1. “Where’s the Beef?” – Wendy’s (1984) Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?” commercial quickly became one of the most memorable ad campaigns of the ’80s, but it wasn’t just about a catchy line. The elderly actress Clara Peller made the phrase […]

1. They Were Expected to Work as Domestics or in Low-Paying Jobs Black women in the ’50s had limited career choices, and society expected them to work as maids, cooks, or laundresses. It didn’t matter if they had dreams of

1. Always Answer the Phone, No Matter What Boomers grew up in a time when the only way to reach someone was through a landline, so if the phone rang, you picked it up—no excuses. Letting a call go to

1. Box Braids Box braids have been around for centuries, dating back to 3500 B.C. in Africa, but they hit the mainstream hard in the ‘90s. Black women have always known their power—protective, stylish, and versatile—but pop culture really took

1. Old Vinyl Records Your grandparents probably had an entire collection of vinyl records stashed away in their living room or basement, and some of those albums are now worth more than you’d expect. Many of these records—especially from legendary

1. Slutty Vegan – Atlanta, GA Slutty Vegan isn’t just a burger joint—it’s a movement. Founded by Pinky Cole in 2018, this plant-based burger spot has transformed how people think about vegan food. With lines wrapping around the block, it’s

1. PartPic When you think of tech startups, you might not immediately think of someone revolutionizing the way industries buy parts. But that’s exactly what PartPic is doing. Founded by Jewel Burks Solomon, a former engineer and tech advocate, the