Humans haven’t been to the moon since 1972. Since then, only 12 males have ever set foot on the moon. Jasmin Moghbeli, who is of Iranian descent and from Baldwin, New York, might become the first woman to set foot on the moon by 2024. The Artemis Program is on track to send the first …
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There are a decent amount of CBD shops on Long Island. However, they are rarely ran by women, let alone a Black woman. But, this is the case for the owner of Your CBD Store Port Jefferson. The store was launched by Wading River Resident Dee Earle Browning. After going through back surgery, struggling to …
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Did you know this year’s theme for Black History Month is health and wellness? Kick it with us as we dive into Uncommon Black History Facts that weren’t taught in school. What Black History Facts were you taught in school? Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with us by sharing your stories of Black Excellence with us! To nominate …
Business is no joke: finances, marketing, content creation. It’s a lot! And a pandemic, overall, does not help. On top of the typical demands of a business, women of color encounter additional obstacles to success. Zippia reported the average wage for a white entrepreneur is $63,918. For a Black entrepreneur, it is $55,879 and for …
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We celebrate Black excellence 24/7, all 365 days of the year, but for Black History Month, we’re doing a little something special. Throughout the month, we’re highlighting Black Long Island businesses you may not have known about. Today, we’re shining a light on some mouthwatering meals from a Food Network star. Food from a three-time …
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