New Year, New Debt! The desperation for money will lead a person to do almost anything. Signing up for lotteries, sweepstakes, and loans without reading the fine print mostly results in the loss of more money. Most online scams offer money and prizes in return that the person gives acknowledgement to an advertisement. Other scams … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Behind the Business
[VIDEO] Black and single? This could be the reason why
Video retrieved from African Wedding Magazine. We would like to know what you think? If you are in this situation do you agree or disagree with these issues – sound off in the comments below or in the poll. Continue reading
Behind the Business: Kat Diamond; Rosebud Organics
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Kat Diamond. Kat Diamond is a the Founder, Creator, and CEO of Rosebud Organics. Who is Kat Diamond? I am a Mom, wife, author of “22 quotes” a motivational book, moms of multiples blogger, and an … Continue reading
Behind the Buisness: Fauzia Awale, Fawwies Workshop
Beauty has always had its standard dictated by magazines and makeup houses. The standard has always had a bias that many could not relate to. Specifically in Africa, the under exposure of African beauty as a standard has not been thoroughly explored. Darker shades are not emphasized for mainstream magazines, and frustration around this issue … Continue reading
Nigeria bans FGM (FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION), will this trend continue in other parts of Africa?
Without having to reach out for a dictionary to check the meaning, the word itself ‘mutilation’ says it all. It has connotations of destroying/terminating. Then for the word to be associated with the genital area, it inevitably sends massive shivers down the spine and makes one cringe at the thought of it. The horrific reality … Continue reading
Product Junkie’s Guide to getting the Latest Beauty Products on a Budget
Do you have a plethora of products stashed away under your bathroom sink? Are any of those items barely used or unopened? If you answered yes to any of these, then you are a certified product junkie! Buying all those products and sometimes forgetting about them can become a one way ticket for your money … Continue reading
On the Scene in Detroit: 3rd Annual Embrace the Natural You Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Expo
Detroit known for Motown and the big 3 is now becoming the comeback city. It is full of budding entrepreneurs making a change in the city they love. Genevieve Anyiah, CEO of Embrace The Natural You, a natural hair and body product company decided to host an annual event for Detroit’s natural hair, health and … Continue reading
Behind the Business: Monica R Sholar
We love inspiring stories from amazing people across the globe who are doing great things. This week’s feature focuses on Monica R Sholar. A graduate of the Detroit School of Arts, Monica R. Sholar is best known for her work as storyteller and indie author. Her breakout novel, The 24th Letter, followed by 2015’s Esoteric … Continue reading
UFL: INVERT Magazine
The rise in African designers in the art, design and fashion industry has grown in the past years. Notable highlights of African talent have graced covers like Vogue magazine and Harper’s Bazaar, however many are still far and few between. Africa has a lot of unseen talent that has yet to scratch the surface of … Continue reading
What you really need to know about the Patriot Act change!
Patriot Act: information on the changes made to the U.S. Patriot act Some of the key sections of the notorious US Patriot act have undergone changes and will affect the people of the United States in a number of ways. The controversial law which empowers the United States government to collect meta data from the smartphones … Continue reading
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