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  • Black Owned Foot Brand Care Born To Simplify Skincare With French Perfumery and Organic Ingredients.

    Black Owned Foot Brand Care Born To Simplify Skincare With French Perfumery and Organic Ingredients.

    Koba (nkóbá), in Lingala means

    “turtle”,

    A nod to the founder’s Congolese heritage.

    KOBA was born with a mission to simplify skincare with results-driven routines and naturally active ingredients.

    The products are formulated and manufactured with French skincare and perfumery expertise, producing a collection that infuses organic ingredients with subtle fragrances, packaged with the utmost care.

    The brand offers a range of products that works to provide visible results and long lasting hydration.

    Koba skincare products are simple to use, transporting you to a spa upon application.

    KOBA will leave your hard and thickened skin feeling durably elastic and smooth, visibly improving the texture of the skin.

    With over ten years in the beauty industry, Thérèse has worked with some of the biggest names in the business. Having the exposure within the pharmaceutical and beauty ranges of industry leaders, coupled with her mother’s knowledge as a chemist and her personal skincare struggles, it became increasingly difficult to ignore a gap in the market for an all-encompassing foot cream.

    Foot care has, for too long, been an overlooked category in the beauty industry. Thérèse developed a skincare product that was innovative but also suitable for all skin type, whilst adopting ethical practices.

    #Clique what are your thoughts on this?

  • Black-Owned Coffee Company Partners with South American Farms to Sell Their Coffee in the US

    Black-Owned Coffee Company Partners with South American Farms to Sell Their Coffee in the US

    Reveille Trading Company is committed to giving rich coffee directly to shop owners, operators, and consumers, supplying coffee businesses across the nation with farm-fresh large packages that help them thrive.

    The owners went on trips to South America and carried out research. They discovered that coffee farmers receive low pay because there are numerous intermediaries involved in the process. A significant portion of the coffee’s value ends up in the hands of various middlemen before getting the consumer.

    The journey of farm coffee has multiple stages, from the farmer to the CO-OP, who then sells it to larger companies. Before reaching the consumer, the coffee passes through wholesalers, distributors, coffee shops, and grocery stores. Recognizing the need to streamline this lengthy supply chain, the owners devised a plan.

    They developed a strategy that allows them to obtain the highest quality coffee without relying on intermediaries. Consequently, coffee farmers receive fair prices, and customers receive a superior product.

    The brand is dedicated to promoting economic inclusivity worldwide. They achieve this through direct trade, partnering with small farms and roasters.

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  • Black Coffee Company Believes That Its Ethically-Sourced Beans and Roasting Style Produce Artisanal Roasts, Making Great Tasting Coffee Accessible to All

    Black Coffee Company Believes That Its Ethically-Sourced Beans and Roasting Style Produce Artisanal Roasts, Making Great Tasting Coffee Accessible to All

    Black Acres Roastery, situated in the Station North district of Baltimore, is an exceptional artisan coffee roaster.

    Black Acres Roastery, prides itself on being a small batch coffee roaster.

    With every roast, our brand endeavors to bring out the finest qualities in unique coffees sourced globally. Our commitment to ethically sourced beans and a meticulous roasting process ensures that each cup of coffee tells its own story.

    At Black Acres Roastery, we offer a wide range of coffee experiences, from our approachable house blend and espresso to high-quality, rare single-origin coffees. We strive to create a unique coffee journey for all types of coffee enthusiasts. Our brand places great importance on establishing a trustworthy relationship between producers and customers, as this defines who we are.

    We firmly believe that investing time in meaningful connections is essential for fostering relationships and building thriving communities. Our ultimate goal is to provide everyone with the opportunity to enjoy exceptional coffee.

    As a black-owned company, we are passionate about discovering and sharing the next extraordinary coffee. Our aim is to be inclusive and welcoming to customers from all walks of life.

    #Clique, we would love to hear your thoughts on this!

  • Black Bookstore Creates a Space for Young Black Kids to Understand Black History

    Black Bookstore Creates a Space for Young Black Kids to Understand Black History

    An African-Caribbean family-owned bookstore in Newark, NJ, sells books written by and about people of African descent.

    They carry a wide selection of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, as well as African art, drums, and Shona stones. The building also includes a community center for yoga, lectures, movies, parties, and rentals.

    Since 1992, Source of Knowledge has been serving the Newark, NJ community. What started as a bookstore has grown into a community center that focuses on Black art, literature, culture, and community.

    The brand provides a space for young people to discover themselves among the shelves, for students to delve deeper into Radical Black thought, and for local Newark artists to come together in community and love.

    Source of Knowledge is more than just a bookstore; it’s an institution of learning. Surrounded by incense, artwork, and conversation, visitors often find it difficult to leave.

    It is a treasure trove of knowledge, a valuable resource for anyone seeking information about Black life in America and beyond. The Source of Knowledge Bookstore in Newark has become a significant resource.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this?

  • Cookie Company Creates Vegan Lactation Line Perfect for Expectant and New Moms in Milk Production

    Cookie Company Creates Vegan Lactation Line Perfect for Expectant and New Moms in Milk Production

    Shalonda Vasquez, drawing on her background and a baking tradition passed down from her grandmother’s kitchen, founded Sofia & Grace. The company was established when her twin daughters were just one year old.

    The company embodies the playful spirit of its namesake twins and offers a menu filled with adventurous flavors like red velvet, maple, sweet potato, S’mores, coconut caramel, PB&J, as well as vegan and traditional cookie options.

    Since opening its doors in 2017, Sofia & Grace Cookie Company has been delighting communities in Brooklyn and beyond with delicious cookies, snacks, and baked treats.

    As Brooklyn’s happiest destination for baked desserts, Sofia & Grace Cookie Company brings back the joy of childhood. Each bite offers a taste of pure happiness!

    The brand has curated a line of cookies specifically for expectant and new moms who may benefit from additional support in milk production. The vegan lactation line is designed to provide that assistance.

    What are your thoughts on this, #Clique?

  • Black-Owned Winery “Theopolis Vineyards” Promotes Diversity in the Wine Industry

    Black-Owned Winery “Theopolis Vineyards” Promotes Diversity in the Wine Industry

    Theopolis Vineyards is a small-lot vineyard and handcrafted winery located in California’s prestigious Yorkville Highlands of the Anderson Valley.

    Established in 2003, wine critic Robert Parker bestowed a stellar rating of 94-96 points upon the wine made from grapes harvested from Theopolis Vineyards, marking a spectacular showing for the vintner’s first harvest in 2006.

    Emboldened by the exceptional fruit produced by the land, founder Theodora R. Lee, also known as Theo-patra, Queen of the Vineyards, bottles her own award-winning wines.

    In addition to bottling the richly intense and flavorful Petite Sirah and Rosé of Petite Sirah, Theopolis Vineyards also strikes a lighter note by bottling Symphony, a white wine that is a crossing of Muscat and Grenache Gris.

    In 2001, Ms. Lee purchased sheep land in the Yorkville Highlands of Anderson Valley and began developing her vineyard. This process involved various complexities, including clearing the land, conducting soil tests, obtaining permits to remove some trees, drilling an agricultural well, and terracing the property. Finally, in 2003, Ms. Lee planted her 5-acre vineyard. She adopted her Greek name from pledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and established Theopolis Vineyards.

    What are your thoughts on this, #Clique?

  • Botanically-Infused Jam by Black-Owned Brand “Berry & Thyme”

    Botanically-Infused Jam by Black-Owned Brand “Berry & Thyme”

    Berry & Thyme specializes in making fruit preserves and marrying them with an herb, spice, pepper, or flower to give you fancy jam flavors.

    Erin Burrise, a born and raised Northern California girl with a few notches of time in Portland, Oregon, under her belt, along with her roots growing up in a Black and Filipino household. Her years in Portland jump-started the expansion of her palate to unique flavors and broadened her appreciation for adventurous culinary experiences.

    The brand focuses on creating flavors that bring nostalgia and familiarity, like strawberry jam, then giving it a fun and unique twist by infusing it with locally grown lavender, one of the favorite parts about running this company. This type of creativity has been so fulfilling.

    Using simple, delicious ingredients without adding artificial preservatives, commercial pectin, or thickeners.

    Berry & Thyme was launched because the brand believes that one deserves to taste unique products.

    Each preserve is so special; the flavors Berry & Thyme offers are something to have in the kitchen. The brand hopes to refine the feel and taste of love put into each and every jar.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this?

  • Black-Owned Tea Company “The Black Leaf Tea” Is On a Journey to Cultivate and Promote Wellness in the Black Community Through Organic Blends and Ingredients With Every Cup of Tea

    Black-Owned Tea Company “The Black Leaf Tea” Is On a Journey to Cultivate and Promote Wellness in the Black Community Through Organic Blends and Ingredients With Every Cup of Tea

    For centuries, tea has symbolized healing, luxury, and community. The Black Leaf Tea strives to bring people together through culture, healing, and the pleasure of sipping.

    Crafting some of the most delicious blends, The Black Leaf Tea encourages people to come together and build community.

    At The Black Leaf Tea, the brand is on a journey to add a little joy to life through tea sipping, cozy aromas, flavors, and togetherness.

    Amber Jackson owns The Black Leaf Tea & Culture Shop, and she is a Chicago native with a passion for tea, people, and Black culture.

    The Black Leaf Tea & Culture Shop was launched to share a love for tea, engage the community, and celebrate Black culture.

    The tea blends are all designed and formulated organically, making them as unique as the people who drink them.

    After almost 4 years of growth, the brand decided it was time to change their name and went for something simple yet unique: “The Black Leaf Tea”.

    Cultivating community, promoting wellness, and serving high-quality blends through every ingredient, every blend, and every cup of tea, the brand strives to transport tea lovers into a relaxing environment where they can discover wellness, healing, and themselves.

    Take a sip, relax, and energize with the sensational, bold, and bright blends of The Black Leaf Tea.

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  • Black Sisters Run A Wine Company and Fund The Dreams Of Black Girls In The Wine Industry

    Black Sisters Run A Wine Company and Fund The Dreams Of Black Girls In The Wine Industry

    Sisters who were raised in different parts of the world, Robin and Andréa, developed a love for wine at a young age while growing up in two of the world’s most renowned wine-growing regions.

    Driven by their shared passion for everything related to wine, winemaking, and a desire to bring a fresh approach to the industry, The McBride Sisters Collection was born.

    Today, McBride Sisters has not only become the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States, but also one of the most inclusive, accessible, socially aware, and sustainable.

    The SHE CAN canned wine collection, along with the SHE CAN Professional Development Fund, draws inspiration from the tireless efforts of women who are turning their dreams into reality and breaking barriers every day.

    The McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund aims to support the professional growth of women in the wine industry, striving to bridge the gender and race gap.

    Continuing their commitment, the McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund invests in the education and mastery of the wine business for professional women on their journey.

    The brand proudly offers a distinctive portfolio of award winning brands: McBride Sisters Collection, Black Girl Magic, and SHE CAN Wines and spritzers.

  • Pat McGrath Labs Transforms and Creates Beauty On A Global Scale

    Pat McGrath Labs Transforms and Creates Beauty On A Global Scale

    Pat McGrath is the world’s most influential and in-demand makeup artist. For over 25 years, McGrath’s creative vision has made her a tour de force whose legendary and creative power has transformed both beauty and fashion on a global scale.

    Each season, Pat McGrath Labs conceptualizes and creates beauty looks for over 60 ready-to-wear and couture shows in Milan, Paris, London, and New York for the world’s most prestigious luxury brands and designers, including Prada, Miu Miu, Dior, Burberry, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Balenciaga, and McQueen, to name a few.

    While the brand continues to set global beauty trends and elevate the art of makeup within the fashion industry’s most demanding environments backstage at runway presentations for the most iconic couturiers and coveted international brands.

    The brand’s debut product, GOLD 001, sold out in record-breaking time when it launched on Pat’s social media channels in 2015. Since then, PAT MCGRATH LABS has continued to launch obsession-worthy cosmetics, collaborations, and curations that have pushed the boundaries of beauty like no other brand in the world.

    Since its launch, PAT MCGRATH LABS has been breaking global sales records, including becoming the biggest selling beauty brand in Selfridges’ history with its in-store launch in April 2019.

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