Atiya Jordan

Aug 31, 2024 | buckeyereview.com | Atiya Jordan

Kim Baker, a beauty mogul who started her career as a plus-size model, has a story that goes beyond the glamorous facade of her life. Her inspiring journey over the years truly showcases her power in the makeup industry, dedication to women’s empowerment, and groundbreaking advocacy efforts. Kim used to work as a painter and a Wilhelmina model before moving into the makeup industry and starting her own cosmetics brand, Glamazon Beauty.

Jul 17, 2024 | madamenoire.com | Atiya Jordan

MadameNoire Featured Video When Chipo Kandake of Louisiana connects with Black femmes across the Afro-diaspora, she creates healing spaces through the preservation of cultural traditions and the binding power of dance movement. Chipo is a performance artist, educator, filmmaker and ethnographer who pioneers grassroots initiatives in New Orleans and beyond.

Jul 15, 2024 | blackenterprise.com | Atiya Jordan

Reconnect With Nature AndHeritage Through ‘Outdoor Afro’ Rue Mapp, founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, speaks with BLACK ENTERPRISE about her nature business journey. Originally Published Sept. 30, 2022. A woman with many hats — designer, entrepreneur, hunter, author — Rue Mapp brings the swag to nature and extends the invite for other Black folks to do the same.

Jul 2, 2024 | buckeyereview.com | Atiya Jordan

Kevin Livingston, CEO and founder of New York-based 100 Suits, is intently pouring limitless creative energy into how his community empowers, celebrates, and liberates Black men. As we know, June celebrates fathers and ultimately calls on men to create thriving healthcare practices. This summer month also culminates in the spirit of Juneteenth, with accompanying fetes and family barbecues.

Jun 20, 2024 | buckeyereview.com | Atiya Jordan

During World War II, United States military regulations forbade the possession of personal journals, especially about war life. Valorous WWII Sergeant Johnnie Stevens of the first Black 761st Tank Battalion in a segregated army secretly inked his arduous footsteps while immortalizing and memorializing the gory and grievous path to triumph as a Black war hero.