AphroChic Media

AphroChic is proud to launch our first-ever Activism Issue. In this issue we celebrate people from across the African Diaspora who are leading the way for change in our world. Olympian, Allyson Felix, graces the cover of the inaugural issue, and notable artists and thought leaders are featured, including music artists Meshell Ndegeocello and Black Thought; scholar, Steven W. Thrasher; Bahamian artist, Tavares Strachan; and food historian, Tonya Hopkins. AphroChic continues to think of various innovative ways to reach our audience. AphroChic magazine is accessible to a wide range of readers through a digital format that is free to read online, premium print copies that are sustainably made-to-order, and annual subscriptions are available: https://lnkd.in/dGKtXg_P #aphrochic #blackculture #blackmedia

At the new AphroChic.com, inspired by our mission to be a virtual home for the African Diaspora, we are excited to be expanding what we can offer a Diaspora audience. This past month we have expanded our curated art offerings in the AphroChic Shop. Black artists continue to be grossly underrepresented in the art world, and that has an impact in the consumer market as well, where works by a diverse array of Black artists are hard to find. At #AphroChic, we’re designing a virtual space where the work of Black painters, illustrators, sculptors and photographers is recognized, celebrated and easily accessible to consumers: https://aphrochic.com/art

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Eleven years later, and people continue to tell us how much REMIX inspires them. We wanted to share a little bit about how the book was designed to be inspirational objet d’art for the home as well. The yellow mimosa shade that we used on the cover was inspired by the coat Michelle Obama wore at the inauguration in 2008, bringing forth feelings of hope and optimism. Our Haze print, a batik, was inspired by ancient African pattern design. And an illustration of a senufo stool is a symbolic recognition of the legacy of Black furniture design that originated in Africa. Every detail is a nod to Black heritage, culture, legacy, our past, present and future. We’re so glad that it continues to inspire and be part of so many home stories. You can get your copy in the AphroChic Shop: https://lnkd.in/ghXNtT-P

The AphroChic Shop is on Pinterest. Save, collage and shop your fave pieces: https://pin.it/6DQxfULbT

Home is a human right. Safety is a human right. Sonya Massey deserved better. We all do.

At AphroChic Media, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with Realtor.com, one of the most trusted sites for homeowners in the United States. For our latest “Ask AphroChic” column, where we answer homeowner questions, we spoke with Yardzen about ways to reduce allergies in the yard. Since our co-founder, Jeanine Hays, developed Mast Cell Activation Syndrome from COVID, being out in the yard is a challenge. Due to her illness, exposure to pollen or a bee sting can cause anaphylaxis which can be fatal. We’re happy to bring information to homeowners who deal with such issues, presenting ways to balance beauty and safety in a home’s landscape design: https://lnkd.in/ebepqUfk

The AphroChic Shop offers a new online retail experience. Focused exclusively on luxury and artisan products by designers from across the African Diaspora, our shop is curated like a museum. Select pieces include descriptions of the work being presented and an editors’ note, much like an exhibit label, providing visitors with the story of the artist and the inspiration for the piece. More than a shop, it’s a space to discover Black design beyond mainstream narratives. Work that is modern, luxurious, unique, and a beautiful reflection of the diversity of Black culture. Visit the new AphroChic Shop today: https://aphrochic.com/shop

We’re taking you inside “Giants” at the Brooklyn Museum - a bright, bold, beautiful walk through works by incredible Black artists from across the Diaspora. Read our article on this groundbreaking exhibition https://lnkd.in/eCUVAYKB

#Pride is protest. In 2021, AphroChic magazine contributor Ruby Brown wrote a poignant essay on the history of Pride, how a movement of rebellion, protest and queer liberation has become a mainstream commodity today, and how the revolutionary aims of Pride urgently need to be reclaimed. https://lnkd.in/eEdNNGjs #lgbtq