Showing posts with label Support Black Businesses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Support Black Businesses. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

"Diva" Creates All-Natural Chemical-Free Relaxer!?


Dominette "Diva" Yasin has created an all natural, chemical-free, miracle elixer for those of us that have those insufferable "nappy-roots." But, that isn't even the best thing about this Diva. She runs her own hair salon in Virgina that she has had open for less than a year. Not so easy was her path in life. She is the mother of 9 kids, and was a victim of the ghetto, welfare, and a troubled and tumultuous past, and saw that her only way out was to better herself through education and perseverance. On top of her education achievements, she later created an all natural product called Diva Smooth that allows you to go without chemically straightening your hair for up to 4 weeks! WHOA! She gives detailed and specific instructions as to how to use her product based on your hair care goals and hair type. This product is said to reduce breakage and heat damage, and promote healthy and natural hair growth! Check it out, and see for yourself!

Oh yes, and did I mention that this head-strong sista also has a good head on her shoulders!? Every Monday she has a program at her salon called "Diva's
Healing Hearts Through Hair," where she helps the less fortunate, namely the homeless, get hair cuts and have their hair done at no charge. She helps people feel good about themselves despite their current condition. Diva knows what it was like to be on the bottom and fight to advance in life, so she dedicates time out of her week to give back to her community, and help better the spirit of those that seem to have lost hope. Thank you DIVA for helping those in need feel good about themselves, and for giving back to your community!

~Diva Smooth~

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Supporting B-Commerce


Currently, the US Census reports that there are over 36 million African Americans living in this country, making up 12% of the total population. The African American population is projected to increase more than 4 times than that of the Non-African American population. (26% vs 6%) Marketing specialists feel that it is in the best interest of businesses to gear more of their advertising media toward the African American audience because their buying power is expected to increase 34%, about $921 Billion by 2011, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth.

With that said, I am coining the phrase "B-Commerce" to be synonymous with Black spending power. Understand that companies these days are now more aware of the power of the Black dollar, and are looking to capitalize on our marketshare. Right now, businesses are trying to demystify B-Commerce by directing more advertising and marketing tactics to win favor in the Black market. Let us do our part by recognizing how influential our dollars and cents are, and lets really make an effort to try and support Black owned businesses and companies that support programs in underserved communities.

Check out these related articles! They are AMAZING must-reads about the importance of supporting Black owned businesses. PLEASE read, make yourself aware! Join the cause! FIGHT the good FIGHT: