Speaking of Black Women-owned businesses, some of you know that I love crystals, and I’ve been into them and the positive vibes that they bring to my personal life since I was about 19 years old. Well, a few weeks ago, I found out about a Black-owned crystal shop in Cap Hill owned by Charika Wilson, and earlier this week, I finally had the opportunity to stop by and check it out.
For a decade now, the Northwest has been graced by the dazzling spectacle of the Reign of Style Hair Show and competition. This annual extravaganza, now in its 10th year, was born from the visionary mind of Aisha Ellis-Asim. Recognizing a void in the region's hair show scene, Aisha set out to fill it, thus giving birth to Reign Competitions NW.
Converge Media proudly presents The Postman, a short film produced by Converge Media in conjunction with Vanishing Seattle that highlights Keanna and D'Vonne Pickett who are the owners of The Postman, a shipping and small business services company located on Martin Luther King Way and East Union Streets in the Central District of Seattle.
Around the Puget Sound, a new sensation has been taking the nightlife scene by storm, and it's not your grandmother's bingo. Welcome to Vibe Bingo – an electrifying fusion of music, camaraderie, and, yes, a bit of luck.
In 2012, inspired by her own experience with homelessness, Nikki Gane-Butler took a bold step to address the unmet needs of women in transition by founding Dignity for Divas. This organization has since become a beacon of hope for countless women across Western Washington.
We have talked about Taswira, a cultural art gallery and event space in Pioneer Square owned by Avery Barnes, a few times on the show. But did you know, they recently put in a new exhibit by Nigerian artist Olumide Oresegun?
On Friday, February 23, Young Black Homeowners (YBH), partnering with the African American Leadership Forum (AALFWA), hosted the second Black Equity Ball. This red-carpet affair was created to honor the journey of current and future black homeowners as they embark on the experience of gaining first-time homeownership. The event showcased DJing, musical performances, vendors, a champagne toast, and a dinner catered by That Brown Girl Cooks! that set the tone for the evening.
Finding a hairstylist takes work! Between searching online and asking your friends and family where they go, finding someone to keep you looking on point can become a little draining. Well, a new Black Owned hair salon recently opened in the Federal Way Commons mall called Ena'Vative Hair Studio.