Episodes
Working from home means we haven't worn jeans in months. This week's small business spotlight is Blk & Bold! Founders Pernell & Rod, created BLK & Bold with a desire to make purpose popular. They welcome the obligation to equip young people with tools to live their best lives and overcome familiar unfortunate circumstances by turning a daily ritual, enjoying a cup of coffee & tea, into a means of giving back. BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its profits to initiatives aligned to...
Published 08/30/20
This week we say her name: Breonna Taylor Breonna was murdered by the Louisville Police Dept on March 13th. Justice has not been served. Continue to fight for Breonna and all the innocent lives lost from police brutality, negligence, racism, and the oppressive systems that allow this to continue happening and without consequence. Visit the BLM link tree to support Breonna Taylor and her family as well as the larger Black Lives Matter movement. --- Send in a voice message:...
Published 08/23/20
If you know us, you know we love a good chip. This week, we rate the Old Dutch. This week's small minority business shoutout is: CREACETION, by Adrian "Ace" Evans IV, a Philadelphia based visual artist. "CREACETION seeks to find a combination of texture and color to materialize a vibe, a sensation, a mood on every canvas. These unique combinations result in the moments of calm and chaos seen in every piece. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and I hope that my art can be that moment  of...
Published 08/16/20
Flo Milli told us to "run that cash up" so we are SPRINTINGGGG! Today, we are talkin all about working out and eating healthy! This weeks small minority business shoutout is: IM IT Fitness owned by Ionie Banner (UCHICAGO '21) This awesome minority owned business focuses on making fitness affordable for everyone, especially those who have faced greater obstacles in achieving better healthy outcomes. Rather than tell people to restrict themselves, IM IT Fitness hopes to teach people how to...
Published 08/09/20
Meeting the friends, transferring schools, and flying to Paris...this week is all about the L.D.R. This weeks small minority business shoutout is: Ink by 8 Ball owned by Jordan Andrews (UPENN '20) "ink by 8 ball started with a girl and a drawing pad. inspired by the resiliency of nature and the power of Black bodies, this now 22-year-old artist brings digital illustrations to life with memorable characters and relatable moments. this is art for the modern client - young, sophisticated,...
Published 08/01/20
Hey roomies, get to know us on our first episode! Be sure to check out Black Spice Bakery on Instagram and give Leslie some loveeeee! You can follow us on Instagram and email [email protected] with any businesses to spotlight, questions, and comments about are latest topic! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/justmovedin/message
Published 08/01/20