It’s more important than ever that we pour into our communities and support small businesses. One great way to do this is to shop Black-Owned for the holidays. I hope you check out the shops of all of the proud sellers on this list. You’re bound to find the perfect gift for your friends and loved ones!

I found her beautiful voice on ACX and I didn’t even know she was Guyanese at first! We instantly connected over the book and our mutual passion for telling more diverse stories, especially those representing the global Caribbean Diaspora. I’ve interviewed Rukiya below. I hope her journey can inspire you! Plus, I have included a sneak peek of Departure Story, the audiobook!

As the summer months roll in, let’s celebrate Vitamin D3 season! Our bodies naturally generate vitamin D3 when we get lots of sunlight, but did you know that melanated folks tend to produce less D3? Fortunately, Black Girl Vitamins has a supplement that gives us our full daily dose of D3 every day, rain or shine!

Today we’re talking to actress, producer, and multitalented creative, Andrea Lewis. Andrea Lewis is the Executive Producer of The Black Beauty Effect on Netflix.