Black Women Owned Businesses Are Steadily On The Rise

Black women are now one of the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the U.S., with over 2.7 million businesses nationwide. Black women presence may be growing in the business world, but they also face disproportionate financial support. Black women owned businesses grew 50% from 2014 to 2019, representing the highest growth rate of any female demographic. Black females accounted for 42% of all women who … Continue reading Black Women Owned Businesses Are Steadily On The Rise

Use of Straighteners and Other Hair Products and Incident Uterine Cancer

Che-Jung Chang, PhD, Katie M O’Brien, PhD, Alexander P Keil, PhD, Symielle A Gaston, PhD, Chandra L Jackson, PhD, Dale P Sandler, PhD, Alexandra J White, PhD, MSPH Abstract Background Hair products may contain hazardous chemicals with endocrine-disrupting and carcinogenic properties. Previous studies have found hair product use to be associated with a higher risk of hormone-sensitive cancers including breast and ovarian cancer; however, to our knowledge, no previous study has … Continue reading Use of Straighteners and Other Hair Products and Incident Uterine Cancer

Unique and Luxurious Eyewear Brand Known As NURILENS

Owner, Juliette Nelson is the founder of the unique and luxurious eyewear brand known as NURILENS. She handcrafted these unique wooden eyewear designs that meet many fashionable needs. Juliette also prioritizes eye care maintenance and offers bluelight lenses in her frames. She’s an advocate for positive eye health in BIPOC communities to combat the high prevalence of cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. NURILENS is for … Continue reading Unique and Luxurious Eyewear Brand Known As NURILENS

UBS Grants Program

Project Entrepreneur, a program by UBS, aims to level the playing field for female founders of color by providing these founders with the resources and support they need to build and scale their companies. The Democratizing the Friends & Family Round program, in partnership with Hello Alice, will award $25,000 grants as well as access to virtual coaching and skill-building opportunities to 30 female founders … Continue reading UBS Grants Program

Inspiring Conversations with Keisa Stewart-Rucker of Head2Toe Magazine and Entertainment – Voyage ATL Magazine | ATL City Guide

Inspiring Conversations with Keisa Stewart-Rucker of Head2Toe Magazine and Entertainment – Voyage ATL Magazine | ATL City Guide — Read on voyageatl.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-keisa-stewart-rucker-of-head2toe-magazine-and-entertainment-llc/ Continue reading Inspiring Conversations with Keisa Stewart-Rucker of Head2Toe Magazine and Entertainment – Voyage ATL Magazine | ATL City Guide