NIK STAR BOUTIQUE
Nekia Whitfield started sewing at age seven. Today, she’s creating unique pieces and selling them out of her Iowa-based clothing boutique, Nik Star Boutique.
Piedras Haseya
Paola Elena Acuña faced a number of challenges when she immigrated to the U.S. nearly two decades ago. She worked a number of jobs to support herself. At times, she struggled to put food on the table. Acuña never gave up, and she now owns her own business - Piedras Haseya.
KUTULA By Africana
Have you ever seen Marvel’s Black Panther or Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Those blockbuster films feature several garments by Kutula by Africana, an authentic African-inspired fashion retailer in the historic neighborhood of Windsor Hills, California.