Lack of Fabric Designs for African American Holidays Four years ago, I was looking for Juneteenth fabric to make outfits to wear at a local celebration but came up empty. As a black woman who understands the importance of the holiday, I […]
The new season might be less than a month away, but the challenge is much sooner. Besides, you don’t need to wait for weeks to get your creative juices flowing. Spring brings warmer weather, softer colors, school break, and spring cleaning. Spring […]
By Sumayyah Abdul Haqq For 22 years, I gave my heart, soul, love, passion, and creativity to hairstyling. I was known for creating healthy, unique styles for African Americans. Then the unthinkable happened. Over time, my drive for hair diminished. At the […]
By Cathy and George Sotello Jr. From Candle lovers to Candle Makers: We’re Cathy and George Sotello, owners of Avy Blue. On every occasion, we were given candles as a gift. One day, George and I looked at our candle collection and […]
2022 Pantone Color of The Year In December, Pantone announced the color of the year. This year’s color is Very Peri. If you’re wondering what actually makes up the color, it’s a more profound variation of Periwinkle. In other words, it’s a […]
How many times have you been to a store thinking you would pick out a card, go to checkout, and be on your way? Americans purchase approximately 6.5 billion greeting cards annually, but most don’t represent women of color. In the U.S., […]
The ability to make something with your own two hands is a skill that no one can take away from you. Even though Arts and Crafts have been around for centuries, it was viewed as nothing more than a mindless hobby. However, […]
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