Reports of Pelé in Palliative Care are False, Soccer Legend’s Family Says
Reports of international soccer legend Pelé in palliative care for colon cancer are off the mark, his family says.
The Independent reported the condition of the Brazilian soccer great, who was placed in the hospital last week to re-evaluate his treatment for colon cancer, is not as grave as previously reported.
Doctors who are treating the 82-year-old have put out a statement that was posted to his Instagram account reassuring fans that he is “still undergoing treatment and the state of health remains stable.”
Pelé is being treated at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo.
The announcement stated (translated from Portuguese): “Edson Arantes do Nascimento was admitted to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein last Tuesday for a reassessment of chemotherapy therapy of the colon tumour, identified in September 2021. He is still undergoing treatment and the state of health remains stable. He has also had a good response to respiratory infection care, with no worsening of the condition in the last 24 hours.”
Pelé also released a statement pertaining to his health status.
“My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive. I’m strong, with a lot of hope and I follow my treatment as usual. I want to thank the entire medical and nursing team for all the care I have received.
“I have a lot of faith in God and every message of love I receive from you all over the world keeps me full of energy. And watch Brazil in the World Cup too!
The still-popular retired soccer player had surgery last year in September to remove a tumor. In an updated report from The Independent earlier today, Kely, one of Pele’s daughters, said that he had COVID-19 about three weeks ago, which led to a respiratory infection.
“He is sick, he is old, but at the moment he is being treated for a respiratory infection and when he gets better he will be back home,” Kely said. “He is not saying goodbye in a hospital right now.”
After Deion Sanders’ HBCU Coaching Stint, Lifestyle Influencer MsHBCU Calls For Continued HBCU Support
As a young publicist, Brandy Star Merriweather (socially known as MsHBCU) is always looking to support multicultural efforts that align with helping her peers at HBCUs level opportunity within their careers.
General Motors (GM) is doing just that through their 10-week immersive summer internship and talent acquisition diversity pipeline programs. As GM aspires to be the most inclusive company in the world, their support for the HBCU community continues as they are the exclusive sponsor for the largest and most popular HBCU athletic conference–SWAC.
(Image: Courtesy of Brandy Merriweather via BStar PR)
“Working with GM to amplify the visibility of their efforts toward the electric future as they put my peers onto more opportunities is so stirring. With GM we have the educational support for EV adoption within our local communities. I see how they are authentically spreading awareness and familiarity of the General Motors vehicles brands, mission, and EV adoption education. I stan—and look forward to enjoying the football game even more knowing there’s so much more GM has planned,” says MsHBCU.
(Image: Courtesy of Faris is Legendary via BStar PR)
From Home Depot’s ‘Retool Your School’, to General Motor’s ‘Discover The Unexpected’, Brandy Merriweather believes that companies who provide support for HBCUs are making mutually beneficial investments into the maximized value of their brand. It’s not just the support but the consistency and internal inclusion which will only continue building the future. As an entrepreneur Brandy is continuing her career by advocating for HBCUs, content creators, and GenZ. She is trailblazing change within the creator community but continuously creating solutions. Her passion for the future matches GM’s.
Brandy was able to experience the SWAC Championship and witnessed GM’s on-site activation featuring the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 and 2022 GMC Yukon AT4. In addition to showing up at the tailgate, they presented three checks totaling over $130,000, and announced they are giving both of the school’s coaches a GM vehicle and a HBCU Mother $50,000 towards a new GM vehicle.
“This type of support should not change. What Deion Sanders has done for the HBCU community the last three years is commendable,” says MsHBCU.
“Him stepping away as JSU’s coach gives us the unique opportunity to continue to build authentic relationships and visibility. If the mission is to focus on the players, the HBCU community, and hope for impact–then the priority of efforts should continue. It is up to the team, city, media, sponsors, and more to continue their inclusion efforts and priority toward HBCUs” says MsHBCU.
10 Black Companies Offering Top Party Goods For All Your Holiday Party Hosting Needs
Tis’ the season to surround your Christmas tree with gifts for loved ones. As you head into the holiday season, it’s only right to wrap your gifts and decorate your homes with essentials that are For Us By Us! Here are 10 Black companies offering top party goods for all your holiday party hosting needs.
Black Paper Party
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Black Paper Party has made a name for itself for its Black-centric gift wrapping paper and gift boxes. The 2022 collection includes jungle print gift wrap, ornaments, holiday cards, and gift tag stickers. In addition to online, the line is sold at Target, Walmart, and Amazon.
Midnight Reflections
Midnight Reflections
Midnight Reflections has gift wrapping, ornaments, and holiday essentials aimed at diversifying he holiday season.
Estelle Colored Glass
Estelle Colored Glass
Estelle Colored Glass serves as a luxury brand of hand-blown colored glass cake stands and stemware in a mix of jewel tones and soft pastels. The company was inspired by the founder’s grandmother, Estelle, who had a passion for antiquing and made weekly visits to her favorite shops in small neighboring South Carolina towns.
The pieces are best described as “jewels for your table” that can add life to your desserts and holiday dishes. Prop your desserts on their iconic pastel-stained glassware and bedazzled your guests. They have a holiday collection on sale that includes regal goblets and flutes.
Greentop Gifts
Greentop Gifts
Greentop Gifts has the perfect holiday gift-wrapping paper for your gift-wrapping needs.
Effortless Composition
Effortless Composition
Effortless Composition is a curated collection of Black-owned home goods. The pieces are great for decorating your home and adding a touch of the African diaspora to your space. Pieces include Bamboo Basket Candle Holders, throws and pillows, decorative bowls, and more.
FOLKUS
FOLKUS
FOLKUS is the Black-owned eco-friendly collection of gift wrapping paper that possess a multipurpose use as tablecloths and even wallpaper.
Black Like I Never Left
Black Like I Never Left
Set your drinks on these homemade coasters from Black Like I Never Left. The brand draws its inspiration from the African diaspora by showcasing original designs that blend eclectic, modern, and minimalist styles in a way that celebrates the Black community.
The company launched in July 2020 with two sets of HBCU-themed coasters and has grown to include over 45 designs and counting.
Black Pepper Paperie Co.
Black Pepper Paperie Co.
Based in Washington DC, Black Pepper Paperie Co. is a mixed-media art and design studio that creates surface pattern designs and original handcrafted pieces that can be used for wearable ceramic art and home decor. The studio is run by Hadiya Williams who helps showcase the pieces inspired by the African diaspora.
Ceramic Meltdown
Ceramic Meltdown
Ceramic Meltdown is a line of Kyle Lee-designed ceramic pieces that serve as vases, cups, plates, bowls, and even candles.
Afro Unicorn is a Black-owned line of assorted party favors that have been sold at Walmart. The holiday collection includes sweaters, socks, mugs, a Black Santa puzzle, and more.
Samia Lynn
Samia Lynn
Samia Lynn is an Etsy-run shop of original designs for gift wrapping paper, holiday cards, and more.
Venus Island
Venus Island
Venus Island boasts a collection of African and Caribbean-inspired holiday accessories including gift wraps, gift bags, tissue paper, gift cards, and even jewelry and umbrellas that make for the perfect gifts.
Angela Yee Makes Exit From ‘The Breakfast Club’ Gearing Up for Debut of ‘Way Up with Angela Yee’
After 12 years and many great times, The Breakfast Clubwill be missing perhaps the most joyous part of the team as Angela Yeedeparts the program to be featured on her own show — on the same station.
Earlier this year, when Yee tweeted out this message, “The breakfast club as you know it is officially over,” it caused shockwaves because it wasn’t announced that she would be departing the morning show to lead her own.
Speculation swirled that the radio program itself was over. But, she clarified her message by stating that she will have a new midday show titled, Way Up with Angela Yee.
The breakfast club as you know it is officially over
Now, the time has come for the young radio veteran to step into her own.
According to The Huffington Post, Yee’s last day on the team at Power 105.1 was Friday, Dec. 2, and a celebration ensued as she bid farewell after sitting down with Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy for the entirety of the syndicated radio show, The Breakfast Club for 12 years.
“Job well done,” Charlamagne Tha God stated during her last appearance on the show as a co-host. “They can never take away what we built. We’ve all made history together as a radio show.”
DJ Envy: “I’m gonna miss my sister.”
Yee’s show, Way Up with Angela Yee, is slated to start next year during the midday slot on the same station.
The talented personality had an exclusive interview with Variety and briefed the media outlet about the start of The Breakfast Club.
“When I first was coming over to iHeart it was Clear Channel at the time, me and Charlamagne and Envy all knew each other. Envy actually worked with me at Sirius and Charlamagne used to be on the ‘Wendy’ show, they both had been on my show before. It’s always a scary thing to leave something that is comfortable and certain for something unknown, especially when so many people are telling you that it’s not a good idea. Before I went there, I actually was considering moving to Philly or Atlanta to work in radio, but New York was the No. 1 market.”
As she embarks on the next chapter of her life, she does admit that waking up later will be a relief after so many years.
“I cannot wait to sleep until like 7 a.m. That’s going to be a blessing — although traffic is going to be a nightmare. For the past 18 years, I’ve been doing morning radio so it’s going to be such a relief to sleep a little later. That’s something I’m definitely not used to and I’m very excited for that. It’s going to be a life changer. Can I just start with that?”
No Surprise Here: Sale of Parler to Ye Won’t Happen
The business dealings of Ye are continuing to crumble as he persists in making media appearances.
Parler, the right-wing conservative social media platform that took off after Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, announced that it will no longer sell the company to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
The company, which is run by the husband of Ye’s friend, conservative pundit Candace Owens, released a statement following Ye’s appearance on right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones‘ platform, Infowars. During the interview, Ye stated his admiration for Adolf Hitler several times, bringing more heat to the music producer.
Although the announcement was made after Ye’s appearance, Parler says it reached its decision last month.
“In response to numerous media inquiries, Parlement Technologies would like to confirm that the company has mutually agreed with Ye to terminate the intent of sale of Parler. This decision was made in the interest of both parties in mid-November.
“Parler will continue to pursue future opportunities for growth and the evolution of the platform for our vibrant community.”
In response to numerous media inquiries, Parlement Technologies would like to confirm that the company has mutually agreed with Ye to terminate the intent of sale of Parler. This decision was made in the interest of both parties in mid-November.
Last month, BLACK ENTERPRISE reported that Ye had such a fascination with Hitler that he had planned to name an album after the late Nazi leader.
A business associate of Ye expressed to CNN two months ago that “the artist created a hostile work environment, in part, through his ‘obsession’ with Hitler.”
“He would praise Hitler by saying how incredible it was that he was able to accumulate so much power and would talk about all the great things he and the Nazi Party achieved for the German people,” according to the associate.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Discusses Invest South/West Inititative To Bring Investment To City’s Black, Latinx Neighborhoods
In 2019, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfootannounced the Invest South/West Initiative; a plan meant to spur development and investment in 10 neighborhoods on the Windy City’s South and West sides.
This month, the mayor and her staff are celebrating the third anniversary of the initiative while at the same time acknowledging there’s a lot of work left to be done.
“I came into office recognizing that there were huge disparities in investment in majority Black and Latino areas all over our city. Many of these areas have seen no investment in decades, and I knew that if we were going to, frankly, heal our city, move our city forward, expand our tax base and our populations, then that disinvestment absolutely had to be addressed,” Lightfoot told BLACK ENTERPRISE.
“People talk a lot about public safety, but if you look at the root causes of crime, a lot of it arises from generational poverty, so creating a set of vibrant communities where young Black boys, in particular, could see themselves in the future of their neighborhood or city that wasn’t preordained to be part of a gang, to be part of illegal activity that was also critically important, so Invest South/West is exactly what it says if you know our city the South and West sides are majority Black and Latinx and the idea was initially to take 750 million city dollars and invest it in these neighborhoods.”
That initial $750 million investment has turned into $2.2 billion, almost evenly divided between city dollar and private-sector philanthropic dollars to bring in new businesses and support small businesses, including pharmacies and supermarkets, and beautify these communities. In addition to businesses, the Invest South/West initiative is restoring historic buildings and fostering equity and resilience through affordable housing, wider streets, green spaces for concerts and public events, and so much more.
“We took a very data-driven approach to show the business community that it’s in its best interest to invest in these communities and said, in essence “you’re leaving dollars on the table,’” Lightfoot said.
“These are customers who want to purchase goods and services and who do but not in their neighborhoods because the amenities are not there.”
Invest South/West project includes a proposed redevelopment of 0.6 acres of space in the Bronzeville section of Chicago into a six-story building containing 12,000 square feet of commercial space and 25 mixed-income residential units.
Earlier this summer, construction began on two developments in the Auburn Gresham section, one part that will contain 28 affordable residences and 5,200 square feet of commercial space to be occupied by West African food purveyor AYO Foods.
The other site, at 757 W. 79th St., will include 30 affordable apartments and 3,300 square feet of commercial space occupied by the KLEO Community Center and The Park Supper Club. During construction, anticipated to last 18 months, both sites will feature art by Chicago muralist Rahmaan Statik.
Other communities on the South and West sides of Chicago that are part of the initiative include Austin, where a redevelopment plan is set for the former Laramie Bank building, and Humboldt Park, where a $53.9 million proposal will rehabilitate the landmark Pioneer Bank building with an entrepreneurial incubator space, Latino cultural center, and office space for the lead architect, JGMA.
To ensure that the 10 communities received the things they needed to beautify, improve, and support the neighborhoods, the city used the same data-driven approach to talk to members of each community.
Mayor Lightfoot and the Invest South/West Initiative also had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, which hit the country and the world less than a year into the project and threatened it. Lightfoot said during that time, communication was paramount to continue the project, and when project leaders could meet in person with masks, they got right back to work.
Now the project is looking to the future to continue the development, especially in what is becoming troubling economic times, something Lightfoot said the Windy City is prepared for.
“The future of the project is multi-tiered,” Lightfoot told Black Enterprise. “We got to keep pushing forward on the vertical construction that we started, you know as well as I know that construction costs have risen about 10% on many projects, so we’re working with the developers to address those increases into the project budget and I think we’re in good shape. We’re also doing what we call infill development, the streetscape work, bike racks, sidewalks, street signs, the affordable housing, and the green spaces that work continues, and we’re going to continue delivering on that.”
Tis The Season! Here’s A Cozy, Timeless Black Christmas Movie Line-Up To Get Into The Holiday Spirit
Black Christmas movies are timeless in the best way. They can never be tired or retired.
From newly-released flicks and throwbacks to classic gems, BLACK ENTERPRISE took a sleigh ride across the loaded movie industry to create a festive lineup.
Grab your matching holiday pajamas or ugly sweaters, sip on a glass of wine or a cup of hot cocoa, and unwind!
A new year, a new Christmas flick
The Great Holiday Bake War (2022)
Cast: Letoya Luckett, Finesse Mitchell
Former pastry school rivals Julian (Mitchell) and Brianna (Luckett) face off in a TV baking competition, but they soon realize they’re better off working together as they create a new recipe for love.
Former college architect students Grace Hill ( Pulliam) and Anthony Brown (James) reunite when they’re both hired to work together on the home of Loretta Brown (LaBelle) during the Christmas holiday. Sparks fly when Anthony and his family invite Grace to participate in their traditions and celebrations.
A New Orleans Noel premieres on Dec. 3.
A Christmas Fumble (2022)
Cast: Eva Marcille and Devale Ellis
Nicole Barnes (Marcille) is the “queen of crisis management” who is assigned the most difficult task of mending former pro-footballer-turned-TV-commentator Jordan Davies’ (Ellis) image during a breaking scandal and hiding that they ever dated.
A Christmas Fumble premieres on Dec. 10.
A Family Matters Christmas (2022)
Cast: Jo Marie Payton, Kellie Shanygne Williams, Randy Vince III, Chase X. Drewery, Melan Perez, Cheyenne Cummings, Xavier Alvarado
As 10-year-old wiz Aiden (Vince) prepares for the annual Christmas science fair, he calls upon a Christmas spirit to help his newly-blended family of siblings gets along after many failed experiment attempts. The magic casts a spell that has his siblings working together after they unknowingly switch bodies.
The HipHop Nutcracker (2022)
Cast: Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Stephen “Twitch” Boss, Caché Melvin, Dushaunt Fik-Shun Stegall, Comfort Fedoke
In this hip-hop reimagining of The Nutcracker, Maria-Clara (Melvin) embarks on a holiday adventure to bring her parents together with the help of the magical toymaker (Fedoke) and the Nutcracker (Stegall).
Inventing the Christmas Prince (2022)
Cast: Tamera Mowry-Housely, Ronnie Rowe Jr.
Rocket engineer Shelby (Mowry-Housely) is preparing to quit her job when her daughter becomes convinced that her Scrooge-like boss, Evan (Rowe), is the Christmas Prince of a story Shelby once invented.
Inventing the Christmas Prince premieres on Dec. 9.
With physical and emotional baggage in tow, adult siblings travel to their childhood home in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Christmas.
Cozy Throwbacks
Christmas Déjà Vu (2021)
Cast: Loretta Devine, Amber Riley, Blue Kimble
Aspiring singer Kandi (Riley), who hates Christmas following her father’s death, is granted a wish from a Christmas angel.
Merry Liddle Christmas Baby (2021)
Cast: Kelly Rowland, Thomas Cadrot, Latonya Williams, Jaime M. Callica, Bresha Webb, Nathan Witte
Merry Liddle Christmas Baby, the third in the Liddle franchise, tells the holiday story of Jacquie Liddle (Rowland) and her husband Tyler (Cadrot) as they prepare for the arrival of their first baby.
In the Jingle Jangle Christmas musical, a successful toymaker loses his joyous touch after his trusted apprentice steals his beloved invention. He finds new hope decades later after his adventurous granddaughter comes into his life to help right the wrongs of the past.
A Christmas Winter Song (2019)
Cast: Ashanti, Stan Shaw, Sashani Nicole
Clio (Ashanti), who just lost her father, forms a special bond over music with former jazz singer Fred (Shaw). Clio helps Fred reconnect with his daughter in this new friendship, just in time for Christmas.
Twas the Chaos Before Christmas (2019)
Cast: Sherri Shepherd, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Victoria Rowell, Affion Crockett
When two conflicted families accidentally book the same vacation home for the Christmas holiday, a hot mess ensues as they both attempt to celebrate in their own ways.
Every Day is Christmas (2018)
Cast: Toni Braxton, Michael Jai White
Inspired by the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol,” Alexis Taylor (Braxton) is a workaholic and money manager who ends up embracing the spirit of the holiday after getting a life-changing visit.
Almost Christmas (2016)
Cast: Danny Glover, Mo’Nique, Gabrielle Union, Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, David E. Talbert
Almost Christmas is a festive tale of Walter Meyer (Glover) and his dysfunctional family. After he lost the love of his life a year earlier, he asked his daughters Rachel (Union) and Cheryl (Elise) and sons Christian (Romany Malco) and Evan (Jessie T. Usher) to his house for a traditional celebration.
The Best Man Holiday (2013)
Cast: Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long
When college friends finally reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they soon discover how much has changed while romance reignites.
Black Nativity (2013)
Cast: Jacob Latimore, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Tyrese Gibson
A Baltimore teen raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a journey of faith and healing along the way.
Classics to feed your Christmas nostalgia
A Diva’s Christmas Carol (2000)
Cast: Vanessa Williams, Rozonda “Chili” Thomas
A crass supernova singer, Ebony Scrooge (Williams), rediscovers the holiday spirit after three Christmas ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future visit her on the night before a gig in New York City.
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Holiday Heart (2000)
Cast: Ving Rhames, Alfre Woodard, Jesika Reynolds, and Mykelti Williamson
Following a tragic loss, Christian drag queen Holiday Heart (Rhames) steps in as a father figure to the young daughter (Reynolds) of a drug-addicted woman (Woodard).
The Preacher’s Wife (1996)
Cast: Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Lionel Richie, Gregory Hines
A doubtful inner-city reverend (Vance) gets a visit from an angel (Washington) who was sent to Earth to help him overcome his midlife crisis. In the meantime, Washington gets distracted by the reverend’s wife (Houston).
The Kid Who Loved Christmas (1990)
Cast: Cicely Tyson, Sammy Davis Jr., Esther Rolle, Vanessa Williams, Della Reese, Michael Warren
A jazz musician and his wife are about to finalize the adoption of a young orphan Reggie, but a social worker disapproves when the wife dies in a car accident. The Christmas holiday just isn’t the same, but the kid finally gets a home thanks to the help of a Chicago social worker.
The Wiz (1978)
Cast: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne, Nipsey Russell, Mabel King, Richard Pryor
When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy (Ross) tries to save her dog from a storm, she gets whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz.
Check your local listing for air dates or your favorite streaming platform to view your favorite holiday flick!
LL Cool J Will ‘Rock the Bells’ on Cruise to Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary Next Year
Actor and hip-hop legend, LL Cool Jwill Rock the Bells on a scheduled cruise next year and bring some celebrity friends onboard to help him.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is taking his online platform, Rock The Bells, to the water when he debuts the “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience” next fall, right before the holidays. This is being done through a partnership with Sixthman, a company that specializes in immersive music and lifestyle festivals at sea.
“At Rock The Bells, we believe classic and timeless Hip-Hop deserves to be served on a silver platter and we can’t wait for Hip-Hop lovers across the globe to be immersed in the culture for five days, on five stages,” said Rock The Bell’s PresidentJames Cuthbert said in a written statement. “We’re excited to partner with Sixthman, who bridges the gap between artists and fans, creating unforgettable guest experiences.”
The cruise is scheduled for Nov. 13 through Nov. 17, 2023, and will depart from the shore of Miami. The four-day, four-night all-inclusive excursion will take place aboard the Norwegian Pearl as it cruises from Miami to the Bahamas.
This experience is happening to celebrate and honor the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Iconic hip-hop artists will be announced beginning in January. But, early ticket buyers who purchase their tickets before January 18, 2023, will be given an exclusive chance to hang out with Miami hip-hop royalty, Trick Daddy and Trina.
The two Miami icons will host a private cocktail happy hour before the ship sails. Included in the early ticket purchase will be a complimentary 3-Month subscription to SiriusXM. This will enable those who are not currently tuning into Rock The Bells Radio on Channel 43 and on the SXM App can do so.
On the cruise, attendees will witness performances and get the chance to socialize and connect with some of Hip-Hop’s classic MCs, DJs, and producers. Parties will feature Def Comedy Jam’s legendary DJ Kid Capri as there will also be MC and DJ battles, rap karaoke, interactive graffiti, live podcasts, roller skating, open mic nights, movie screenings, masterclasses, art galleries, custom grillz, tattoos, basketball, and The Trill Mealz Food Court.
“We could not be more excited to help play host to the first-ever Rock The Bells Festival at Sea,” said Sixthamn VP of Events, Marketing & Community Jeff Cuellar.
“From music to food, art, dancing, fashion, and history, this cruise will be a fully immersive experience and I can’t think of a better way to keep the celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary going than Rock The Bells taking over their own ship on the ocean.”
Black-Owned ‘Culturs Lifestyle Network’ Aims To Bring The Beauty Of Global Culture To Your Door
The Culturs global multicultural lifestyle network activates 21st-century diversity by creating media, products and experiences that embrace hidden diversity.
A certified black-owned business with a social mission, Culturs focuses on “in-between” cultural populations, including multi-ethnic, multicultural, mixed-race and geographically mobile (like immigrants, refugees and Third Culture Kids) with a focus on people of color – because everyone should feel like they matter.
Culturs founder Doni Aldine and her team members around the globe each fit many of these in-between identities. They understand what it’s like to constantly feel out-of-place. “The beauty of growing up in so many different spaces is that one develops a breadth of understanding for many other people, cultures and ways of thinking,” she said.
“Often, however, the same understanding isn’t afforded to the culturally fluid individual.”
In this chasm, the idea for Culturs was born – a place where people can come together, create community, feel understood. Its vision is to enhance community and foster human connection for those with liminal, or “in-between” identities. A quarterly membership now can bring all of this to subscribers’ doors, so they can feel their community, even if it is not near, according to a press release.
Culturs media offers stories, research and advice from this culturally fluid point of view. Its print magazine, produced four to six times each year, is anchored by a website that pumps out cross-cultural content each weekday, includes the podcast “[cultural] Destinations with Doni,” and videos on XOTV.me. Products include stationery items like journals Hidden Diversity greeting cards, from a uniquely cross-cultural point of view, and African American Princess Affirmation Cards; CultursCELEBRATIONS! Award-winning cultural entertaining kits to throw an authentic culturally-themed dinner party for up to 10 people, and handcrafted good-for-you globally focused bath and body products, among others. Experiences include discounts for culturally immersive global trips, cross-cultural educational classes, and cultural consulting and speaking engagements for organizations and individuals from Culturs’ diversity experts.
“These media, products and experiences are curated and delivered quarterly to remind people who they are, where they come from and that they’re not alone,” said Aldine.
“Often the world tries to tell you who you are, but you know better.”
“Our goal is to provide the resources to remind you of that knowledge, so people can feel confident in their culturally “in-between” identities.”
Culturs quarterly subscription memberships cost $24.99 to $59.99 each month at CutursMag.com/Shop.
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