Entrepreneurship
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Talata Maldima-Provencal built a conscious fragrance and wellness brand that brings the spirit of Africa to the world.
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From body washes and lotions to hair care and soaps, each item is made with plant-based, ethically sourced ingredients.
Entrepreneurship
Dec 17, 2025
Turning School Spirit Into Style: Inside HBCU Legacy Fashion
How a third-generation HBCU alumna turned a vision for cultural pride into a fashion movement.
Entrepreneurship
Dec 16, 2025
Get Glowing This Season—Courtesy Of The Oil Bar
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Entrepreneurship
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The Fashion Brand Tabitha Brown Wears Is Built On Sustainability And Culture—Meet Coradorables
Founded by Cora Spearman-Chang, the WeLoveUs.Shop partner is an example of what can happen when fashion is intertwined with core values and craftsmanship.
Entrepreneurship
Dec 14, 2025
How Jasmine Oliver Created Guilt-Free Desserts In A Teacup
WeLoveUs.Shop partner Tea Please turns rich, dessert flavors into loose-leaf teas that let you indulge with less sugar and more intention.
Entrepreneurship
Dec 14, 2025
These Mosaic Bags Are The Ultimate Statement—And They’re Black Woman–Made
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Entrepreneurship
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Mother-Son Duo Behind MelanBrand Skin Is Building Skincare Confidence For Black And Brown Kids
Patrice Chappelle and son Bron are filling a long-overlooked gap in the beauty industry, while creating clean, natural products.
Entrepreneurship
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Mele Melton Turned A Life Pivot Into GAIA Supperclub — D.C.’s Newest Black-Owned Fine Dining Escape
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Black-Owned VC Firm Collab Capital Raises $75M To Fund The Future
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The 34-year-old Howard alum has quietly designed some of the District's most vibrant Black-owned establishments, from Elmina to Bronze DC and Grounded. Now he's stepping into the spotlight.
Beauty
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