Hayley-Ann Mark

19-Year-Old Chris Knight Opens Second Location Of Cookie Chris In Richmond, VA

Who knew that a penchant for baking with his grandmother would lead to Chris Knight owning not one, but two, brick and mortar cookie shops at just age 19? During the COVID-19 lockdown, when most social activities were restricted, Chris’ parents encouraged him to spend his time doing something productive.

Hayley-Ann Mark

04 Nov 24 1 min read

Black History

From Whence They Came: A Glimpse Into The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor

You may remember Gullah Gullah Island, the tv show from the 90s that brought Binyah Binyah and the bright sunny weather into our homes. What you may not know is that this beloved tv show, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in October, was inspired by the real culture of the

Hayley-Ann Mark

01 Nov 24 3 min read

Black Excellence

The Black Wall Streets You May Not Have Heard Of

When we hear the phrase the “Black Wall Street”, we automatically think of the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. More than just a thriving community, this neighborhood was a Black utopia that flourished in spite of the oppressive grip of segregation; yet, any mention of this community simultaneously invokes two

Hayley-Ann Mark

29 Oct 24 4 min read

Black Owned Businesses

Game, Set, Glo: Tennis Champion, Sloane Stephens, Serves Up New Body Care Line, Doc & Glo

Tennis champion, Sloane Stephens, is serving up something fresh off the court - her own all-gender body care line, Doc & Glo. Inspired by her personal journey and named after her maternal grandparents who instilled in her the importance of caring for both her mind and body, Stephens is transforming

Hayley-Ann Mark

16 Oct 24 1 min read

black authors

Stories That Shape Our World – How Colin Kaepernick’s AI-Based Platform, Lumi, Is Diversifying Storytelling

The stories that we consume, and engage with, directly inform how we understand the world; however, for years, the Publishing industry has been criticized for its lack of diversity in storytelling. Historically, this meant that the most widely consumed books often reflected a narrow world view, capturing limited experiences, perspectives,

Hayley-Ann Mark

10 Oct 24 2 min read

19-Year-Old Chris Knight Opens Second Location Of Cookie Chris In Richmond, VA

From Whence They Came: A Glimpse Into The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor

The Black Wall Streets You May Not Have Heard Of

Game, Set, Glo: Tennis Champion, Sloane Stephens, Serves Up New Body Care Line, Doc & Glo

Stories That Shape Our World – How Colin Kaepernick’s AI-Based Platform, Lumi, Is Diversifying Storytelling

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