Embracing a Villager Mindset: A Return to Self-Sufficiency and Community Capital

In a world where consumerism often reigns supreme and corporate brands dominate the market, it's easy to feel like we have no choice but to rely on big companies for our needs. But what if there wa...

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...

Conscious Spending: Aligning Our Money with Our Values

Lately, I’ve been thinking more about how I spend money—not just how much I spend, but why I spend. Too often, we buy things out of habit, convenience, or impulse rather than genuine need. But what...

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...

The Sustainability Dilemma of AI: How We Use ChatGPT Matters

When I was first introduced to ChatGPT, I was enthralled by its capabilities. From brainstorming ideas to drafting detailed emails, it seemed like the ultimate productivity hack. Like many others, ...

How Do You Make Smart Money Moves Without Sacrificing Your Goals?

I’ve been called cheap my entire life, but I wear it as a badge of honor. For me, money has always been a tool—a way to create opportunities, build security, and work toward my goals. I’ve learned ...

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...

I Am an Addict.

I am an addict. I have textbook addiction. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, addiction is characterized by the inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral con...

'I Needed More Than a Quick Fix:' Kristian's Weight-Loss Story

I lost 30 pounds without dieting. Check out my story in the Dr. Oz magazine to find out how...