West took the anti-fashion approach at the 2019 Met Gala. The “Stronger” rapper shunned high fashion for his look at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s 2019 Costume Institute Gala on Monday, May 6. West broke protocol and teamed his black trousers and boots with a $42 Dickie’s black zip-up coat, which is currently available at…

Agatha Achindu is a mom and entrepreneur taking the grocery industry by storm with her approach to healthy, prepackaged baby food. Born and raised on a farm in Cameroon, West Africa, she grew up eating only organically grown foods. These values followed her as she immigrated to the United States and started her family. Instead of…

Only Time Will Tell Somewhere over the rainbow in a pot of gold Marc Jacobs’ Riley’s hybrid smartwatch is waiting for its next fashion-forward owner. What makes this timepiece so fascinating is it automatically tracks and monitors sleep and activity, lets you filter which notifications you receive and allows you to control your smartphone’s music with the…

Melissa Butler, the founder of The Lip Bar, understands her blissful uniqueness and unending creativity that has brought her to this moment we call Black girl magic. Butler’s fingers have been on the pulse of future beauty trends for some time now. In 2010, the 24-year-old Butler was working on Wall Street and decided to…

Jacqueline Lloyd Cunningham is vice president of Marketing and Communications at YWCA Minneapolis. In this role, Cunningham defines the organization-wide marketing, communications and public relations strategy to support the generation of $23M in annual revenue for the organization’s five divisions: health and wellness, early childhood education, girls and youth, racial justice and public policy, which…

As 2018 approaches, we often find ourselves searching for areas in our lives to refresh for the new year. With tons of holiday sales, it’s only right to add a wardrobe refresher to the mix. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite online fashion stores to help you slay into the new year.…

Every year, consumers flood the aisles of stores during Black Friday, but the true deals lie in the infinite space of the internet. Stores from boutiques to global chains compete to give customers the best deals. With tons of stores claiming to have the best deals, we took the liberty to aid you in your…

Sharon Smith-Akinsanya is a woman of power who is on the move. As a businesswoman, Smith-Akinsanya has become the voice of empowerment and the advocate of employment for people of color in Minneapolis. Minneapolis is home to over a dozen Fortune 500 companies. They all share one common gap — the need for multicultural employees.…

Target announced that a dozen stores that are underperforming in sales are slated to close on Feb. 3, 2018. On the flip side, Target is opening 32 new stores in 2017, with plans to open 35 new stores in 2018. The bull’s-eye retailer’s newest small-format store in Midtown Manhattan’s Herald Square in New York recently…

The name of Rosa Parks is one that is known internationally and now the Target Corporation is making money off of it.. Parks famously was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a White man in segregated Montgomery, Alabama. This act of civil disobedience resulted in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the rise…

Retail giant Walmart has reportedly yanked Rick Ross’ latest album, Black Market, from its shelves and website thanks to a controversial lyric that is believed to call for the assassination of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. A vlogger by the name of Mark Dice says he petitioned Walmart in addition to Amazon, iTunes, and Target…

It’s safe to say Target has hit a nerve, with the launch of their “Obsessive Christmas Disorder” holiday sweater. In the name of Christmas cheer, the mega-retailer printed a red sweater bearing the words “OCD: Obsessive Christmas Disorder” written across the chest and it has many on social media accusing the merchant of making light…

Pay attention to the Marvel superhero Target commercial and you’ll notice the big four Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk) taking down Ultron armed with the trademark ruby red shopping cart, all to endorse the latest Avengers movie, Age of Ultron. As you’re watching this commercial, what do you notice is missing? Well, you…

Carol’s Daughter is made for those of all backgrounds who value maintaining beautiful and healthy hair and skin with products containing rare natural ingredients. Women and men who have fallen in love with the beauty and hair care line have been able to find it at several retail locations, beauty shops, and drugstores, and now…

Georgia’s tax-free weekend is quickly approaching. From July 31 through Aug. 1, clothing, footwear, school supplies and computer supplies and software will be sold for no more than the amount on the price tag. But there are still some guidelines that customers must abide by to escape a tax fee. Clothing and footwear must be…