Black History Now: Dynamic Duos Building Together
by Yasmine Jameelah
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February 3, 2023

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We Black 365 ’round here, but we’re unapologetically extra Black this month. As we celebrate Black History Month this year we’re grateful for our past and honoring duos making Black history right now. Black Love’s “Dynamic Duos” recognizes siblings, friends, and couples that are making Black history NOW. From photographers, choreographers, and authors, these duos sit down to tell the world who they are and how they are building together.

This month we’ll be launching videos each week on Black love’s profiles highlighting duos doing their thing in the name of Black Love. To kick off the campaign sponsored by Target, we’re highlighting Dynamic Duos that can be found on Target shelves and on Target.com! Learn about these duos and remember to shop Black-owned!

Cora & Stefan – Young King Haircare 

Black History Now: Dynamic Duos Building Together
Cora & Stefan of Young King Haircare (Courtesy of Young King Haircare)

As first-time parents to a beautiful brown baby boy named Kade who had a head full of hair, Cora and Stefan Miller were surprised to discover that there were no clean, natural hair care products specifically designed for curly headed young men. Inspired by their son in December 2019, they launched Young King Hair Care and have reshaped the beauty industry by creating unique offerings for their son and the next generation of Black and Brown men! 

SHOP YOUNG KING HAIRCARE HERE 

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Cynthia & Kathryn – Harper Iman Dolls 

Black History Now: Dynamic Duos Building Together
Cynthia & Kathryn of Harper Iman Dolls (Courtesy of Harper Iman Dolls)

Cynthia and Kathryn may have stared off as mother and daughter, but the duo have become best friends and business partners since launching Harper Iman Dolls. Their company is committed to making dolls of color that represent the type of dolls that we wished we had and dolls of color that we needed growing up. Yes for this representation that reinforces children of color how important they are, how smart they are, how beautiful they are, how talented they are and how creative they are! 

SHOP HARPER IMAN DOLLS HERE 

Pernell & Rod – Blk & Bld Coffee

Black History Now: Dynamic Duos Building Together
Rod & Pernell of BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages (Courtesy of BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages)

A lifetime friendship, shared values, and an immeasurable love for coffee and tea are the foundation for BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages. Dynamic Duo and friends Pernell & Rod created this company with the desire to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through a common interest of investing in community, specifically for the youth. BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations across America that are aligned to pouring into children the confidence, exposure, and guidance for them to be the best version of themselves. 

SHOP BLK & BOLD COFFEE HERE 

Pinky Cole & Derrick Hayes – Buying Back the Block 

Black History Now: Dynamic Duos Building Together
Pinky Cole & Derrick Hayes

Slutty Vegan and Big Dave’s Cheesesteak owners are not only restaurateurs; they’re business partners dedicated to making a positive change in today’s society by impacting our communities. They’re buying blocks of homes, plan to develop community centers for youth, continue providing jobs, and spread the knowledge that they have.

SHOP SLUTTY VEGAN HERE

View the full Dynamic Duos campaign on the Black Love+ app featuring videos from phenomenal business owners who are changing the world! 

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