February 2026
Creating Without Permission: A Conversation with Gitika Partington
Recently, songwriter, choral director, and arranger Gitika Partington quietly made music history. With the simultaneous release of thirteen albums—containing 130 original songs written and recorded over five years—she surpassed the current world record for the most albums released in a single day. What began as a simple songwriting practice evolved organically: nine albums became ten, […]
How Faith, Healing, and Hope Built a Life Beyond Survival
Some stories don’t begin with success: they begin with survival. Stacy’s journey is one of those stories. What was meant to break her became the foundation for her purpose, her faith, and her calling. From life-altering diagnoses to miraculous healing, her story reminds us that resilience is not accidental, it is built through endurance, obedience, […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Sharmon Lebby
Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Capture 701 Studio is a new […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Naima Crawford
Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Hazel J Events & Co. was born […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Shavannah Moore
Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Shavannah Speaks Moore is an award-winning speaker, […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Denise A. Grant
Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Denise A. Grant is the visionary […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Oksana Tademy
Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Oksana Tademy is a Thought Leader, […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Meet Samantha Minott
Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. Imagine a world where minority women […]
Mentally, a Safe Space
2026 has entered with a bang, with the foot heavy on the gas. The one thing that people should be mindful of this year is protecting their mental health. “The new phrase is protecting your peace, but while protecting your peace, also protect your mental health. Get a therapist, someone who can be a safe […]
She’s Pretty and Black Owned: Sheila Kelly
Pretty and Black Owned is a celebration of brilliance, beauty, and bold business moves. This series spotlights Black women who are building powerful brands, creating impact, and owning their lane with confidence and purpose. From passion to profit, these women represent what it looks like to lead, thrive, and win. KYVAN Foods, a Black-owned food brand […]