ExcelerateHer 2026 ended with a bang! Kim Blackwell joined Cookie Johnson and Kamala Harris for inspiring conversations on faith, perseverance, and love. Guests came in fresh looks, perfect for a daytime slay. Take a look […]
Jerjuan Howard developed the Howard Family Bookstore from a commercial building on Detroit’s west side. The property had sat vacant for about 25 years before reopening in April 2026, following its purchase in 2024. It […]
By Tony O. Lawson Across the United States, Toronto, and Johannesburg, Black-owned architecture firms design civic buildings, university campuses, sports venues, cultural institutions, and large-scale urban infrastructure. Operating at this level requires sustained relationships with institutional […]
Mary J. Blige took the stage during her Vegas residency wearing a look by Fjolla Haxhismajli, paired with jewels by House of Emmanuele and styled by Jeremy Haynes. The ensemble featured a fitted silhouette with […]
The final night of ExcelerateHer 2026 closed with a bold sartorial statement as attendees embraced the “Surviving & Thriving” theme, inspired by Destiny’s Child’s Survivor. The evening celebrated leadership, legacy, and culture—brought to life through […]
On the Scene at ExcelerateHer 2026 Night 2, founded by Kim Blackwell, where sisterhood showed up in style as groups of friends stepped out in coordinated all-black looks for the “I’m Rooting for Everybody in […]
