black history month

Black Joy, Black Art, Black Power: Festivals & Conferences To Add To Your 2026 Calendar

2026 is in full swing, and your calendar is likely already filling up. Whether you’re mapping out travel plans, networking, or simply deciding where you want to be intentional with your time and dollars, there are a number of Black festivals and conferences that deserve a place on your

Hayley-Ann Mark

02 Mar 26 6 min read

black history month

Black Innovations That Shape Our Daily Lives

From traffic lights that guide our commutes to the security systems that protect our homes and the first digital cake stand that keeps our treats warm, Black inventors have influenced our daily lives in multiple ways. Their innovations are not just relics of the past, but are living legacies that

Hayley-Ann Mark

27 Feb 26 5 min read

black history month

The Black-Owned Coffee Shop in Cali Where Coffee, Culture, And Community Intersect

When former lawyers Amanda-Jane Thomas and Shanita Nicholas opened the Sip & Sonder’s flagship location in Inglewood, CA, in 2017, they wanted to curate a space where everyone could just exist - connect, create and commune. At the heart of their vision was the word sonder, which they explain

Hayley-Ann Mark

25 Feb 26 2 min read

black history month

Your Guide To Shopping The OBWS Marketplace This Black History Month & Beyond

At the intersection of culture and commerce is the Official Black Wall Street (OBWS) Marketplace, which is your premium destination for discovering and shopping exceptional Black-owned products. A driving force behind the #BuyBlack movement, the OBWS Marketplace makes it easier than ever to connect with, and support, Black entrepreneurs in

Hayley-Ann Mark

23 Feb 26 4 min read

Black History

Meet the Black Family That Has Helped Build America for Over 120 Years

From churches to college campuses, hospitals, courthouses and transit systems, the story of America’s built environment cannot be told without the hands that shaped it. And, few families have shaped it more profoundly than the McKissacks. Established over 120 years ago, McKissack and McKissack is the oldest Black-owned and

Hayley-Ann Mark

20 Feb 26 4 min read

black history month

Meet The Black Women Behind One Of Brooklyn’s Newest Skincare & Wellness Studios

Based in Brooklyn Heights, Tend To Studios is a “facial oasis” that was opened as a place of discovery. Founded by estheticians Nas’tassia Simpson and Georgia Weathers, the studio is rooted in accessibility, education, community and intentionality. At its core, Tend To is here to normalize normal skin. View

Hayley-Ann Mark

12 Feb 26 2 min read

Black Excellence

Soaring To New Heights: Zoey Williams Becomes Air Canada’s First Black Female Pilot To Fly A Boeing 777

“If you have a burning desire to do something, don’t bury it. Keep your focus, build your networks, share your goals and show your passion in everything you do.” – Zoey Williams We love witnessing Black History in the making and 27-year-old Zoey Williams keeps hitting milestone after milestone. In

OBWS

28 Feb 24 1 min read

black history month

Museums And Sites To Visit During Black History Month And Beyond

Black History Month is all about celebrating Black people, Black culture and Black achievements and contributions to society. However, we can’t do this without a proper appreciation for Black history, which informs much of the Black experience today. Museums have always provided an excellent space to expand our minds

OBWS

24 Feb 24 5 min read

Black History

6 Must-Read Books By Black Authors

Standing imposingly along West Africa’s Gold Coast are two of approximately 40 castles originally constructed in Ghana for European traders - Cape Coast and Elmina. Powerful symbols of the Transatlantic slave trade, they are relics of a harrowing past, whose legacy continues to reverberate. Engraved on their walls are

OBWS

17 Feb 24 4 min read

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