Nailz by Elle Brings Upscale Nail & Beauty Care to Baldwin Hills
October 30, 2024
Elle Washington, owner of Nailz by Elle, had always been passionate about beauty, a path that led her to beauty school.
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Black owned business
Meet Stephen Randolph, Third-generation Owner of Chambers on Slauson
June 5, 2024
Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day—Juneteenth represents a moment of celebration, a win for Black culture.
Hair is NOT a Hustle
January 26, 2023
Sisters and DreamGirls cofounders Sharie Wilson and Tonya Thompson are on a mission to debunk the stereotypes that Black people often face in regard to their hair.
Hiphopoly is Not Just Fun and Games
November 3, 2022
In 2012, Charles and Monique Carter created Hiphopoly as a customized version of Monopoly to entertain their family and friends. Then in 2018, the Carters saw the greater potential in sharing their game with the world, and more importantly, the broader African American diaspora.
The Keith Family: Utilizing Resources as Entrepreneurs
September 1, 2022
President of Elite Auto Network (EAN), Christine Keith, has expanded their enterprise to new heights since joining her husband, Todd Keith, CEO, ten years ago. EAN contracts with private, local, and government agencies to provide vehicle procurement, vehicle relocation, service maintenance, fleet management, and transportation services. In recent follow-up interview with the L.A. Sentinel, the Keith’s discuss some updates since they last spoke in 2018. Giving an overview of EAN, Christine shares, “We’re basically like a one stop shop company.” Todd relays, “I started the business in college, and I’ve always had a passion for cars, for different types of
Taste of Soul Feature: People of Color
September 1, 2022
People of Color will be one of the remarkable businesses spotlighted at the 2022 Taste of Soul Festival coming on October 15, 2022.
TOS Feature: Pucker Up Lemonade
August 25, 2022
Compton-based, Pucker Up Lemonade Company handcrafts over sixty different flavors of lemonade, iced tea, and infused waters that you’ll get to try at this year’s 2022 Taste of Soul Festival coming on October 15th.
The Person Has Been Rated RESILIENT
July 14, 2022
Resilient Walker is the title of all things – Dr. Shree Walker’s book, the name of her company, as well as the word’s the educator, motivational speaker, and CEO lives by.
Lisa Mathis Debuts ‘Block Party’ on June 8
June 6, 2022
“Block Party” stars Antoinette Robinson (“Dear White People”), Luenell (“Hacks”), Faizon Love (“Friday”), and the aforementioned Avery, directed by Dawn Wilkinson and set for a wide theatrical release via Iconic Events Releasing on June 8 and streaming by BET and BET+ starting June 16.
How Blakk Smoke Is Destroying the Tobacco Industry One Hookah Pen At A Time
April 20, 2022
With tobacco use being a major contributor to the three leading causes of death among African Americans, young entrepreneur, Blakk Tatted, made it his mission change the debilitating relationship between the community and tobacco products.
SauceWalka aka The Drip God Calls Hyde Park Goods the ‘Next Big Thing’ in Streetwear
March 17, 2022
Hyde Park Goods, a Texas-based streetwear company, is gaining momentum by the day.
FX Presents Saint on Crenshaw – A Community Pop-Up Celebrating the Season 5 Premiere of Snowfall
March 2, 2022
February 19-20, brought Saint’s on Crenshaw, a weekend-long, community powered pop-up in the heart of Los Angeles. As a way to celebrate the Season Five launch of their hit show “Snowfall”, FX hosted this free event at Vector 90 (3423 W. 43rd Place Los Angeles, CA) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Some Upbeat News for Black Businesses Still Reeling From Pandemic Losses
June 17, 2021
“It’s a state of disrepair. They need significant support,” said Tara Lynn Gray, director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.
UCLA Women’s Basketball Commits To Building A Better Community
December 30, 2020
The UCLA Women’s Basketball team is committed to helping build the community. When they played Stanford, both teams displayed unity by coming together and holding their match up.
Premier Los Angeles Black Business Expo Announces Its First VIRTUAL Event
September 11, 2020
“Success Post-COVID-19: Navigating Our New Next” is this year’s theme for The Los Angeles Black Business Expo. Hundreds of our community’s most influential business leaders, business owners and consumers will join the Expo online, which returns on Saturday, September 12, 2020.