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Two black men are on a mission to make fitness affordable for everyone in Harlem

Harlem HIIT isn't just a fitness studio, it's a community.

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The Homegirl Box: ‘Small acts of love for the revolution’

The quarterly gift box contains items inspired by all of these revolutionary women of color...

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How one woman turned pins into a ‘I’m black and I’m proud’ movement

Coloring Pins was birthed by Essence Hayes, after discovering that she loved wearing pins,  but never seeing ones that represented “us” on the market. The pins, which are not only fashionable and culturally relevant, also serve as conversation starters because of their bold statements and creative display of all things blackness. Hayes and her pins […]

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KALU: Contemporary luxury handbags for the masses

Kalkidan Gebreyohannes was tired of the void she saw for black designers who created high-end, luxury handbags.

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How greeting card company ‘Neighborly Paper’ is spreading happiness all year long

Never underestimate the power of sharing positive thoughts.

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‘Golden Rags’ owner is changing the way you thrift

Tamara Baskin is bringing upscale style to the thrift store experience

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This black owned extensions company is keeping women’s hair slayed and laid

For those who love to rock a good weave, Chanel Life was created to give you the best quality hair possible...

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Delivering #BlackGirlMagic right to your door one gift basket at a time

The Spelman grad features products from 5 Black woman owned businesses through her customized gift baskets...

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The incredible story of how one woman’s skin care line grew from her kitchen to Whole Foods

Who knew a business started out in one woman’s kitchen, would turn into a full-fledged natural skin care line?

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Mented Cosmetics developed a cosmetics line perfect for all pigments

Before Fenty Beauty hit the market, Harvard Business School grads KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson, founded Mented Cosmetics (short for pigmented), a cosmetics collection specifically crafted with black women in mind. In a beauty market that fails to see “us,” they continue to challenge normal beauty standards by letting it be known that black […]

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Mbali Z. Ndlovu is on a mission to make black women look and feel amazing

When black women inspire each other to live healthy lives, it's a wonderful thing...

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Let ‘Drunken Rum Cakes’ get your holiday party turnt

Davida Allen is no stranger to making tasty desserts...

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Move over Soul Cycle – this black woman is putting a little more ‘spike’ in your ride

Health and wellness has become a movement for self-care and self-improvement and increasingly a ‘cool’ trend in pop culture.  But there is still something the industry could use more of: Melanin. Thankfully, that’s where Hampton University grad Briana Owens comes in. Owens is the creator of Spiked Spin, is a weekly fitness movement dedicated to creating […]

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Avonda Turner is helping women go from desk to dinner with one simple step

For many young professionals, going from work to glam isn’t easy. But don’t worry though— Avonda Turner has got you covered. Turner tells theGrio.com she really felt the need to upgrade her wardrobe when she started her professional career.  Her first thought was to purchase statement jewelry to add a pop to her look, but she couldn’t afford […]

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This mompreneur is empowering young girls one upscale party at a time

Young girls face a myriad of challenges in this world -- especially the one that we currently live in...

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Safiya Miller has an eye for style and she’s using it for good

Some people 'have the eye' and some people don’t...

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Put your health first with products from Camille Rose Naturals

The beauty industry is a trillion dollar business. But with so many products being created, packaged and sold, it’s difficult to sift through the ones that are best for our skin and hair needs...

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Karl Franz Williams is revitalizing cocktail culture in Harlem

Harlem's transformation may have initially felt like it was happening at a gradual pace. Now, it might as well be lightning speed...

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Get fit, get lit with ‘Grillz and Granola’

For some of us, we get a natural high when we hear the sounds of Future, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Waka Flocka, T.I., 2 Chainz and Migos sharing their street tales of struggle to triumph. Some may even call it euphoric...

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Drunken Fruit will take your party to the next level – trust us

You never know where your next big idea will come from...

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My Suited Life is helping men get fashion-forward

Don’t get it twisted -- men like to shop...

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Kamilah Campbell is helping women look great, feel great with handmade jewelry

When a woman looks good, most often, she also feels good too. Entrepreneur and designer Kamilah Campbell thrives on helping women do just that. Campbell launched The Pink Locket, a modern handmade jewelry line that prides itself on having quality products with a personal touch. Campbell’s love for jewelry began before she launched her company, however. Having had an interest […]

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Michelle Olomojobi’s ‘Llulo’ brand is sprinkling a bit of the Motherland all over the world

Llulo is the epitome of for us, by us. In 2011, Michelle Olomojobi went shopping for a crop top, but failed to find something that reflected her African heritage and culture...

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La Maison Midtown in Houston is bed and breakfast redefined

At La Maison Midtown in Houston, they’re cooking up more than breakfast: Luxury accommodations that rival any hotel...

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‘Tees in the Trap’ blends sophistication with a little ratchet

As a serial entrepreneur, Arsha Jones is no stranger to the hustle it takes to launch and run your own business. But she does so with such ease that one would never know the blood, sweat and tears that comes with it. Her latest venture, Tees in the Trap, which was launched over two years ago, […]

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Latesha Williams is coming for your black card in the most hilarious way

If you’ve never seen the movie Coming To America, don’t know how to play spades or where to store the bag filled with plastic bags in the kitchen, then it may be time for you to get your ‘black card’ revoked. In the past, you could only take this premise so far. But now, there’s a […]

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Kashmir Thompson is bringing you 90s nostalgia like you’ve never seen it

Kashmir Thompson may not be a household name just yet, but her artwork is just as important as the Jean-Michel Basquiats, Kara Walkers and Kehinde Wileys of the world. The 20-something-year-old Cleveland native has become an internet sensation over the past year for capturing some of the most iconic moments of the 1990s in a […]

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The founders of ‘Hellooo Gorgeous’ are young, black and leaving you flawless

Shiedha Williams and Tonique Chadwick have one mission: to make women look and feel as gorgeous as they are. And they’re doing just that with Hellooo Gorgeous — one beat at a time. In additional to the beauty classes and personal makeup services they provide for weddings and special occasions, their newly launched brand of lipsticks […]

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La Maison Michelle is a heavenly retreat in the heart of Barbados

There are more than 500 black-owned hotels in the United States. Outside of the US, the pickings are slim...

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‘The Volta’ puts designers of African diaspora on your radar

The Volta River retails apparel, accessories and apothecary from a curated list of brands who have strong cultural ties to their country of origin.

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Dana Hill has created the ultimate beauty arsenal for women of color

The beauty industry is booming...

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Calvin Quallis wants men to pursue their dreams, look impeccable while doing it

Beards are one of the best accessories a man can have.  But making sure your beard stays tight requires a lot of upkeep. That’s where Calvin Quallis wants men everywhere to know: He’s got your back.   The former barber found that his clients were having trouble caring for their beards, so he decided to […]

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Teri Johnson is bringing a piece of Harlem into homes across the globe

Teri Johnson has an ongoing love affair with native Harlem, New York...

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