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2 days ago
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Philly Pride Organization Told Target Sponsors To Kick Rocks
Philly Pride 365 declined to work with the nationally boycotted retailer, Target. According to Axios, the Philadelphia organization turned down the mega-corporation's sponsorship for its Pride Month Kickoff. Target confirmed the organization rejected its offer, stating 'that they were not entering agreements with corporate entities this year.' Philly Pride 365 has secured multiple sponsors, many of which are local. The organization is working with NRG, Penn Medicine, and the Philadelphia Union. Deciding against working with the brand comes as no surprise to many. Target has been the target of a national boycott since doing away with its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in 2025. While Target hopes to lure patronage with the gesture, other companies are stepping back. Nationwide, 39% of corporations are scaling back external Pride Month engagements this year, according to Gravity Research data. Dangling dollars during Pride may appear supportive, yet the continued elimination of DEI initiatives is even more so. As the company sends a message that inclusion is not a priority, Black, POC, and LGBTQIA organizations have decided to fall back. The company has seen a 7% decrease in sales over the course of the first quarter of 2025. This Pride season, the company has decided not to feature Pride merchandise as it has done in previous years. Similarly, the company has removed many of its Black-owned merchandise from shelves. While many Black businesses have fully supported the boycott, brand influencer Tabitha Brown has received backlash for her seemingly continued support of Target. The author and actress was caught in a firestorm of backlash after encouraging her fans to continue shopping at the retailer. While Brown's message emphasized supporting the remaining Black brands at Target, many took offense at the suggestion. Not to be deterred, the Donna's Recipe founder posted a video doubling down on her statements. Ironically, she believes her support of the conglomerate is a byproduct of uplifting Black people. 'To all the people in the comments and my DMS with your uneducated hate messages…There is no amount of hate and ignorance that is going to stop me from using my platform and my voice to support and uplift small businesses, Black-owned businesses, Black content creators, and Black authors,' Brown said. As many companies drop their commitment to uplifting marginalized communities, those communities are dropping their allegiance to these companies. Not all money is good money, and organizations like Philly Pride 365 are making that abundantly clear. RELATED CONTENT: Tabitha Brown Claps Back At Haters: 'No Amount Of Hate Will Stop Me From Uplifting Black Creators' As Target Boycott Impacts Authors
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24-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Tabitha Brown Claps Back At Haters: ‘No Amount Of Hate Will Stop Me From Uplifting Black Creators' As Target Boycott Impacts Authors
Emmy-winning actress, entrepreneur, and author Tabitha Brown took to Instagram to speak on the discourse surrounding her opinions on the Target boycott. On May 20, the 46-year-old internet personality dropped a video to respond to those hating on her for her previous statements, and to encourage others to combat the negative impact that the boycott is having on Black authors whose books are sold on the retailer's shelves. As a well-known advocate for Black authors, Black-owned businesses, and creatives, Brown previously warned people to be mindful of the Target boycotts, as it would negatively impact many Black authors as well as big business. The 'Donna's Recipe' hair care brand founder began by addressing the online users sending her hate messages in her recent Instagram video, 'This is my prayer for you. I pray that love finds you, true love. I pray it finds you and it holds you tight,' she began. Brown continued, 'I pray that someone will love you enough to see you, to see you when you are not well, to see you when you need true support, to see you when you need compassion, to see you when you need kindness. I pray that somebody loves you enough to sacrifice their life for you. I pray that type of love finds you so that you can understand.' Brown echoed her own sentiments in the caption of the video as well. The vegan food influencer wrote, 'To all the people in the comments and my DMS with your uneducated hate messages…There is no amount of hate and ignorance that is going to stop me from using my platform and my voice to support and uplift small businesses, Black-owned businesses, Black content creators, and Black authors.' Brown confirmed that she would not stop speaking out about the Target boycott and its impacts on Black authors and that she will continue to inspire others to find ways to support them in the deficit. 'Take it up with God because he gave me my voice, he blessed me with a platform, and I'm going to use it,' Brown concluded. Previously, Brown took a deep dive into how the Target boycott — launched at the beginning of this year in response to the retailer's rolling back its DEI initiatives under President Trump's new federal framework — has impacted the landscape of Black authorship. Brown reflected that since the beginning of the boycott, many Black authors have been struggling to get a reaction behind their books, with many people no longer shopping at Target, where they are sold. Brown explained, 'Target is a huge book retailer, right, that sells our books, and so because of the boycott, many of our black authors' books did not sell well because people were not purchasing the books because they're sold at Target. 'This affected their sales. It affected their ability to be on the New York Times bestseller list. But the bigger issue is that it also affects the next deal.' Brown encouraged people engaging in the boycott to be 'mindful' of the more nuanced repercussions of not shopping at Target, and recommended supporting these Black authors by buying through other channels to help them 'make their numbers.' Brown also directly addressed publishers on her platform, urging them to not hold the sales of their Black authors during these past months of boycott as 'truth' to their selling power. 'These numbers are not reflecting … their truth,' the actress expressed. 'They're talented writers with beautiful stories, and they're being affected by something that they did not do.' Brown has been receiving pushback ever since she spoke up in defense of Black-owned businesses and Black authors near the beginning of the Target boycott. According to previous reports, many did not receive her message to consider the Black business owners and creatives affected by the boycott kindly. RELATED CONTENT: Tabitha Brown To Uplift Small Businesses As Clover's First Chief Empowerment Officer
Buzz Feed
11-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
25 Cheap And Helpful Target Items For Twentysomethings
A pair of tortoiseshell print blue light–blocking glasses, because if you, like many twentysomethings, spend a lot of time in front of screens every day, your tired peepers could probably use a break. These specs can help cut down on the amount of blue light you're exposed to, which in turn can help you sleep better and eliminate headaches caused by stressed-out eyeballs. Also, they're super cute. Promising review: 'Strained eye care! Between hunting for deals online, working, and studying, my eyeballs have been straineddd. Thought I'd give these cuties a try. They fit me well and come in a little pink too. Doesn't hurt my husband likes them on me too!' —Target CustomerPrice: $17 (available in four lens options) A spiral-bound undated planner, so you can stay on top of your busy twenties life — even if your phone runs out of juice. (That's the problem with digital calendars, is it not?) This cheerful pick from Tabitha Brown has tons of space for you to track everything from monthly and weekly to-dos to long-term goals. And since it's undated, you can start using it at any time — no need to wait until the beginning of next year to pick up the planning habit! Promising review: 'Cool colors in organizational state of mind! Love colors, the organization, the availability to write in your own dates. The spaces allowed for information or events.' —MsshopperPrice: $10 A tempered glass screen protector for your phone, because technology is expensive, y'all — especially if you're in your twenties and don't necessarily have a ton of disposable income. Spend a couple of bucks now to protect your device, and you'll avoid having to pay a much steeper price later, should tragedy strike at the hands of your own butterfingers. This one is designed for iPhone 15 Plus and 16 Plus models, but Target's Dealworthy line has options for plenty of other makes and models. And in case you need convincing that a screen protector is worth having in your twenties-ish life, here is a true story: I've had a tempered glass screen protector like this one on my Switch since I first got the thing. Last year, it took a tumble from the coffee table. It did not fall particularly far, and thanks to my carpet, it did not fall onto a particularly hard surface — but when I picked it back up, I had a brief moment of 'OH NO' panic when I saw the screen: It looked like it had cracked clear down the middle. But guess what? It was just the protector that had cracked. When I pried it off, the screen protector basically shattered — but the screen of the Switch itself was fine. No cracks. No scratches, my friends, is what a screen protector is for: Taking the damage so your actual device does not. And since most of us are on our phones pretty much constantly, just imagine how much wear and tear a screen protector can save on your most-used device!Promising review: 'WOW it works! I'll admit I hesitated to buy this because it's so affordable and I doubted the quality would be as strong. However, I dropped my iPhone 16 Plus on the road and it's still intact with no scratches! Wow, buy this!' —oliviamichellePrice: $9.99 A bottle of E.l.f.'s Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Moisturizer, because if you aren't already moisturizing on the regular, your twenties are the time to start. This soothing gel formula is powered by hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides — but it's still lightweight, and particularly good if your skin tends towards the sensitive side of things. Promising review: ''Holy' is the correct word! I have extremely sensitive skin that immediately rejects any product it does not agree with. I was hesitant at first, but was on a budget and needed hydration ASAP. I came across this and wow! I do not regret. My skin loved it and helped with the weather change that caused my dry skin. I would totally recommend!!' —StinkyPicklesPrice: $13 And some of Cetaphil's 50 SPF facial sunscreen, so you can make sure you lock in the daily sunscreen habit sooner, rather than later. This pick from Cetaphil ticks all the boxes: It's highly effective, it's good for sensitive skin, it's waterproof, it layers well under makeup, and — key point! — it's shockingly affordable. Promising review: 'Amazing sunscreen! Wow!! This mineral sunscreen is amazing!! I struggle with allergies, sensitivity, and am acne-prone. Some sunscreens in the past have given me rashes where I applied them. This sunscreen works well for me, protecting my face with a high SPF and no breakouts. Sometimes I wear it without any makeup and it blurs my imperfections really well, also works great under makeup. Also love that it is mineral and reef-safe.' —Makeupgal95Price: $12.59 A good household tool kit, so you can DIY some of your own fix-it needs, you big ol' competent adult, you. This 40-piece set packs everything you need to handle tons of common household tasks — and at this price, it is a STEAL. A steal, I tell you! Included are a tape measurer, a claw hammer, pliers, a bunch of hex keys, a ratchet screwdriver with a ton of bits, scissors, a utility knife, some precision screwdrivers, a magnetic bit holder, and a case to keep it all review: 'Necessity for people who move. I bought this because I moved out of my parent's house and needed a little tool case. It has the basic tools that I need for my new house and it comes in handy for hanging up my decorations.' —Alexis JPrice: $21.99 Some reusable wool dryer balls that are way easier on your clothes than dryer sheets — and easier on your person-in-your-20s budget, too. Throwing these soft little spheres into the dryer with your clothes will soften them up, remove odors, reduce wrinkling, cut down on static, and even shorten drying time. What's not to love? I got myself this exact set of dryer balls — just as a lil' experiment — and friends, I am pleased to report that they do, in fact, help clothes and linens dry better! I try to avoid using my dryer's highest heat level since that can wreak havoc on textiles of all types, but when I tumble-dry on medium, things sometimes still come out a little... damp on the other end. Not with these puppies, though! Even my super plush bath towels come out fully dry without the need for high heat! It's a laundry miracle!Promising review: 'Great product! Just bought a second set. I bought my first set of the same brand about 10 years ago. Have not used dryer sheets since. Clothes dry faster, no static cling. They have lasted well for the past 10 years with frequent use. Also love that it comes in a cardboard box. No plastic packaging — yeah!' —CCL5Price: $9.99 for a three-pack And some mesh wash bags, because you've got better things to do with your fledgling adult life than worry about your workout gear or favorite bra every time you run the washing machine. This set of three bags from Brightroom gives you everything you need to make sure delicate items, both big and small, stay safe in the laundry. Promising review: 'Best purchase ever! I LOVE these laundry bags!!! I was looking for something to wash bras and delicates in when I came across these. I was skeptical because the price was so cheap, but decided to give them a try anyway. I'm so glad I did!!!! They have held up well after several uses. I use them to wash bras and keep the clasps from snagging other garments, and it's great. I also use them to wash my decorative pillow covers to keep the zippers from tearing the material and these garment bags have been AmAzInG!!! Do yourself a favor and get them now!!!' —GigiPrice: $4 AND a bottle of Downy's beloved Wrinkle Releaser spray, because nothing helps you look like you have your twenties together like a wrinkle-free wardrobe. A spritz of this stuff and a tug on the fabric to straighten everything out will go a long, long way toward making you presentable in no time flat. Promising review: 'Helps me get out the door quickly! This stuff has saved me! I don't have time to iron in the morning, so a few spritzes and smoothing out the fabric by hand does the trick. It smells great and dries quickly.' —AngelaPrice: $9.29 A sunrise alarm clock to help out if your mornings as a person in your twenties can sometimes be... let's call it a little rough. You probably already know the gimmick behind these kinds of clocks — they start to grow brighter a few minutes before your actual get-out-of-bed time, so you can wake up gradually instead of all at once — and this particular one offers a wonderfully budget-minded way to give the whole thing a shot. Promising review: 'Great clock and night light! I use this as my alarm clock. The light feature that turns on 15 minutes prior to my set alarm time is wonderful! It slowly gets brighter and I am always awake before the alarm sounds. It's nice to not wake up the whole house. The night light feature options are very pretty and nice to have just before going to sleep.' —JBPrice: $30 A classy 12-piece stoneware dinnerware set, so you can cultivate your twentysomething skills as an excellent dinner party host without needing to bust out the paper plates or go bankrupt. This set includes service for four at a truly unbeatable price point — and naturally, the pieces are all dishwasher- and microwave safe for easy cleanup and easier reheating. (Those leftovers aren't going to eat themselves.) The set comprises four bowls, four salad plates, and four dinner review: 'Amazing! I get compliments on these all the time. Definitely looks like a more expensive dish set. Doesn't scratch or mark easily. I have them in the white color and I love them.' —ShanananaPrice: $25 (available in three colors) An insulated lunch bag that doesn't look like a lunch bag, so you can pack yourself the best meals of your life every single day and still be taken ~seriously~ at work or while you're commuting. (Yes, even if people routinely mistake your twentysomething self for someone much younger.) You deserve better than a Sad Desk Lunch. This zipper-top tote even includes a two-cup, BPA free, microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe lunch review: 'I love that it is lightweight, has just the right length handle, and is attractive like a purse. You easily fit lunch and snacks in this lunch bag.' —Cathy RPrice: $16.99 (originally $19.99) A 10-piece set of bamboo and silicone cooking tools that'll make sure you always have exactly what you need on hand when you embark on your next culinary adventure — even if it's 10 p.m. on a weeknight and you've just been seized by the sudden and irrepressible desire for fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. (You're a twentysomething, not a monster. It's always a good time for cookies.) This set from Target's no-frills-but-super-useful Room Essentials line includes a good ol' fashioned wooden spoon, a serving spoon with little tines on the end, a slotted spoon, a turner, a slotted turner, a spoonula (love a good spoonula!), and three — count 'em! — spatulas. That is a ton of stuff at this price point, especially given the quality of the materials they're made review: 'Great quality and value! Bought for my daughter's college apartment and the quality was great, so I bought for home too! Really well made, both the wooden and silicon materials are high quality.' —BeTheChangePrice: $10 And a set of food storage containers that are actually good, because your 20-and-up self and your lunch both deserve better than old, stained takeout containers. Made of durable, BPA-free Tritan material, these Rubbermaid containers seal shut super securely, keeping all your leftovers and prepped ingredients fresh. This 10-piece set includes five containers — two 1.3-cup ones, two 3.2-cup ones, and one 9.6-cup one — plus lids for all of review: 'Tight seal keeps food fresh longer!!! Keeps food fresh longer than any other container I've tried. Finally found one that works! Tight seal is amazing. Great quality for price!' —AdamePrice: $26.99 A bottle of non-fuss daily shower cleaner, so you don't have to waste your valuable twentysomething time endlessly scrubbing your bathroom. To keep things fresh between your occasional cleaning sprees, just spritz some of this lemon-and-mint-scented spray in the tub or on your shower walls and floors when you're done washing up each day, and then just… walk away. Yes, really. Promising review: Great for daily use! I purchased this on a whim, as I've used the other cleaning sprays in the past. This has a great smell and is great for quick cleanings in between the deeper cleanings of the bathroom. We use it every time we shower and I deep clean weekly. The scent is great and not overpowering. It does not leave a residue either. The value is great and cheaper than a lot of other shower sprays.' —DkirkPrice: $2.99 And a Scrubbing Bubbles gel stamp to keep your commode in tip-top condition when you've, uh, not had the energy to give it a proper clean in a while. (Your twenties can be exhausting, friends.) Once you stamp this wand inside the bowl, it'll fight toilet ring and limescale with each flush for up to 12 days. Not to mention the fact that your bathroom will be way less stinky on the daily! Promising review: 'I mean does anyone like cleaning the bathroom?! I don't, but I definitely love using this little gadget once I'm done. I love that it makes the toilet smell clean and look sparkly after a couple of days.' —TargetfangirlPrice: $4.59+ (available with six or 24 stamps) AND a bottle of Dr. Bronner's Castile liquid soap, because it is truly the best secret weapon your twentysomething cleaning arsenal can have. Personally, I'm a big fan of using it to clean my makeup brushes, but it's endlessly versatile — and since the bottle is HUGE, it'll last... well, maybe not forever, but for quite some time, at least! It also comes in a ton of different varieties — lavender! Almond! Citrus! Peppermint! And more! — but this particular version is unscented, making it perfect for those who are sensitive to fragrance or other reviews: 'Don't hesitate! One of the best soaps to ever be invented!! You can use this for mostly anything. It is super nice for people that are sensitive to soap or smell. Super clean ingredients and the price is worth the pay since it lasts so long. I personally use this soap to clean my ears with earrings. Love!' —Kaitlyn D'Great for tech fabric! We use this to wash all our tech fabric gym gear, and to wash polar fleece items. A little goes a very long way. Unscented and great for allergies.' —XenaPrice: $18.39 A 36-pack of E.l.f. Blemish Breakthrough pimple patches, because no one in their twenties has the time or patience for surprise zits. These hydrocolloid patches can help clear gunk out of your pores and shrink zits in record time. Blemishes, begone! Promising review: 'Price AND quality! For the price? These are the best stickers on the market. I have used these twice now on some gnarly breakouts. And yeah, it might take a day or two, but they WORK. And you can barely notice them. Value!!' —AliciaaPrice: $8 A surprisingly affordable Waterpik flosser, so you can keep your teeth and gums all ship-shape — and save yourself and your bank account the pain and agony of expensive dental work later on. You only get one set of chompers, after all; making sure they'll last long beyond your 20s is worth the investment. Promising review: 'Great! I love this. I use this twice a day. It literally gets the food out between your teeth. This is a great product.' —BrittPrice: $37.99 A foldable fabric storage cube or two, because yes, your organizational solutions can be both aesthetically pleasing and reasonably priced at the same time. Whether tucked away in closets or left out as open storage, theses suckers can be used to hold just about anything. And goodness knows your twentysomething living situation could use more storage, right? Promising review: 'Super cute! Instantly made my desk look better with two and easier to organize.' —Jeaners18Price: $10 per 13'x13' cube (available in 13 colors and patterns) A pair of extremely effective yet shockingly budget-friendly wireless earbuds, because good tech accessories actually don't need to cost a proverbial arm and a leg. These babies deliver excellent sound quality and hold a charge for hours, making them as good for taking Zoom meetings as they are for keeping you occupied during your morning run — and all at an under-$25 price point. A truly surprising number of reviewers have also all attested to the fact that these things are so durable, they can survive accidental trips not only through the washing machine, but ALSO the dryer — and still come out working perfectly on the other review: 'Hands down, best earbuds I've ever had! These are the best earbuds I've purchased. They're loud, clear, and comfortable. I love that they come with a C charger instead of the old USB chargers. I love them so much I'm going to get more to gift at Christmas.' —WhiteWitch7Price: $24.99 (available in eight colors) Or just some good ol' fashioned earplugs, because if you're in your 20s, you probably have at least one roommate, and if you have at least one roommate, you probably need to be able to just… not hear them for a while every now and again. They're not fancy, but these lil' foam earplugs will make it a lot easier to sleep if you share a living space with someone who tends to be… less than considerate at times. Friends, I started sleeping with foam earplugs during my many years of twentysomething shared apartment living, because honestly, some of those roommates were just SO. LOUD. They were loud pretty much all the time, but they were especially loud late at night — and given that I have never been a terribly sound sleeper even at the best of times, it was often… let's call it a challenging situation. Starting to keep a steady supply of earplugs like these available made it a lot easier to cope with, though — so much so that even now, many, many years later, I still sleep with them. There's something very soothing about drifting off in a little cocoon of review: 'Best I've tried! I've tried a lot of earplugs and these are the most comfortable when sleeping. They are also very budget-friendly, so I can use a new pair each week without worrying about costs.' —KMMPrice: $4.49 for a pack of 12 pairs A pack of Command picture hanging strips, so you can decorate your blank, empty walls with whatever art you like — and then switch it up again whenever the mood strikes. These things work just like regular Command strips, except that they're designed specifically for frames and decorative wall hangings. That means they're easy to install (no tools needed!) and remove without a trace. If you're in your twenties, you're probably going to move house not infrequently, which makes these an essential décor tool: They let you personalize your space, then leave it exactly the way you found it when it's time to move review: 'Great for hanging, then removal. I'm constantly changing my walls and décor — these are a must! Easy to install, even easier to remove. Plus, they hold up very well. Love Command strips!' —SerboPrice: $10.99 (originally $13.99) An unexpectedly beautiful pegboard set that'll pull double duty as an organizational tool for your busy twentysomething life and a piece of eye-catching décor for your snazzy twentysomething home or office. Promising review: 'Perfect wall organizer! I had been looking for something for our kitchen wall that was a catchall place for mail, keys, important school papers etc. This checked all the boxes for us! Love the green color with gold accents and mix of the modern/rustic/industrial look.' —StrawberrymonarchPrice: $11.99+ (originally $19.99+; available in two sizes) And lastly, a 'hyperchiller' gadget from Keurig that'll turn hot coffee into iced coffee in a mere 60 seconds. It is a game-changer for any highly caffeinated twentysomething. Game. Changer. No more emergency coffee shop runs for you! By now, your 20s-ish self probably has a coffee maker of your own, if you are of the caffeinated persuasion. But sometimes, you don't want hot coffee. You want iced coffee. And, much like Veruca Salt, you want it now. And with this doohickey, you can make that happen, even if you did not have the foresight to brew up some coffee last night and stick it in the fridge for later! Just stash the hyperchiller in the freezer, then pull it out and either a) pour your freshly brewed hot coffee into it, or b) put it in your actual Keurig machine where you'd usually put your cup and brew the coffee directly into it. Within about a minute, the hyperchiller will have turned your hot coffee into a cool, cold treat. Iced coffee lovers of the world, review: 'Iced fast! Amazing for iced coffee! If you are a coffee enthusiast, and you don't own this, I'm asking myself why! It's so easy to use and fast to chill.' —kimann115Price: $18.79
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Clover & Sony Pictures Television Announce First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Champion Small Businesses with the Inaugural Clover x Shark Tank Summit
Solving the Small Business Failure Rate at the Heart of New Venture; Three Day Conference to Debut this September in Las Vegas AUSTIN, Texas, March 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clover, the world's smartest all-in-one point-of-sale solution, and Sony Pictures Television (SPT), which co-produces the critically acclaimed, multi-Emmy Award-winning "Shark Tank," today revealed a first-of-its-kind partnership and series of groundbreaking initiatives to combat the astounding 50% small business failure rate (source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce). Live from the stage at SXSW, the partners unveiled the Clover x Shark Tank Summit, a small business conference featuring a first-of-its-kind partnership, the Access Pass grant program for small businesses, and a first-look of a powerful new docuseries starring Clover's Chief Empowerment Officer Tabitha Brown. This game-changing partnership will tackle small business failure rates. The U.S. is home to 33.2 million small businesses, accounting for almost 46% of all U.S. employees and generating $5.9 trillion in annual revenue (source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Data Center). Small Businesses fuel the economy, spark innovation, and shape culture – yet half of them won't make it past five years. The reasons are fixable. Lack of business planning, financial challenges, employee management, market shifts, and inadequate marketing are to blame. The magnitude of the fallout from Small Business failure – economically, culturally, and socially - is enormous, and ensuring their success is one of the most significant challenges of our time. On stage at SXSW today, small business advocate, "Shark Tank" investor and co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs, Mark Cuban, joins Clover Chief Empowerment Officer, Tabitha Brown, and Fiserv Chief Brand, Marketing, and Communications Officer, Shannon Watkins, along with Justin Fenchel, co-founder and CEO of Austin-based BeatBox Beverages and "Shark Tank" entrepreneur, to spotlight the challenges confronting small businesses and announcing on the mainstage, the Clover x Shark Tank Summit, to help turn the small business failure rate around. "The goal of the Clover x Shark Tank Summit is to showcase how the world supports small businesses and how we can continue to champion them," said Cuban. The Clover x Shark Tank Summit debuts in Las Vegas from September 28-30, 2025. This multi-day event is designed to give entrepreneurs the inspiration, access, and support they need to shift the odds in their favor. One of the biggest highlights – exclusively curated "Shark Tank" activities involving some of the renowned tycoons of business--the "Sharks" and "guest Sharks," as participants can pitch on-site, receive expert feedback, and connect with top leaders in finance, tech, culture, and entertainment. On the road to the inaugural Clover x Shark Tank Summit, will be the introduction of Access Pass, a unique opportunity for small business owners to enter and win a chance to participate in the upcoming event, was also unveiled today. The entry period opens March 10 and runs through August 11. Entrepreneurs eager to take their business to the next level should visit for more details. In a powerful first appearance as Clover's Chief Empowerment Officer, Tabitha Brown takes the SXSW stage to reveal an inspiring new docuseries that will shine a light on the untold stories of small businesses nationwide. "Supporting small businesses is my calling," said Brown, "I'm beyond thrilled to announce this incredible partnership, and I can't wait to make a meaningful impact together." "When we empower small businesses, we uplift communities and have the power to change the world. That belief is at the heart of who we are and what we do as a company," said Shannon Watkins, Chief Brand, Marketing, and Communications Officer at Fiserv. "By bringing together partners like Shark Tank and Tabitha Brown with Clover, we are driving change at the intersection of commerce, culture, and community and redefining how the world supports small businesses for generations to come." "We're thrilled to team up with Clover to bring 'Shark Tank' fans and entrepreneurs together for our first Summit," said Eli Holzman, President, Nonfiction, Sony Pictures Television. "'Shark Tank' is the leading brand in the small business and entrepreneurship space and we couldn't be more excited to provide a new forum for founders, investors and fans to engage directly." To learn more about Clover and how the brand is providing solutions for small businesses including the Clover x Shark Tank Summit, visit and follow @clovercommerce on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn. New episodes of "Shark Tank" air Fridays at 8/7c on ABC and stream next day on Hulu. For additional details about Shark Tank, visit @SharkTankABC on Instagram, X and @SharkTank on Facebook. About Fiserv Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a Fortune 500 company, aspires to move money and information in a way that moves the world. As a global leader in payments and financial technology, the company helps clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network services; payments; e-commerce; merchant acquiring and processing; and the Clover® cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform. Fiserv is a member of the S&P 500® Index and one of Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™. Visit and follow on social media for more information and the latest company news. About Shark Tank The recipient of five Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, ABC's "Shark Tank," currently airing its 16th season, features the Sharks – tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons – as they invest in America's best businesses and products. The Sharks give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American Dream and potentially secure life-changing business deals. The Sharks are billionaire Mark Cuban, co-founder of Cost Plus Drug Company; real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific CPG investor and self-made inventor of retail products Lori Greiner; cyber-security technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary; and the newest Shark, philanthropist and founder of KIND Snacks and the Builders Movement, Daniel Lubetzky. Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill, Yun Lingner, Max Swedlow, Brandon Wallace, Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary, Barry Poznick, and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of "Shark Tank," which is based on the Japanese "Dragons' Den" format, created by Nippon Television Network Corporation. 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14 haircare products from Black-owned beauty brands to support during Black History Month
We might earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of the links. The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content. Graphic by Lauryn Jiles; photos retailers With so many Black-owned haircare products on the shelves of major retailers these days, it's hard to believe that there was once a time when lack of representation existed. Fast forward to today, where we've seen a surge in Black-owned haircare brands, especially with the natural hair movement and social media. From influencers posting their natural hair and wash day routines to celebrity brands like Pattern Beauty and Fenty Hair taking over the haircare industry, Black-owned brands are gaining attention and support now more than ever before. Whether you're looking to support a few haircare brands for Black History Month or year-round, these are 14 products from Black-owned beauty brands that are suitable for all curl types. Tracee Ellis Ross is the ultimate hair icon, and if you want your coils to look like hers, use this Pattern Beauty styling cream to add volume and definition. >> Buy the Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross Styling Cream for $49 on Amazon If your hair needs a self-care day, treat it with this floral scented treatment mask that replenishes dry hair, helps with breakage and damage and leaves your curls bouncy and defined. >> Buy the Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross Treatment Mask for $28 on Amazon If you love seeing Tabitha Brown's hair every time you watch her cooking shows, you'll equally love this Donna's Recipe by Tabitha Brown curl gel. It's perfect for sleek buns and ponytails and it smells just like vanilla. >> Buy the Donna's Recipe by Tabitha Brown Curl Enhancing Gel for $15.99 on Amazon Another vanilla-scented option, this Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk detangles hair and promotes growth. It's crafted with gourmet ingredients like rice milk, macadamia seed oil and slippery elm bark. >> Buy the Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk for $14.79 on Amazon If you have dry or damaged hair, revive it with the tgin Rose Water Hydrating Hair Mask. It smells like a delicious açaí bowl and is formulated with vitamins A, B, C, D, E and B3 plus omegas 3, 6 and 9 to promote healthy hair growth. >> Buy the tgin Rose Water Hydrating Hair Mask for $15.99 (16% off) on Amazon For soft hair that smells like coconut and mint, go for the TPH by Taraji Hair and Scalp Treatment Set that cleanses, exfoliates and revives your hair. >> Buy the TPH by Taraji Hair and Scalp Treatment Set for $46 on Amazon Strengthen and nourish your scalp while reviving split ends with the Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp and Hair Oil. >> Buy the Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil for $9.99 on Amazon This Mousse Def Texture Foam from The Doux literally transforms your hair right before your eyes. It provides a flexible hold and sleek shine to your curls while adding definition. >> Buy the Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam for $15.99 on Amazon Protect your hair from humidity and revive your curls throughout the day with The Doux's Honey Shine Mist. It's formulated with cationic honey, aloe, keratin and silk to add shine and restore softness. >> Buy The Doux Mist Demeanor Honey Shine Mist for $13.99 on Amazon This clarifying skin and scalp treatment reduces irritation while clarifying and detoxifying the scalp, and it smells like peppermint. >> Buy the Design Essentials Peppermint & Aloe Soothing Scalp Tonic for $15.16 Before you blow dry and style your hair, apply this smoothing blow dry hair cream. It serves as a heat protectant, adds shine and is infused with coconut, lilac leaf extract and shea and cocoa butter. >> Buy the Flawless by Gabrielle Union Smoothing Blow Dry Hair Cream for $9.99 on Amazon Get pillow-soft curls with this lightweight styling lotion, which reduces frizz and leaves you with bouncy and defined curls. >> Buy the Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls Unisex Lotion for $17.97 (18% off) on Amazon Designed for fitness enthusiasts or those with dry and flaky scalps, this Sunday II Sunday shampoo restores scalp health while deeply cleansing and nourishing it. >> Buy the Sunday ll Sunday Signature Scalp Balancing Shampoo for $20 on Amazon If you love a good twist out or braids, this Aunt Jackie's Braid and Twist Gel helps to hold your hair in place and protect it. >> Buy the Aunt Jackie's Braid and Twist Hold Tight Gel for $9.83 on Amazon If you've been following Rihanna's beauty ventures, then you might know about her Fenty Hair brand. This conditioner is perfect for medium to fine hair, and it repairs split ends, reduces damage and instantly detangles. >> Buy the Fenty Hair by Rihanna The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner for $29 on Sephora
