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Black-Owned Hair Brand Raises $23M In Venture Capital

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T he beauty industry is expected to be worth $390 billion by the year 2020 and Black entrepreneurs are making sure they have a piece of the pie. The Black-owned startup Mayven—a popular hair brand—recently raised $23 million in venture capital funding, Black Enterprise reported. . @MayvennHair , a company that got its start selling quality virgin human hair & extensions trusted & recommended by over 100,000 stylists, just raised $23 million in a Series B funding round. https://t.co/BXLNAcJX8g — Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) November 7, 2018 Since the company’s inception in 2013, it has experienced exponential growth, the news outlet writes. Essence Ventures, Cross Culture Ventures, Impact America Fund, and 16z were all instrumental in helping them secure the new funds. Diishan Imira , Co-founder & CEO, Mayven says that the money will go towards the creation of a new service for the company which will allow customers to have their hair installed by Mayven-certified hairstylists for free. Mayven is also planning on launching a new wig line next year. “Mayvenn has been well received by the investment community because it’s different,” Imira said in a statement, according to Black Enterprise. “Investors saw that we had traction and an ownable stake of a large, fragmented market that has been highly overlooked with millions of dollars in buying power who wanted a better way to find and purchase hair. Additionally, as founders, we’re not only passionate about our mission, but have very unique and complementary skill sets to go out and solve these problems.” Mayven isn’t the only Black-owned business in the beauty industry that is making waves and securing venture capital. Amanda Johnson and KJ Miller —the two women behind the makeup brand Mented Cosmetics —broke barriers for Black women in the realm of entrepreneurship after becoming the 15th and 16th African-American women in history to garner $1 million in venture capital funding for their startup. SEE ALSO: Mented Cosmetics Founders Garner $1M Capital, Making Black History In The Process Entrepreneur Helps Black Women Get Access To Venture Capital [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3835116″ overlay=”true”]

Black-Owned Hair Brand Raises $23M In Venture Capital

Black Millennial Entrepreneur Opens Affordable Vegan Restaurant In Brooklyn

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T he lack of affordable healthy food options in underserved communities has been an ongoing issue across the country, and a Brooklyn-based millennial entrepreneur is looking to change that. Francesca Chaney , 22, opened up a restaurant called Sol Sips in an effort to introduce affordable vegan cuisine to Bushwick, Live Civil reported. #LiveCivil : 22-Year-Old Opens Sol Sips, Affordable Vegan Restaurant In Brooklyn https://t.co/x5JheCbT4l pic.twitter.com/8375m8xK71 — Live Civil (@LiveCivil) November 10, 2018 Chaney was inspired to open her own restaurant after noticing the lack of healthy dining options in her community, the news outlet writes. She started making her own juices at home and eventually began selling them at local food festivals. After seeing success with the festivals, she decided to open a brick-and-mortar store earlier this year. To ensure that her meals and beverages are affordable, Chaney’s restaurant allows customers to pay what they wish on Saturday afternoons. “I guess there was this assumption that I was doing this to be a hero or something,” she said in an interview with Elle . “[But] it was for me first and foremost. Then it extended to community because just living in East New York in high school… and knowing that there were not options for me to have a healthy vegetarian meal outside of my home… just because the option isn’t there doesn’t mean that we’re not seeking the option.” She hopes that her entrepreneurial journey will inspire other Black millennials to become business owners and that they will create ventures that will positively impact their communities. There has been a major effort to bring juice bars and other affordable healthy food options to impoverished neighborhoods. Hip-hop artists Styles P and Jadakiss launched Juices For Life, a chain of juice bars created to bring healthy meals to neighborhoods that are considered food deserts. Earlier this month, it was announced that Styles P would be partnering with PETA to promote plant-based diets. SEE ALSO: 10 Veggie Binging Male Stars You Probably Didn’t Know Were Vegan Here’s What African Americans Are Doing To Address Mental Health And Its Stigma This Year [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3835757″ overlay=”true”]

Black Millennial Entrepreneur Opens Affordable Vegan Restaurant In Brooklyn

Real Housewives Of Potomac Ep.9: Robyn Dixon & Monique Samuels Umbrella Fade Pops Off! [Video]

(WENN) Monique Samuels & Robyn Dixon got it popping on #RHOP , just like they were part of the #LHH cast instead of the usual Bravo teams. If we are being honest the drama was entertaining… Turn the pages for all the highlights and previews…

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Remember Her? India Love’s Copious Curve Having Sister Bree Is Modelin’ This Thick-Thigh Friendly Brand

Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images Bree Candace Pursuing Plus Size Modeling Career After starring on a BET reality show, a certain starlet is pursuing a career as a plus model and wearing a curve-friendly brand to do it. Bree Candance (far right) starred on BET’s The Westbrooks with her sisters Crystal, India Love, Morgan and Brooke (not pictured). Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images Now’s she’s passionately pursuing a modeling career and pouring her curves into ‘kinis…. and club dresses. In particular, she’s been rocking Chic & Curvy Boutique where she previously hosted a meet and greet for the affordable pieces designed with thick-thighed beauties in mind. The brand also outfits Alabama State University’s Honey Beez, the plus-size dance troupe that continuously goes viral with their audacious 8-counts. You like? More Chic and Curvy Bree on the flip.

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T.I. And Killer Mike Join Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Transition Team

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Source: StarterCAM / StarterCAM / RickeySmileyMorningShow.com Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that   T.I. And Killer Mike will be joining her transition team and help Bottoms champion her affordable housing initiatives, as well as identify  city hall corruption, and improving education programs.  T.I. And Killer Mike are only two of a team of 38, who look to guide Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms into a smooth mayoral term. Source: Prince Williams / Getty “I really want them to come with fresh ideas, and bring to me their recommendation for best practices for the city of Atlanta. To make sure we attract the best talent in the city and we are forward thinking and not just worried about the issues we are facing today but build a team that can project out for many years in the city, said Mayor Bottoms. The team will also consist of CEO’s as well as educators. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE [ione_media_gallery src=”http://globalgrind.com/” id=”4237231″ overlay=”true”]

T.I. And Killer Mike Join Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Transition Team

Stephen Colbert Brings Back Colbert Report Character for Obama!

Stephen Colbert is an absolute treasure. He always has been, he always will be, and we are so lucky to have him. He's great on the Late Show, of course, but most of us remember him most fondly as the ignorant but lovable conservative jackass from The Colbert Report. It's been a little over two years now the last episode of The Colbert Report aired, and the show has definitely been missed — can you imagine how incredible it would have been to have during Trump's campaign? But don't worry, friends: Stephen's still got us. Last night, on the very last day of Barack Obama's presidency, the very last peaceful day before the four-year reign of terror began, we got to see a little bit of the old Colbert. In a delightful little segment of “The Word,” Stephen broke down some key moments of Obama's presidency as only he could. He touched on Obama's work to repeal “Don't Ask, Don't Tell,” he brought up marriage equality and the death of Osama Bin Laden and the Affordable Care Act. The skit was titled “Thanks, Obama,” that classic, ridiculous slogan of Obama critics everywhere — and boy, did Stephen thank him. Check out the much-needed hilarity below:

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Donald Trump T-Shirts Leave America Stunned, Irate

At this point, it’s nearly impossible to be surprised by anything Donald Trump says or does. He recently shot down claims that he watched two prostitutes urinate on each other because he’s a germophobe , for example. But while many have come to expect the ridiculous, the false and the infuriating from Trump, they remain peeved and perplexed when faced with everything that surrounds  Donald Trump. Like how quiet Republican lawmakers were when Trump slammed Civil Rights icon John Lewis? Sure. But let’s focus more for a moment on how Spencer’s Gifts has chosen to profit off the Trump Presidency. A store known for selling novelty items, Spencer’s may finally have gone too far. Because while a coffee mug that reads “Coffee Makes Me [Poop Emoji]” may be humorous, most sane-minded individuals out there find nothing funny about the following shirts currently on the market: “In case anyone still needed a reason to never walk into a @Spencers again, this is proudly being displayed in the front of their PDX store,” wrote Twitter Mary Numair last week. Yes, the store is actually selling a shirt based on Trump’s admission that he often just grabs women by the pussy , an admission he made on tape back in 2005 when speaking to Billy Bush. Most folks interpreted this remark as an example of sexual assault. But Spencer’s sees it as a marketing opportunity. “He’s done it again,” the official description of this piece of attire reads online. “The Donald grabbed America by the pu$$y this election, now you can too with this hilarious political tee! This laugh out loud Spencer’s exclusive shirt is perfect for reminding everyone that Trump’s in charge.” The item is currently sold-out on the Spencer’s website. Trump will take the oath of office on January 20 with the lowest approval rating of any incoming President in modern political history. But the online reaction to these shirts may be even harsher than the reaction of those who don’t want him to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Focusing specifically on the “Grab America by the Pussy” top, one Twitter user summed up our feelings perfectly. “This tee shouldn’t have made it past the pitch room, @Spencers,” he wrote. “Not a matter of being offended; it’s elevating sex assault as patriotism.” “Sexual assault is not patriotism, @Spencers. It’s not a joke or a slogan. For too many, it’s a lived experience of violation & violence,” wrote another irate American. Some are calling for a boycott of Spencer’s in light of these offensive shirts. Do you think this is the right move? Do you think people have a right to be angry over these items? Or is it all in good fun? And where do these shirts rank in the history of crude articles of clothing? It may surprise you (or it may not surprise you at all), but retailers have gotten in trouble numerous times over the years for similarly offensive piece of attire. To wit: View Slideshow: 20 Controversial Articles of Clothing

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Bella Thorne’s Halloween Costume of the Day

Bella Thorne wore lingerie – because it’s Halloween…but also because it’s social media and any excuse she can to be racy or half naked…whether in the gym, at the beach, on set, or doing photoshoots for Playboy….this girl milks it like it is the cow Ariel Winter…. I’m actually pretty disappointed in her performance, you’d think as a girl walking that fine line of mainstream slutty, and too hardcore for Disney, which is probably not hardcore at all, at least not behind the closed doors of their execs…but too hardcore as an image….and so far she’s mastered it…because she can pretend her intent is wholesome, innocent and the people sexualizing her are just sexualizing her… You’d think Halloween, like it is for so many girls, would be the day she can really push it, since she pushes it all the fucking time….but she’s let us down…I guess you can’t keep good things going forever…eventually they crack..but I prefer when they crack in the other way…you know falling apart at the seams with sex tapes and other amazingness…not shitty Halloween costumes… Here she is making out with her boyfriend… TO SEE MORE CELEBS DRESSED UP CLICK HERE The post Bella Thorne’s Halloween Costume of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepfather .

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Bella Hadid Dressed Like a Model Showing Nipple for Flare Magazine of the Day

Bella Hadid posted this Happy Halloween video…. A video posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Oct 31, 2016 at 11:17am PDT Which we can interpret as tapping into her narcissism, where she is obsessed with looking at herself, I know narcissist, alot aren’t even hot, but they are obsessed with staring at themselves while people look onto them, and this rich kid is no different…just a shallow and lame bitch who has her pic taken like she matters….and in turn she truly feels she’s so great, and not the scam the rest of the world thinks she is…even the fashion industry casting her as the affordable Hadid sister, knowing she’s not great or interesting, but also that she’s got a social media following…and they need that to survive… While, I’m just happy she has tits…that she shows…in wet shirts…while she pretends to be a model…because that’s her disguise, her everyday is Halloween disguise that people don’t realize is a disguise…thanks to people being idiots and believing everything they are told…except on Halloween…so maybe this costume…or calling her out on this costume…will help influence the masses…even if I only have one readers…to know..she’s bullshit…but the tits…they are legit…I mean not necessarily legit in the sense of not implants…but legit in the sense of you can see them… The post Bella Hadid Dressed Like a Model Showing Nipple for Flare Magazine of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepfather .

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Monster Ronda Rousey Models Jeans of the DAy

I guess BUFFALO jeans know that their market is half gay UFC watching dudes who like their women who look like Ronda Rousey, because when they fuck her, they can pretend she’s one of their high school male wrestling partners… I am not against beast women beating the fuck out of other women, not even when they are tranny haters like Ronda Rousey, but I don’t think they should be modeling demin for a company that used to have a billboard outside my old apartement that was hot enough to jerk off to, it was just discouraged because it was a busy street.. I am not into jerking off to Ronda Rousey, or things that look like Ronda Rousey…I can respect her athleticism and training, but I think this is just BUFFALO pandering to her audience of dudes, trying to get their affordable, originally from Montreal Jeans…back on every roided up neck tattoo at the cheesy bottle service like the bootleg Diesel brand they are… REMEMEBER…ufc dudes are the people in TAP OUT AND AFFLICTION – which was low level Ed Hardy…just garbage all around…but I guess people who like watching naked men beat each other up like some faggots..don’t really have a clue.. The post Monster Ronda Rousey Models Jeans of the DAy appeared first on DrunkenStepfather .

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