Spotlight on Black owned Health and Wellness Businesses
The nutrition company was started in 1960 by Dr. Sebi. A world renowned Herbalist. The company has quite a cult fallowing over the years and is respected for the quality of ingredients and research.
“Dr. Sebi studied herbs in Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Central and South America. In Mexico he met an herbalist who alleviated all of his health complaints and explained to him that being from Africa, he should follow an original African diet!
Inspired by the mighty healing potential of herbs, Dr. Sebi went on to create natural vegetation cell food compounds that clean and replenish the body, the first prototypes of Dr. Sebi’s Cell Food.”
The line has everything from Medicinal Teas, Extracts, Supplements and Essential oil blends. His Bromide Plus capsules are consistently sold out. The website is full of information and you can learn more about Dr. Sebi. Dr. Sebi’s research has also been published into many books on nutrition and herbs as well. You can also find some podcast that he was interviewed in when he was alive as well.
Denise founder and CEO of Partake and her Daughter Vivienne
I can personally put my seal of approval on this yummy brand. I first found them in my local Trader Joe’s. These yummy cookies maybe small in size but have a lot of flavor with a crunch without crumbling like a lot of Gluten Free and Vegan products. The company is run and started by Denise Woodward a fed up Mom that could not find clean and tasty ready made snacks for her Daughter that was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. The cookies are certified Gluten Free, Non GMO, Vegan and Glysphote Residue Free. The cookies are also free of: peanuts, eggs, dairy, gluten, tree nuts, artificial flavors, preservatives and GMO’s. Denise has used her platform and her previous corporate knowledge to advocate for Black Female run and owned businesses. She created a mentor ship within her company to bring more opportunities for Black women into the Food industry. She is also a part of a food the Food Equality Initiative:
“Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children across our country, and according to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), Black children are at a significantly higher risk of developing these allergies. Getting safe food into the hands of food insecure families with food allergies is a top priority for Partake. We are partnering with Food Equality Initiative to ensure families in need have access to the food, education and advocacy they deserve.”
Black Zen co-founders Jasmine and Stacey Johnson
Co-founded by sisters Jasmine and Stacey Johnson is a company that seeks to bring the art and practice of Meditation to the Black and Brown community by “removing any and all social and financial barriers that restrict Black and Brown communities from discovering the benefits of meditation, and to make all communities feel included and seen in the wellness space” These ladies have been going strong for over 15 years and have been featured in the likes of Fastcompany, and Essence publications. You can listen to them on their podcast that usually post weekly. Check out their website to get more information on their services and learn more about meditation.
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE OF RENNIE HARRIS’ NEWEST WORK "LAZARUS" AND OTHER ACCLAIMED WORKS, MARCH 1-2, 2019
Ailey Extension is an online and in person dance studio that brings the world famous Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to you. Currently you can sign up for online Dance and fitness classes: Afro-Brazilian/Samba, Afro-Cuban, Contemporary, Barre Fitness, Jazz, Modern, Mambo, Salsa, Yoga, Stretching, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Pilates and West African movement classes in live form. If you don’t know who Alvin Ailey is you should for sure look in to him and his Dance Company. The company is a New York City staple and the first world renown Black dance company of its kind. I have taken many master classes with his company members over the years and it was an experience of a life time. So if you are tired of the fitness apps out there or want to try something new then sign up and experience the world of Alvin Ailey.
