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Uncle Nearest Distillery $108 Million Troubles: What This Means for Black-Owned Businesses and Black Wealth

Nearest Green Distillery, home to the celebrated Uncle Nearest Whiskey, has been placed under receivership by a federal judge. This move came after the distillery defaulted on over $108 million in loans from lender Farm Credit Mid-America.Kentucky+8AfroTech+8Distillery Trail+8 The court found that loan defaults began as early as January 2024, with multiple failures to meet […]

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Centering Black Mental Health

Centering Black Mental Health: Rest, Resilience, and Intentional Living

Why Black Mental Health Matters We’ve been told to hustle and grind, but what about our well-being? Being busy isn’t the same as being healthy. Chronic stress harms our brains, our hearts, and even shortens our lives. For Black communities, this stress is compounded by history, slavery, segregation, racism, microaggressions, and systemic injustice have left

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African American history

African American History: Celebrating the Triumphs and Struggles

How many times have we heard history described as “his story”? But what happens when half that story remains untold? This isn’t just about dates or names—it’s about resilience that built nations, joy that defied oppression, and voices that refused silence. We’re stepping into a 500-year journey through documented triumphs and systemic struggles. From coded

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Black Excellence: Empowering Narratives of Success

Celebrating Black Excellence is about honoring the achievements and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. It’s a testament to the power of resilience, determination, and talent. One such inspiring figure is Haile Selassie, a symbol of African Pride and a leader who left an indelible mark on the world. His legacy continues to inspire and

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Confronting America’s White Supremacy Problem

We face a harsh truth: systemic racism is deeply rooted in our society. White supremacy isn’t just about extremist groups. It’s a widespread system that keeps racial inequality alive through power, laws, and wealth.   This issue affects many parts of American life. It’s seen in school policies, wealth gaps, policing, voting rights, and healthcare

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You bleach or lighten your skin because you feel that your Black isn’t beautiful enough or signifies power and success.

From Nigeria to Pakistan, St. Vincent to Sri Lanka, millions of people are still searching for ways to lighten their skin. And while beauty trends come and go, the desire for lighter skin runs deeper than fashion. It’s a legacy of slavery, colonization, and colorism. It’s a symptom of poor self worth, confidence, and support.

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The Bronz Circle Newsletter Launch

Hey Fam, Thank you for subscribing to Spiced Bronz! You didn’t just support a greeting card brand, you invested in culture, calm, and collective healing. As a paid member, you now have access to: ✅ A monthly printable greeting card & envelope 🎧 Exclusive playlist drops and behind-the-scenes vlogs 🛍️ First dibs on new products

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When the Bag Is Louder Than the Battle: A Word to Tone-Deaf Black Celebrities & Influencers

This is a message from someone who loves our people too much to stay quiet. To the Black celebrities, content creators, and influencers who’ve risen on the wings of Black culture: this is not a cancellation notice, this is a call-in! You carry the spotlight, the reach, and the power that many of us don’t.

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The World Is Eating Off The Congo (DRC)

Imagine a land so rich in natural resources that it could power the world—literally. A land bursting with gold, diamonds, copper, coltan, and cobalt. Now imagine the people of that land living in abject poverty, fear, and devastation, while the rest of the world profits. And yes, the world is benefiting from their soil, blood,

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