Top Image: Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, The Hours Behind You, 2011
As a Black female entrepreneur, creative, and small business owner, I understand the importance of community, coming together, and showing up for one another. Oftentimes, small strides in the right direction can leave big impacts for a brighter path. Considering how essential Black History is to American History, we are definitely in the camp that appreciation and support for Black Culture is a year-round thing, and there is so much to celebrate and learn! If you're seeking ways in which you too can show up for Black communities and BIPOC, here are a few things I suggest. Keep scrolling for brands, creatives, and inspiring examples of Black Excellence that I personally love, and non-profits that you can support right now.