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    The feet of a model wearing beaded sandals with green, red, and white patterns stands on a wooden floor.
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    14 October 2024

    Eight African Footwear Brands You Need in These Streets

    From casual streetwear to elegant statement pieces, each of these brands brings its own unique vision to the footwear industry.

    9 Black-Owned Goodies for the Natural Hair Lovers in Your Life
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    08 December 2016

    9 Black-Owned Goodies for the Natural Hair Lovers in Your Life

    Here's nine gifts from Black-owned businesses for the hair aficionados in your life.

    9 Headwraps and Hats That Will Keep you Cute and Cozy This Winter
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    02 December 2016

    9 Headwraps and Hats That Will Keep you Cute and Cozy This Winter

    In our sixth gift guide, we give you nine black owned headwrap and hat brands to keep your head warm and hair protected.

    #BuyBlack: 25 Black Businesses to Support on Black Friday
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    23 November 2016

    #BuyBlack: 25 Black Businesses to Support on Black Friday

    It's about that time to put your money where your mouth is and #BuyBlack this Friday.

    9 African Streetwear Brands You Need In Your Closet
    Style
    11 November 2016

    9 African Streetwear Brands You Need In Your Closet

    In our third installment of our 2016 holiday gift guide, we feature our nine favorite African streetwear brands.

    6 Independent African Beauty Brands That Will Make You Feel Fabulous
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    25 October 2016

    6 Independent African Beauty Brands That Will Make You Feel Fabulous

    In the first of our holiday gift guides we take a look at these independent African beauty products.

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