Friday Spotlight!

Can we please have a moment of silence, for how cute these soaps are? Can we give a round of applause for BLACK women starting businesses before the age of 25? 

At the tender age of 23 Kayla used her creativity to create such a beautiful household staple. Well soap is for me anyway. Do you wash your...never mind. Moving on, Kayla started making soaps as a way to bring in an income while being a full time college student.

The soaps come in  an array of colors in scents that you can choose or customize. These are glycerin with a Shea BUTTA base, with the option to add coconut oil at your request. Kayla promised that there are no toxic chemicals used only skin sensitive safe dyes are used. So by all means, please click the link below and check out her site!

Click here: SoapWorks

Owner: Kayla

SoapWorks

Richmond, VA

“Not only is it fun, it’s rewarding.”

SOULS Brunch: AaRC Collections

Sisters Optimistically Uplifted in Love, Spiritually!

One word to describe this event would be, AMAZING. Adrienne facilitated a very safe and secure space for us to be vulnerable and to speak from our hearts. We all were asked to right down a question or statement that was on our hearts, we then placed them in a bowl. Each attendee was asked to pull a question from the bowl and then answer from our hearts. The questions and answers really gave me a feeling that every soul at there brunch was there for a special purpose.

Our Q&A ice breaker led us onto a multitude of conversations, from being a Black woman in Corporate America, right on down to balancing love and your career. The food was amazing and there were dranks, YES dranks! We sipped on mimosas and had a great time.

Do not miss the next SOULS Brunch, and if you have yet to meet Miss Adrienne Carter you are missing out. Adrienne is definitely a beacon of light and positive energy that you must experience for yourself. 

Stay in the loop with Adrienne at www.AaRCcollections.com 

Check out the Vlog from the SOULS Brunch: Press Play

U.S. Court Rules Dreadlock Ban During Hiring Process Is Legal

No Locs, No Headwraps, No peace and No damn justice.

A lawsuit was filed by the EEOC ( Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) on behalf of Chasity Jones, after having a job offer revoked due to her having Locs (dreadlocks).  The argument being that the decision was a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's Title VII. Long story short, they lost the case. The reasoning being that although Dreadlocks are culturally associated with race, they are a characteristic that is changeable. Although, locs are actually our hair in its most natural state.

Now that I have gotten that out of the way! Let me tell you how I really feel about this. Ready? Let’s go!

When I came across this article on Instagram, I laughed so loud and rolled my eyes. Isn't a shame that when you see acts of oppression and discrimination it does not even bother you anymore? You simply say here we go again. Just another backhanded slap in the face, and another moment that makes it ever so FUCKING clear that we are disliked from head to toe. This is actually the first situation I have been made aware of where human resources flat out said I do not like your hair so NO. Shit, at least she was honest?

As I am currently on my personal loc (dreadlock) journey I am upset, YES! However I am unmoved and not bothered. I will not stop my spiritual journey with the Universe and I will not be cutting my antennas off, PERIOD. 

I say do not worry and do not let the oppressor change that you are. There are better opportunities awaiting Chasity Jones.

How do y'all feel about this?

Founder: Nikki P - Creative spirit, freethinker, Black Women supporter.
Buy From A Black Woman

This site offers a directory of businesses owned by Black Women. It has a full list from adult entertainment right on down to travel and lodging. 

They also offer $500 and $1,000 grants to help nourish brand new businesses. 

Now this is dope, they also offer webinar showing how to create a business plan! 

Not into all that? Already know someone that is ready to go and just needs a little exposure? You can submit a business owned by a black woman on the site as well right under the INSPIRE tab. 

Peace and Blessings

Crown N Wraps Review: Head Wrap Wednesday!

Use Code: ANNEKE for 25% off until 09/30/16 - 12am
www.crownwraps.com
Any issues with the site contact the company to place a phone order @
(949) 242-9178

I hope you all enjoyed the product review! I am actually beginning to have fun while creating these videos for you. Y'all don't know how much work it takes, but I wont complain. A little editing ain't hurt nobody. 

Let's discuss why Head Wrap Wednesday is so very important to me and our culture. As Black women we are under constant scrutiny. We are often over- sexualized due to our natural curves. We are too often told that our natural hair is not suitable for Corporate America, and that a head wrap looks ghetto. 

Public schools are now putting in to policy that natural hairstyles such has braids, fros and locs are not allowed. Pinellas County School District in Florida has a policy for " no head coverings" unless it is for religious purposes. The female students have been protesting by wearing headwraps every Wednesday, which they call Black Girls Wrap Wednesday. 

Headwraps are apart of culture and i stand behind this and will be wearing a Headwrap every Wednesday in support. Although I usually wear them, I will make it a point to have one on every week on Wednesday. 

Make sure you follow the movement and wear your wrap. Know that you are royalty know that you are a Queen and wear your Headwrap as you crown. 

#Headwrapwednesday 

#Blackgirlswrapwednesday

How To: Tie a Turban/Headwrap

Wrap is courtesy of TheWrap.Life

I hope you enjoyed this mini tutorial. 

Make sure to share, like and subscribe!

What not to ask a Lesbian! : Let's Chat!

Heeeeeeeeeeeeey!!!

Did you enjoy Let's Chat?

My mission was to go over a few question's that are asked too often to members of the LGBT community. Know and understand that certain lifestyle choices are not for everybody, but they should be respected. 

Just in case you missed it! Click Play!

CEO: Hanief Saterfield

This app is available for Droid and iPhone. 

This app allows you to search Black Owned Businesses in your area! Very easy to navigate with picture icons allowing you to search by type of business or you can choose to be shown all businesses in your area.

I have listed the web address below: 
http://bobspotter.com/

True Detergent!

Hey Y'all!

Once again I hope you all give this detergent a try! Here are a few points I did not mention during my review on YouTube. 

1. Great for sensitive skin
2. Zero abrasive ingredients or animal essences 
3. Smell is not overwhelming and does not stick to your clothing. 
4. Customer service experience was great!

Overall I give this product a rating of 9.5 out of 10 and that is simply due to the fact I have to order online! 

Where to BUY!

TrueProducts Website: http://www.thetrueproducts.com/?rfsn=321663.df060

Webuyblack.com 

Amazon.com (inserts side eye) lol!

Here is the review! Click PLAY!

Here is a list of all retailers as promised! This information is also located on the True website.

CALIFORNIA
Shades of Afrika
Long Beach, CA
562-436-2210

Adams Quest
Los Angeles, CA
310-877-7014

Tasbeeh Center
Oakland, CA
510-798-4322

GEORGIA
Atlanta Masjid
Atlanta, GA
404-378-1600

Masjid Al-Muminun
Atlanta, GA
404-586-9562

Malik Distributors
Warner Robbins, GA
404-379-9443

FLORIDA
Rosool's
Miami, FL
305-801-6158

ILLINOIS
Matah
Chicago, IL
773-732-0596

Progressive Cleaners
Chicago, IL
773-221-6824

KANSAS
Luzon Muhammad & Associates
Wichita, KS

MARYLAND
Solid Future
Capital Heights, MD
240-604-5006

MICHIGAN
The Bilalian Group
Detroit, MI
248-931-6609

The Juda Enterprise
Detroit, MI
313-737-1923

New Africa
Detroit, MI
313-737-1923

MISSOURI
Comic Innovation
Kansas City, MO
816-8381757

NORTH CAROLINA
Auto Ready
Charlotte, NC
704-334-7773

NEW JERSEY
AAR Distributors
Irvington, NJ
973-420-4172

Lateef Enterprise
Lawnside, NJ
646-648-6947

Naim Muhammad Enterprise
Newark, NJ
973-819-5958

Saud Sabree
Trenton, NJ
609-775-7054

The Garvey School

102 Taylor St. 
Trenton, NJ 
609-792-9038

NEW YORK
Foodfest Depot
Bronx, NY
347-353-4816

Maida Variety
Brooklyn, NY
347-757-0393

PENNSYLVANIA
Newtown Inc
Philadelphia, PA
215-324-9772

Supreme Concepts LLC
Philadelphia, PA 
267-298-6719

SOUTH CAROLINA
New Mind Investment Group
Columbia, SC
803-269-5276

W.D Enterprises
North Charleston, SC
843-709-1270

TENNESSEE
Shanklin & Son
Knoxville, TN
865-384-4475

Ms. Beyah
Memphis, TN
901-517-8504

Welcome to The Black Owned Review

You know I have an immense passion for my people and keeping our dollar in our community. I mean everyone else is doing JUST that and thriving. I believe in us, and that is why I created my YouTube channel Being AnnekeMarie.

After much thought and consideration I decided to also start a "blog". I know that there are tons of sites where you can try to find Black owned businesses and etc. However I figured if I am going to review the products and be your ever so FLY guinea pig, why not have a trusted resource where all items and sites can be referenced?

So allow me to reintroduce myself, I am Anneke Marie and I am striving to be your go to for all things BLACK OWNED.

Here is my pledge to you: I will make sure to do my research and make sure that all information I provide is accurate. Not only will I make you laugh,  I will keep it 100% real with your ass and not sugar-coat SHIT. 

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