In a historic and inspirational moment, Brianna Mason, a 23-year-old first grade teacher from Nashville, has been crowned Miss Tennessee, becoming the first Black woman to hold the title since the competition’s inception over 80 years ago. Mason’s achievement comes after four attempts, demonstrating her resilience and dedication. “I can’t even put into words how…
In a historic first, Asya Branch, a 22-year-old native of Booneville, Mississippi, became the first Black woman to win the Miss Mississippi USA title in the pageant’s 67-year history. This significant achievement came after she had already made her mark by winning the Miss Mississippi title in 2018. Branch is now set to represent Mississippi…
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…
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…
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…
