Do Good, Be Good.
Our Journey Toward a Sustainable and Compassionate Future
No Poverty
Through innovative agricultural practices and nourishing food products, these brands contribute to a world where no one is left behind, addressing the very roots of poverty and hunger.
ASKANYA
Corinne Joachim-Sanon-Symietz
Askyanya is known for being a labor of love, for they have employed more than 3,000 Haitian farmers in their business. Their chocolates are made with natural ingredients sourced directly from Haitian farmers and handcrafted in Haiti by women. Les Chocolateries Askanya is Haiti’s first premier bean-to-bar chocolate company. It exclusively uses Haitian cacao to produce their chocolate.
BROOKLYN BREWED SORREL
Nzinga Knight
Since launching in 2020, Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel has championed a heartwarming initiative named "BUY + GIVE," a testament to the brand's commitment to fostering community support and philanthropy. Rooted in the principle that life's journey may at times require us to extend a hand of support or to graciously receive one, "BUY + GIVE" reflects Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel's dedication to acting as a beacon of positivity and assistance. This initiative beautifully encapsulates the brand's ethos of communal uplift and social responsibility, inviting its customers and the wider community to partake in a shared mission of benevolence. By integrating this cycle of giving into its business model, Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel not only enriches the lives of individuals in need but also strengthens the bonds within the community, demonstrating that collective goodwill can indeed forge a path to a brighter, more supportive future for all.
Good Health And Well Being
Wellness is at the core of numerous brands, offering products that heal, rejuvenate, and promote holistic health, embodying the essence of good health and well-being.
BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN
BLACK GIRL SUNSCREEN
In 2016, Shontay Lundy created Black Girl Sunscreen, a 30 SPF lotion infused with natural ingredients and formulated for women of color. Made with melanated skin in mind, BGS dries completely clear and protects melanin without the white-cast. The goal of BGS is to start the conversation globally around sun safety to educate and protect melanin beauties worldwide.
Ibraheem Nasir
A DOZEN COUSINS
Over the past few years, A Dozen Cousins has dedicated itself to community support through various initiatives, starting in 2019 with a partnership with The Sustainable Food Center's Happy Kitchen/La Cocina Alegre, sponsoring cooking and nutrition classes for 50 families, emphasizing budget-friendly and culturally relevant education. In 2020, the brand made an in-kind donation to Project Potluck, supporting People of Color in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, alongside Beanfields and Mason Dixie Foods. The following year, 2021, saw A Dozen Cousins donating proceeds from their "Kitchen Collection," curated by Latina artists for Hispanic Heritage Month, to the Los Angeles Community Fridges, supporting a volunteer-run network of public refrigerators that facilitates food sharing among community members in need. Through these actions, A Dozen Cousins has showcased its commitment to nourishing communities, fostering diversity, and promoting sustainability.
Quincy Henry
CAMPFIRE COFFEE
Campfire Coffee, stands as a beacon for promoting outdoor recreation and education. As a registered non-profit organization in Washington State, its mission is dedicated to making nature more accessible to everyone, particularly for those historically excluded due to financial or other barriers. By supporting organizations with aligned goals, Campfire Explorers Club contributes significantly towards a more equitable and accessible natural environment. This initiative underscores the importance of physical and mental well-being through outdoor activities, ensuring that the joys and health benefits of the natural world are within reach for all.
Ona Zoe Oli
BEAUTIFUL CURLY ME
Beautiful Curly Me was founded on a mission to empower every young black girls everywhere. Beautiful Curly Me is a celebration of the magic of curly hair, dreams and abilities and all the things that make young black and brown girls special. It aims to develop positive self esteem in young girls and to help them become more self-confident. The company was co-founded by an 8-year-old girl, who has gone through a time when she didn't like her hair and now wants to encourage girls everywhere to celebrate their precious tresses.
Eugene Osei and Stephen Amoah
CONVO AND CHILL
Convo and Chill offers a collection of conversation starters designed to enhance mental and emotional wellness among couples and friends. This amazing product encourages meaningful dialogues on topics related to personal health, well-being, and mindfulness, providing a unique opportunity to deepen understanding and empathy within relationships. Engaging in these discussions can lead to greater awareness of mental health, promote emotional support, and foster a supportive community. It's an enjoyable way to spend a game night, filled with enlightening conversations that not only entertain but also contribute to the overall well-being of participants.
Dr. Priscilla Johnson
ECO DAISY
EcoDaisy’s goal is to protect the environment, leave a legacy and help others do the same with her environmentally friendly cleaning products. The founder of EcoDaisy wanted to ensure the products were healthy for both the consumer to use and breathe in. She also focused on their environmental impact, specifically for aquatic life.
By supporting educational programs and advocating for women's empowerment, our brands stand at the forefront of creating inclusive opportunities and breaking barriers.
Gender Equality
Olowo-n'djo Tchala
ALAFFIA
Alaffia, founded by Olowo-n’djo Tchala, is a social enterprise that reinvests proceeds into community programs in West Africa through the Alaffia Foundation and GACE. Their initiatives focus on maternal health, education, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment—funding thousands of safe births, building schools, donating bicycles for students, planting tens of thousands of trees, and creating women’s cooperatives that preserve traditional methods while ensuring fair wages. In addition, they support access to essentials like eyeglasses and clean water, making their mission as much about social impact as it is about ethical beauty products.
Beverly Malbranche
CARIBBREW
CarriBrew emphasizes sustainable and equitable business practices, ensuring that each purchase directly supports income generation, improves access to education, and strengthens communities. By offering technical assistance and a no-interest revolving loan fund to their farmers, CarriBrew empowers Haiti's coffee growers, affirming the belief that conscious consumer decisions can lead to fair and dignified livelihoods for these vital partners. This approach highlights CarriBrew's dedication to fostering positive impacts through fair business partnerships.
Denise Woodard
PARTAKE
Partake, under the leadership of Denise, a Black & Asian American woman, is deeply committed to enhancing the visibility of Black and female entrepreneurship and broadening the horizon for underrepresented individuals aspiring to careers in the food and beverage industry. In 2020, Denise initiated the Black Futures in Food & Beverage, an annual fellowship program designed to mentor students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This impactful program aims to guide these students towards securing internships and job opportunities by the conclusion of the fellowship, thereby opening doors and fostering a more inclusive and diverse industry landscape.
Michelle Robinson
DEMI BLUE
Michelle Robinson, founder of DEMIblue Clean and Vegan Nail Polish, was inspired by her mother’s battle with cancer. What began as a heartfelt effort to support her mom’s wellness journey evolved into DEMIblue, a clean beauty brand dedicated to empowering and uplifting underrepresented women in the health and wellness community. Today, DEMIblue operates as a nonprofit organization, advocating for breast cancer awareness while continuing to educate consumers about the harmful toxins found in many conventional nail polishes—and providing a healthier, cleaner, and more conscious alternative.
Empowering communities through learning, leadership, and opportunity. Driven by purpose, we create spaces where education and culture work hand in hand to inspire lasting impact.
Quality Education
Olowo-n'djo Tchala
ALAFFIA
Alaffia, founded by Olowo-n’djo Tchala, is a social enterprise that reinvests proceeds into community programs in West Africa through the Alaffia Foundation and GACE. Their initiatives focus on maternal health, education, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment—funding thousands of safe births, building schools, donating bicycles for students, planting tens of thousands of trees, and creating women’s cooperatives that preserve traditional methods while ensuring fair wages. In addition, they support access to essentials like eyeglasses and clean water, making their mission as much about social impact as it is about ethical beauty products.
Dr. Christopher Emdin
HIPHOPED
The organization’s consultants, speakers, and educators have extensive experience in training, research, and practice focused on the intersections of popular culture and education. With expertise in connecting hip-hop to disciplines such as STEM, English, counseling, school leadership, and wellness, they work to bridge cultural relevance with academic rigor. Through in-person and virtual professional development sessions, keynotes, and trainings, the team equips educators, administrators, and community leaders with tools that use hip-hop culture and philosophy to enhance learning, engagement, and leadership.
Each year, the organization also hosts the HipHopEd Conference and a series of smaller events that bring together educators and learners from around the world to share best practices in teaching and innovation. In addition, the team partners with institutions to design and redesign integrated curriculums that provide students with dynamic, culturally rich, and academically challenging learning experiences across multiple subject areas.
Zandra Cunningham
ZANDRA BEAUTY
Established in 2016, the Zandra TLC Foundation operates as a 501(c)3 organization with a primary mission of educating and empowering girls and women worldwide, particularly focusing on underserved communities. The foundation's vision is to encourage girls between the ages of 6 and 19 to envision possibilities beyond their current circumstances. This is achieved through exposure to a range of opportunities in career choices, health, wellness, S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and entrepreneurship.
The Zandra TLC Foundation firmly believes that girls possess the potential to create transformative impacts within their families, communities, and even on a global scale. To translate this belief into action, the foundation designs and implements high-quality programs geared towards fostering both social and economic change through the twin pillars of education and entrepreneurship.
Reduced Inequalities
Creating a more inclusive world by expanding access, representation, and opportunity for communities that have long been overlooked.
All-natural bandages come in diverse shades of brown
Intisar and Rashid Mahdi
Browndages is redefining what inclusive care looks like by creating all-natural bandages in multiple shades of brown—addressing a long-standing lack of options for diverse skin tones. Their mission centers on representation, empowerment, and helping people feel seen in everyday essentials.
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Strengthening local communities through access, connection, and sustainable livelihoods.
Nomvuyo Treffers
SWIMMA
Swimma is not just about providing inclusive swimwear; it's also about giving back to the community. One notable initiative was their partnership with LA Community Fridges, where Swimma donated food using proceeds from their "Kitchen Collection" curated by Latina artists during Hispanic Heritage Month. This initiative supports a network of public refrigerators in Los Angeles, allowing community members to share food with those in need.
Strengthening local communities through access, connection, and sustainable livelihoods.
Climate Action
Reducing environmental impact through responsible materials and everyday choices.
Angela Richardson
PUR HOME
PUR Home is dedicated to creating products that do not cause harm to Mother Earth. All of PUR Home bottles are recyclable and is very committed to continue to educate consumers about recycling and other uses for containers, thus reducing waste.
Strengthening local communities through access, connection, and sustainable livelihoods.