Children’s book author Antwanette Serrano grew up in Hartford, Connecticut before moving to Manchester, Connecticut in high school, which is also where she purchased her first of three homes. With a deep-rooted passion for literacy, she earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Elementary Education and Reading from Central Connecticut State University, in New Britain.
Nailah’s Naturals, named after Altheda’s daughter Nailah, was created to “provide personal skin care products that are affordable, free of harsh ingredients and with an all-natural ingredient base.” And they are easily accessible by being purchased via her website or at pop-up shops.
Sarah Johnson, a young, gregarious woman from New Haven, Connecticut, has an enthusiasm that is contagious when it comes to her online business–Truly Amazing Scents (also known as Sophisticated Scents)!
ShopBlackCT volunteer Mikki A. Ealey spoke with Andre Rogers to learn about his journey to becoming a firearms instructor, and how encouragement, family support and passion led to a rewarding career and community impact.
Shariffah Mason is a woman of many talents. Whether she’s getting the dance floor going through her DJ skills or capturing moments in time through her creative photography, one thing is for sure—any event Shariffah is a part of will be unforgettable.
Glastonbury, CT – BuyaBullet Corporation, a premier online ammunition retailer, is proud to announce the “Range Therapist,” as its…
Some of the best ideas are born out of frustration. In 2015, Annie’s daughter, born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, was experiencing skin care issues due to multiple surgeries. Traditional products were not working, so Annie turned to her Jamaican roots and begin to concoct natural healing products to combat the breakouts her daughter was battling.
Entrepreneur Anastasia Morgan-Doe has paved the way for a special place for African hair care products right here in Connecticut.
In the vibrant world of fashion, one name is rewriting the rules and bringing accessibility to the forefront: Clancee…
In November of 2022, after the pandemic had finally started to wind down, 18-year-old James Judkins of Hartford, Connecticut was looking for a meaningful way to spread positivity into the world. He made the discovery with the opening of his online clothing brand of street gear he calls Free Therapy.
Look out, all you health-conscious consumers and smoothie bowl lovers—there’s a new acai in town! Playa Bowls announced its grand opening in April 2023 in Avon, marking the third Playa Bowls location in Connecticut for Mitch Jackson. The two other locations are in West Hartford and Glastonbury.
With a passion to make a difference by helping men and women feel good about themselves, owner of Infinite Beauty Bar and Aphrodite’s Mane DeAndrea Abrahams is doing it all at her modern West Hartford salon—hair, braids, weaves, facials, lash extensions, teeth whitening, waxing, and she will soon offer makeup and nail services.