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B.Smith

B.Smith By Professor Sterling Haynes “Whatever you do, do it with style.” Was the tagline of B.Smith. An African American, author, restauranteur and lifestyle icon. Barbara Elaine Smith “B.Smith” was born August 24, 1949 in Pennsylvania. She began her career as a model. Signing a contract with the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency after high school. Becoming one of the first African American women to grace the cover of Mademoiselle. Later featured on the cover of 15 other publications, including E

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MIGHTYLICIOUS Gluten Free Cookies

MIGHTYLICIOUS Gluten Free Cookies By Professor Sterling Haynes Mightylicious gluten free cookies is the creation and passion of founder, Carolyn Haeler. A lifelong foodie. Haeler’s love language has always been baking. In 2012, at the age of 31, she was diagnosed with celiac disease. Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune disease where the ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine. A protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. In 2017, she purchased a box of store-bought gluten free c

13 days ago

Leafy Toilet Paper

Leafy Toilet Paper By Professor Sterling Haynes A group of black men came together to found Leafy. Ohio’s first sustainable toilet paper company. Located in Columbus, Ohio. Leafy is an eco-friendly brand that focuses on the betterment of the environment through the benefits of bamboo. Established during the COVID-19 pandemic. When a strong demand for essential products like toilet paper effected the nation. Since then, Leafy educates and elevates consumers to be more socially conscious. Its

22 days ago

Business is Simple: From a Family Cottage Business to World Processing and Markets

Business is Simple By Professor Sterling Haynes Nearly 6 million new businesses will launch this year. Within five years, half of them will permanently close their doors. The economy isn’t to blame, says veteran CFO and longtime business owner Terry Conway. He has spent decades building, scaling and competing in business, and now he’s sharing three simple keys to survival. As a world traveler he has visited Nigeria, South Africa, Thailand, India, China, Costa Rica, and Japan. Has a terrific a

28 days ago

Black Tech Week 2026

Black Tech Week 2026 By Professor Sterling Haynes I attended Black Tech Week now in its fifth year. It is a culture driven experience powered by community and built through corporate collaboration. Taking place July 14- July 16 2026. For five years, Black Tech Week has gathered founders, creators, operators, investors, and partners in the Queen City to shape what comes next. Guided by culture is the code. Ideas deserve ownership. Innovation requires intention. The room is where momentum begin

about 1 month ago

True Laundry Soap

True Laundry Soap By Professor Sterling Haynes A group of black men founded their own laundry detergent company. Established in November 2012, True is an American manufacturing and distribution company that specializes in household cleaning supplies. Providing affordable, quality products and excellent customer service. Veteran owned and headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. True sells a wide variety of products. Liquid Detergent, Laundry sheets, Fabric Softeners, Dryer Sheets, Laundry Hampers,

about 1 month ago

National Dental Hygienist Association

National Dental Hygienist Association By Professor Sterling Haynes A dental hygienist is a licensed oral healthcare provider who offers teeth cleanings, preventive dental care and oral hygiene instruction. Dental hygienists work with dentists to keep patient’s teeth and gums healthy. All states require dental hygienists to be licensed; requirements vary by state. The National Dental Hygienist Association (NDHA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization designed to improve the dental health of the

about 2 months ago

Brooklyn Native of Yoruba Heritage Making U.S. Soccer Proud

Folarin Balogun By Professor Sterling Haynes Folarin Balogun is a young African American soccer player. Playing for the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT). At the FIFA world Cup 2026 in Kansas City Missouri. Balogun was born July 3rd, 2001, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Nigerian parents of Yoruba heritage. His family moved to London, and he was raised in England. The multicultural background made him eligible to represent the United States, England, and Nigeria. At eight years old he j

about 2 months ago

Prominent Young African American Baseball Player Eric Fleetwood

Interview with young baseball legend Eric Fleetwood By Professor Sterling Haynes Meet Eric Fleetwood a talented young baseball player studying business at Triton College. The Cincinnati Ohio native currently ranks No. 2 nationally with Junior College Baseball (JUCO). Division I batting average (.488) while adding 13 home runs and 53 Run Batted In (RBI) during a breakout freshman season that has already drawn Division I attention. He frequently grew up as the only Black player on his travel

about 2 months ago

Road Scholar Launches TWO New Civil Rights Programs

Road Scholar Launches TWO New Civil Rights Programs By Professor Sterling Haynes Road Scholar is the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel for senior adults. Founded as Elderhostel in 1975, Road Scholar has served more than 6.5 million lifelong learners over the past 50 years. With educational adventures hosted by expert faculty in nearly 100 countries and throughout the United States, Road Scholar truly is a university of the world. Headquartered in Boston Massachusetts. Two new

2 months ago

Wacom a global leader in the pen display and tablet market for creative users

Wacom By Professor Sterling Haynes Pen display tablets are a favorite tool of mine to create cartoons and comics. As an artist I first learned how to draw using pencil and paper. To speed up my workflow I shifted to sketching, inking and coloring using a pen display tablet. These devices have a built-in screen. Draw or paint directly on the screen using a pen stylus combined with a graphics program. First connect it to a computer with USB (Universal serial bus) cord. Install the manufactu

2 months ago

Black Herman The Magician

Black Herman By Professor Sterling Haynes Abracadabra, learn the magical feats of a black magician. Benjamin Rucker was born June 8, 1889, in Amherst, Virginia. Rucker was fascinated with the brilliance of magic. As a teenager he secured an apprenticeship to magician Prince Herman. Together the two toured across the south performing magic. When Prince Herman died, Rucker adopted the name Black Herman in his honor. As a solo act, he continued to tour while incorporating his own style. His m

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