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Maya Griffin Preserves Black Literature with the BAAP Boutique

Shelby Stephens, Contributing Writer April 17, 2025

Los Angeles native Maya Griffin has always lived her life in pursuit of her passion for art and literature. From a young age, she drew picture books, wrote fiction, and created magazines. She recognized the value of culture and community by visiting the African Marketplace as a child with her mother and participating in Kwanzaa celebrations at Lulu Washington. Those experiences laid the foundation for her journey into the arts. Griffin is now the proud co-owner of the Black Art and Philosophy (BAAP) Boutique in the Crenshaw District.

BET Experience Vendors Bring Style to the Masses

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterJune 29, 2019

The BET Experience is not just a place where you can see celebrities playing dodgeball and recording artists perform. While there are many activities for people to get into, BETX showcases Black Business excellence with their variety of vendors who sell their wares throughout the weekend. Colorways and Toeboxes fans were in for a special treat as the show host Wuzgood ran a pop-up shop throughout the weekend. The network gave her total control over what the shop sold. Along with being a sneaker expert, Wuzgood is a fan of fashion. “What I wanted to do with it is curate

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Harrison Blake Apparel, Your Online Luxury Experience

By Kimberlee Buck, Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2018

The online company allows customers to purchase neckties, bow ties, silk pocket squares, and much more in a variety of colors, patterns, prints, and materials.