Cherice Williams is not your typical beauty entrepreneur. She did not start with a passion for hair or cosmetics, nor did she have any formal training or experience in the industry. She was just a young woman who immigrated to the US from Jamaica in 2016, pursuing a degree in accounting and working as a…
Lani Adeoye is not your average designer. She is a Nigerian-Canadian artist, consultant and founder of Studio Lani, a design brand that creates furniture, lighting, wearables and assistance devices with a universal appeal and a deep sense of place, history and identity. She is also the first African designer to win the prestigious Salone Satellite…
At just 22 years old, Jassma’ray Johnson has emerged as a trailblazer in the cosmetics industry, challenging conventional beauty standards and empowering women of color through her brand, Simply Sámone. A recent Iowa State University graduate, Johnson’s journey from being mocked in fourth grade to the CEO of a fast-growing cosmetics brand is not only…
Buffalo, New York has seen a historic milestone with the grand opening of The Hair Hive, the first Black woman-owned and operated beauty supply store in the area, founded by sisters Brianna Lannie, Lauren Jackson, and Danielle Jackson. The trio’s journey began out of frustration with the limited availability of products tailored to the needs…
First Black Woman to Ever Win the Miss Mississippi USA Pageant in 67 Years The victory on this occasion marks a significant historical milestone because Mississippi experienced a face change that benefited the nation tremendously. She represents an accomplished genre of workers who achieved breakthroughs in areas where talented African American individuals struggled to gain…
First Black Woman to Be Crowned Miss Tennessee in Its 80-Year History The American pageantry records the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Tennessee in its 80-year history as a momentous achievement that has brought forth feelings of national pride alongside admiration and optimism. This victory represents both a major historical win in tennis…
