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Beauty and Fashion

BDM covers beauty and fashion news as it applies to the Black community and its entrepreneurs.

Beauty and Fashion

The Lip Bar makeup brand announces expansion in 3,000 CVS stores

The founder and CEO of The Lip Bar has announced that her brand will now be available at 3,000 CVS stores in the U.S.

Uncle Funky’s Daughter announces launch at 2,100 Sally Beauty Stores

Beauty and Fashion

Uncle Funky’s Daughter announces launch at 2,100 Sally Beauty Stores

Sally Beauty will debut the brand’s Moisture Boost Travel Kit, a four-piece bundle curated to fight against dry and damaged hair.

Leading Ladies Connect hold business fair and networking event to empower women entrepreneurs

Retail & Online Distribution

Leading Ladies Connect hold business fair and networking event to empower women entrepreneurs

The event brought out dozens of business owners who had a chance to experience different products and participate in discussions about entrepreneurship.

SheaMoisture announces $10K grant recipients for 2023 Dream Fund

Beauty and Fashion

SheaMoisture announces $10K grant recipients for 2023 Dream Fund

In partnership with The Diversity Agency, SheaMoisture awarded this year’s five Dream Fund recipients a $10,000 grant each.

Grantees announced for Glossier's 2023 grant program to support Black-owned beauty businesses

Beauty and Fashion

Grantees announced for Glossier's 2023 grant program to support Black-owned beauty businesses

Six have been selected and will receive one-on-one mentorship, access to programming and resources, alums, and partners like Shopify and Google.

Mielle Organics partners with WNBA to promote textured hair products across the league

Beauty and Fashion

Mielle Organics partners with WNBA to promote textured hair products across the league

The Black-founded and woman-led global beauty brand unveiled the partnership at the 2023 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 15.

9 Black entrepreneurs selected for the 2023 EY Entrepreneurs Access Network program

9 Black entrepreneurs selected for the 2023 EY Entrepreneurs Access Network program

The latest cohort is comprised of fast-growing companies that focus on social good and matters of sustainability.

Black-owned doll company receives $10K grant from Verizon

Retail & Online Distribution

Black-owned doll company receives $10K grant from Verizon

Presented by recently retired NBA star Lou Williams, the cheque from Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program and partner LISC will support 11-year-old Zoe and her mom in growing the business.

Fifteen Percent Pledge celebrates third anniversary with the unveiling of Friends and Family Collective initiative launched with $850M VC fund

Fifteen Percent Pledge celebrates third anniversary with the unveiling of Friends and Family Collective initiative launched with $850M VC fund

More than 625 Black-owned businesses have developed business relationships with the global corporate sector, thanks partly to the Fifteen Percent Pledge.

BrainTrust Founder Studio unveils $25M fund for Black beauty and wellness founders

Beauty and Fashion

BrainTrust Founder Studio unveils $25M fund for Black beauty and wellness founders

The BrainTrust Fund will support more than 120 Black entrepreneurs who have sold more than $100 million in products at nearly 23,000 retail doors

Black embroidery artist Briana Ferguson honoured with Buffalo Business First Manufacturing Award

Beauty and Fashion

Black embroidery artist Briana Ferguson honoured with Buffalo Business First Manufacturing Award

When 30-year-old Briana Ferguson was coping with the impact of the pandemic, she, like many, decided to learn a new skill.

Black-owned Kurvy Kouture Co. opens new storefront in downtown Lethbridge to promote body positivity

Beauty and Fashion

Black-owned Kurvy Kouture Co. opens new storefront in downtown Lethbridge to promote body positivity

The Lethbridge community and its citizens have embraced Kurvy Kouture Co., which is on a mission to show women that “your body is good."