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March 12, 2020
Mansfield, MA — The National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture – the only museum in the country whose mission is to preserve the history of African Americans through the art and craft of Black dolls – will spend 2020 telling the story of beauty, culture and empowerment in its newest exhibit “VIBE: Visions…
March 6, 2020
BPT Hardscaping products, including segmental retaining wall units (SRWs) and interlocking concrete pavers, are a landscape’s best friend. Landscape professionals know that hardscapes are the backbone of a great design. Homeowners, too, shouldn’t be afraid to explore do-it-yourself landscape features using hardscape materials. According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, hardscaping trends for 2020…
February 28, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Model in fashion show (Photo courtesy of Bill Allen, Perception Media) Unique curvy model show features celebrity brands and celebrates local designers who are breaking the full figure fashion mode. By Afea Tucker Philadelphia Fashion Week partnered with Lov’n My Curves LLC to produce a plus size runway show during the 2020 semi-annual Philadelphia Fashion Week. The…
February 24, 2020
By Barbara Ortutay And Amanda Seitz Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook’s green light for political campaigns to pay prominent social media users to spread their messages is highlighting the difficulties around setting rules for the fast-changing world of online political campaigning. The company’s rule change comes days after Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg exposed…
February 21, 2020
By Danae ReidIn recent years, we’ve seen a spike in inclusivity and diversity in mainstream media. However, it seems that the beauty industry may still be lacking when it comes to practicing what they preach. Although the internet has allowed the average consumer to remain “in the know,” as far as new products are concerned,…
February 6, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: The Pop Up [email protected] Vision Venue (Photos: Webster Riddick) The Pop Up Store @ The Vision Venue — located at 2339 Cottman Avenue — is an innovative platform for Philadelphia’s entrepreneurs to grow their business. The Royal Mix, a Philadelphia based hip hop performance group consisting of three talented young ladies, are the…
January 31, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Italian Fashion Chamber President Carlo Capasa poses at the end of the Associated Press interview in Milan, Italy, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. The Italian Fashion Chamber is promoting a diversity agenda among Milan’s major fashion houses, a move that comes a year after several top Italian brands faced criticism and backlashes for designs…
January 16, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Zara in an upscale neighborhood. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File) By Lizzie Knight ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON — Sustainability in fashion is a hot button topic, with retailers large and small racing to prove their green credentials, but the desire for new attire churns and the industry remains one of the world’s largest polluters as…
January 2, 2020
ABOVE PHOTO: Nia Noceta, founder of BlackHaute.com Blacknews.com Digital marketing expert and serial entrepreneur, Nia Noceta, has launched BlackHaute.com, “The Black fashion marketplace.” The site is dedicated to making it easier than ever to support Black fashion designers and brands. It is the first, and only, site to exclusively showcase Black fashion designers, giving consumers…
December 20, 2019
By Joseph Mondesire This past weekend I had the pleasure of experiencing the completely remodeled 2020 Chevy Silverado LT Z71. As a longtime fan of pickup trucks, Chevy has delivered, to say the least. After over 100 years of manufacturing, Chevy decided the 2020 Silverado was due for several body and technological upgrades. The 2020…
January 22, 2021
According to reports, legendary baseball player Hank Aaron has passed away in Atlanta at age 86 from...
January 22, 2021
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send...
January 21, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: CBS shows Norah O’Donnell, host of the new “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” (Michele...
January 21, 2021
BPT COVID-19 has irrevocably altered the way that we do business. Some small businesses have floundered, while...
January 21, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Sherri Shepherd (Photo: Joe Seer / Shutterstock) By Florence Anthony Quarantine Vacation Alert! Another week,...
January 22, 2021
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send...
