The Unsolicited Advice Giver: A Lesson I Didn’t Know I Needed

There’s a funny thing about advice—it usually comes from a good place. And yet, when it arrives uninvited, it can land all wrong. I come from a long line of advice givers. The kind of family that c...

Emotional Labeling: Teaching Our Kids to Name Their Feelings and Build Resilience

One of the most powerful lessons I’m teaching my kids — and re-learning myself — is that we are meant to feel all of our emotions. Not just the good ones. You can’t selectively numb your feelings. ...

Reclaiming My Energy: Reflections on BK Shivani’s Deep Sleep Teachings

After watching How to Have DEEP SLEEP to Energize Your Mind & Body? by BK Shivani, I found myself rethinking not just how I sleep—but how I live. Her words were gentle yet firm reminders that m...

Don’t Buy Black Out of Anger—Buy to Honor a Legacy

During my fireside chat with Maggie Anderson, I walked away with something I can’t shake: we often Buy Black as a reaction—not a commitment. After George Floyd was killed, we saw it. Black-owned bu...

Unlearning “I Am Third”: A New Take on Selflessness, Faith, and Compassion

Unlearning “I Am Third”: A New Take on Selflessness, Faith, and Compassion When I was a kid, I spent my summers at Kids Across America (KAA) camp—a place that shaped my heart, my faith, and my valu...

Train the Mind to Respond, Not React: My Takeaways from Sister BK Shivani’s Wisdom

In a world that moves fast and feels heavy, I find myself craving tools that help me move through it with intention. I recently listened to Train The Mind To Respond, Not React by Sister BK Shivani...

Today’s Blackout: A Call to Pause and Provoke Change

In a world where every swipe and click fuels the status quo, today we’re taking a bold stand. Yes, we’re a marketplace, and we believe in shopping Black and living green. But today, we’re asking yo...

Why BLK + GRN Is Moving to a More Sustainable, Direct-Shipping Model

When I first launched BLK + GRN, I was shipping products straight from my home office. I ordered in small batches to ensure we cleared inventory quickly, avoiding excess stock and making sure custo...

Why should you support Kamala Harris?

Health and Wellness AdvocacyKamala Harris has consistently supported policies that address health inequities in marginalized communities, with a particular focus on reducing racial health dispari...

Is Buying Black Racist?

Short answer, no. But I have some time today, so I am going to take four minutes to explain. Recently, I am being interviewed more and more by white journalists. After the obligatory “Why did y...

Rebuilding With BLK + GRN

By: Dr. Kristian Henderson On July 1, 2019, I was in a life-threatening car accident in my dream car, a brand new Tesla, with my husband and newborn son. The car hit us, our airbags didn’t depl...

The Power of the Pin: Why I Turned to Acupuncture on My Healing Journey

The Power of the Pin: Why I Turned to Acupuncture on My Healing Journey After surviving a traumatic car accident, my healing journey has been anything but linear. As I’ve worked to reclaim my heal...

Rest Is The Precondition For Healing

"Rest is the precondition for healing.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Whether it be taking a nap, getting a good night's sleep, taking a 15-minute break, a pause to breathe, or a minute of meditation, it i...