Happy Sunday! Whether you're a new subscriber or an existing subscriber, welcome back. Here are a few articles you should check out from this week!
LYS Beauty, the first Black-owned clean makeup and skincare brand, secured investment this week through a series A round led by Encore Consumer Capital. This funding is vital due to the April 8 expansion into over 800 Sephora and Khol's locations. In other business news, Bread Beauty Supply, a Black-owned haircare brand, was acquired this week by Cost of Doing Business (CODB). CODB is a holding company co-founded by Olamide Olowe, Topicals CEO. In 2022, McKinsey released a report about Black representation in the beauty industry. In the report, it detailed that Black consumers spent $6.6 billion on beauty, which is 11% of the total U.S. beauty market. So, both LYS and Bread Beauty Supply are occupying spaces that already have consumers and immense market potential.
This week, we hit a big milestone: over 5,000 subscribers.So there’s no better time than now to formally introduce myself to those who’ve been here from the start and those who are new. I’m Z. Masongo, and I started Malindi Press to cultivate a collection of like minds.
Check out the letter below to learn more about the why, goals, and roadmap for this space we’re building together.
Got tired of waiting for Rihanna to drop a new album, so we took matters into our own hands. We pulled some gems from her old albums to create what we think is a pretty great project.
Check it out below.
In this episode of Pause for a Moment, we examine the legacy and impact of student activism at HBCUs. From the Civil Rights Movement to today’s campus protests, HBCU students have long been at the forefront of social change. We’ll explore how their activism has shaped history, the issues driving student movements now, and the challenges they face in pushing for change. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon!
"The Terminal": Where we navigate the vast sea of information to bring you the essential stops for our global Black audience. As a bustling terminal serves as a gateway to new destinations, our curated content will be your passport to knowledge, empowerment, and connection. Embark on this journey with us as we explore the world from a unique perspective—yours.
With Olympic aspirations, there is a skateboarding movement being built in Kenya.
LVMH Prize announced 8 finalists. Tolu Coker and Torishéju Dumi are among the finalists. Past Black winners include Grace Wales Bonner (U.K.-2016) and Thebe Magugu (South Africa-2019).
Coco Gauff announced the launch of management firm Coco Gauff Enterprises.
Early reviews for “Sinners” directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan are calling it a hit.
Conversations this week
Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan sat down with Hot 97 to speak about their new film "Sinners" releasing on April 18.
Damon Wayans sat down with Shannon Sharpe to speak about his career.
Artist Rashid Johnson speaks with Harper’s Bazaar about the inspiration behind his Soul Paintings.
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