Southern Black Girls Invests Over $1.2 Million in 2025, Reaches Historic Black Girl Joy Challenge Milestone

Southern Black Girls Invests Over $1.2 Million in 2025, Reaches Historic Black Girl Joy Challenge Milestone

Amid a challenging equity landscape, Selma-based organization doubles down on commitment to Black girls and women in the South

Black Paper Party Founders Share How They Weathered Tariffs And Changing Retail Landscape In 2025

The founders of Black Paper Party are in a state of gratitude for surviving 2025. Founders Madia Willis, J’Aaron (Jae) Merchant, and Jasmine Hudson launched Black Paper Party in 2020 out of Philadelphia as a holiday brand that designs, licenses, and manufactures inclusive products for Black families. By 2024, the brand hit $1.4 million in revenue, according to Inc, and had been shelved in retailers such as Walmart, Target, Macy’s, Dollar General…