A Curated Journey Through Five Decades of Black Cinema That Shaped American Culture: Bacon’s Top 50 Black Movie Picks The canon of Black cinema isn’t just entertainment—it’s a living archive of resilience, creativity, and cultural truth-telling. These fifty films represent more than box office numbers or critical acclaim; they’re the stories that reflected us to…
Morgan McClure Kokaram has built her career on a simple premise: strong legal foundations and genuine relationships aren’t mutually exclusive. As the legal overseer and one of the producers at RodFather Productions, she’s proven that you can protect the work and protect the people at the same time. When RodFather Productions’ debut feature, Both Eyes…
When Aloni Ford’s childhood home in Altadena burned down in the Eaton fires this past January, 51 years of family memories went with it. But even before that devastating loss, Ford had already begun finding healing and purpose on the water. Today, from her home in Marina Del Rey, she’s building something extraordinary: spaces where…
When you think about luxury spirits, you might envision old-world distilleries, centuries-old traditions, and a landscape that has historically excluded Black voices from the ownership table. Blackleaf Organic Vodka is changing that narrative entirely. As the world’s first certified organic French vodka and a Black-owned luxury brand, Blackleaf represents more than just exceptional taste. It…
When It’s Not Like That premieres on Prime Video on January 25th, audiences will meet Gail, the kind of friend who makes you laugh when you need it most and shows up with advice that actually helps. Played by Marissa Chanel Hampton, Gail is the heartbeat of this eight-episode drama series that explores how families…
Artist and entrepreneur Melissa A. Mitchell doesn’t do shortcuts. Mitchell’s participation in the Goldman Sachs program also represented a pivotal moment for her. It was not only about gaining access to education but also about building a community of like-minded individuals who were equally passionate about entrepreneurship. This network allowed her to exchange ideas, share…
Let’s be clear: Daphnique Springs could’ve played it safe. She was just 10 credits away from her chemistry degree, the stable path, the kind of future that makes parents proud and keeps the lights on. But somewhere between beakers and formulas, she realized she was built for something bigger than what chemistry could contain. So…
The first thing Tamika Barker-Smith wants you to know about luxury is that it should feel personal. It should speak to who you are, not just what you can afford. When she founded Miki Tinelle in 2023, she set out to redefine accessibility in luxury by elevating the conversation around what it truly means and…
You hired someone to help. This was supposed to make life easier. So why are you still doing everything yourself, just with the added stress of managing another person? If you’re an entrepreneur who’s finally ready to delegate but finding it nearly impossible to actually let go, you’re not alone. And the problem isn’t that…
Let’s be honest about something most business advice skips over: sometimes the client isn’t right, the project isn’t working, and you need to end the relationship. But when you’re building a business as a Black woman, every decision feels weighted differently. We’re taught to be grateful for every opportunity, to work twice as hard, and…
