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29 Oct

Entrepreneur Aaliyah Marandiz Wins $100,000 At ESSENCE Festival Of

Ten Black women entrepreneurs earned their share of $250,000 in funding for his or her businesses because of the Latest Voices Foundation and JPMorgan Chase. This in-person pitch competition, held on Saturday, July 2 on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Latest Orleans, awarded one (1) grand prize of $100,000; (2) $50,000; and (2) $25,000 money grants, combined with personalized business skills development, coaching, and mentoring for six months post-competition.  Designed to assist women of color-led businesses navigate the present climate and find solutions to the challenges they face, the Latest Voices + Chase Pitch Competition empowers entrepreneurs to create, launch, and grow their businesses. The most important win of the day —$100,000 to be exact—got here courtesy of the good mind...
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26 Sep

Entrepreneur Aaliyah Marandiz Wins $100,000 At ESSENCE Festival Of

Ten Black women entrepreneurs earned their share of $250,000 in funding for his or her businesses because of the Recent Voices Foundation and JPMorgan Chase. This in-person pitch competition, held on Saturday, July 2 on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Recent Orleans, awarded one (1) grand prize of $100,000; (2) $50,000; and (2) $25,000 money grants, combined with personalized business skills development, coaching, and mentoring for six months post-competition.  Designed to assist women of color-led businesses navigate the present climate and find solutions to the challenges they face, the Recent Voices + Chase Pitch Competition empowers entrepreneurs to create, launch, and grow their businesses. The largest win of the day —$100,000 to be exact—got here courtesy of the good mind of...
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13 Sep

Zendaya Wins Emmy Award in Valentino Gown

Zendaya attended the Emmy Awards on Monday in Los Angeles in an Old Hollywood-inspired look. The actress arrived on the red carpet in a black Valentino gown with a corset-style bodice that had a bow on the waist.  Zendaya on the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2022 in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner for Variety The custom search for Zendaya was chosen in collaboration along with her stylist Law Roach. Roach’s client list includes Megan Thee Stallion, Saucy Santana and Bella Hadid. Zendaya accessorized with two diamond earrings and a diamond necklace from Bulgari. She currently stars within the brand’s campaign alongside Anne Hathaway. For beauty, she went for a natural makeup look.  Zendaya on the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards...
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4 Sep

Black Boy Knits Wins 2022 DHL Logistics in Fashion

DHL and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, have chosen Black Boy Knits because the winner of the 2022 DHL Logistics in Fashion Award. Black Boy Knits will receive a $15,000 grant to further its business internationally and mentorship opportunities from each organizations. Black Boy Knits is an independent design studio founded by Jacques Agbobly throughout the height of the pandemic in 2020. Their goal is to focus on Black, queer and immigrant narratives and its cultural contributions through a global-focused lens. The studio focuses on creating unique pieces on a made-to-order basis. Black Boy Knits was also a finalist for the 2022 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. “As an Afro-Indigenous queer immigrant, equity, diversity and empowerment is on the forefront of what...
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