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IKEA just announced its new Överallt furniture collection is set to launch in May. The collection will feature a host of African designers from five different nations. Överallt was showcased during the Design Indaba Festival in Cape Town, the same place where IKEA originally teamed up with African decor designers. The upcoming launch includes work from Sengalese fashion designer Selly Raby Kane, South African textile designer Laduma Ngxokolo, and Kenyan design office Studio Propolis. IKEA’s move comes after other retailers have started major partnerships with Black designers and Black-owned brands. For Black History Month, Target launched Heritage and Heroes products designed and curated by some of its Black employees. Överallt has also been inspired by African culture and, more specifically, areas for socializing. Check out some of the featured pieces here: Photo: IKEA Photo: IKEA Photo: IKEA Photo: IKEA
Throughout history, the world has been introduced to many people with the “it” factor. While it may not be possible to articulate exactly what “it” is, it’s a beautiful combination of talent, influence, likeability, and authenticity. Some of the people described this way are Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Denzel Washington, and Tina Turner. And when it comes to sports, one of the names sure to come up as having “it” is Deion Sanders. From his multi-sport professional career to his captivating personality, fans have admired Sanders for years. But this star power wasn’t by happenstance — it came from hard work, dedication, and faith. Sanders was born in Fort Myers, FL, and began his sports career early in life across several sports, eventually attending Florida State University as a decorated athlete. His collegiate career would land him a spot in the NFL and the MLB. Simultaneously playing in both professional leagues for several years, Sanders completed 270 solo tackles, five forced...
Klarna, the popular pay-in-four app, has announced that rapper A$AP Rocky has joined the company as an investor and CEO for a day. In a press release announcement, it was revealed that the New York rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, will also join the company’s GiveOne sustainability initiative. His participation in this program involves pledging 1 percent of his initial Klarna investment to impactful planet health projects focusing on climate and biodiversity. His chosen project is the Miti Alliance in Kenya and its founder Michael Waiyaki. According to the organization’s official website, the Miti Alliance — which began in 2018 — has a mission to replant indigenous trees in water catchment areas. The organization has had the impact of planting more than 10,000 trees since its inception. “Klarna is a company that looks ahead and challenges the status quo, which makes partnering with them so appealing to me,” said A$AP Rocky in the press release announcement. “I’m excited to begin...
AI messaging company Holler is well on it’s way to proving that Black founders can obtain VC funding to help power their startups and fuel their missions to change the world. According to TechCrunch, the Black-owned tech company has just announced the raise of a $36 million Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $51 million overall. The round was co-led by CityRock Venture Partners and New General Market Partners, with participation from other investors such as Gaingels, Interplay Ventures, Relevance Ventures, Towerview Ventures and WorldQuant Ventures. MarTech Series reports that Holler plans to use the new funds to “invest in the research, engineering and development around conversational media, and the original creative content intended to drive its use.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Holler (@holler.io) Holler — which is described as a conversational media company — initially launched with a mission to become a news and video content app before...
Black people are killed by the police for just being Black—while running, walking, wearing a hoodie, standing on a corner, and watching TV at home. In particular, Black people can be shot by the authorities for reaching for their ID during a traffic stop. Motivated by this traumatizing reality, 18-year-old Loyola University student , David Price, invented The Safety Pouch , a vehicle document and ID holder. The brilliant invention clips onto the driver’s side window to limit movement, make all documents easily accessible and allow for a safer exchange with the police. According to the website, the pouch comes in fluorescent orange for high visibility. When the convenient organizer is not in use, it can be clipped to the sun visor or stored anywhere in the car. While The Safety Pouch is a brilliant invention, it’s disheartening to know that Black men and women are forced to take extra steps to ensure their safety in light of the nonstop injustices our communities face. Some reactions...
Legendary actor and rapper, Will Smith, has definitely left his mark on the world of acting as well as in the music industry. However, his entrepreneurial and investing efforts are noteworthy as well. At 51-years-old, Will Smith’s estimated net worth is $350 million making him one of the highest-paid actors in the last 20 years according to Celebrity Net Worth . Over the years Smith has invested in several startups and launched his own business ventures. Here is a look at some of Smith’s entrepreneurial and investment endeavors. 1. Westbrook Inc. In 2019, Deadline announced Smith alongside his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, launched Westbrook Inc., a cross-platform multimedia company that will be home to the Smith family’s original content. Westbrook Inc. will serve as a holding company for Pinkett-Smith’s Emmy-nominated series, “Red Table Talk,” Overbrook Entertainment, Westbrook Studios, Westbrook Media, and Good Goods. 2. Just Water In 2015, The Chicago Tribune announced Will and...