Sixteen-year-old Trenton Lee has already made his name making luxurious wigs for various celebrities from actress Tichina Arnold, Cardi B, and Blac Chyna. His notable reputation making his signature wig designs led him to create his own hair company, Luxe by Trenton. Now the teen entrepreneur wants to give back to those less fortunate by helping put a smile on children suffering from hair loss due to medical reasons.
Lee has partnered with nonprofit organization Ronald McDonald House Charities to help create custom wigs for sick children with different ailments that can cause hair loss. He is also working with the organization to build a children’s salon in his hometown of Kansas City. Lee says given his success with his hair company, it was important for him to pay it forward and help those within his community.
“I had a conversation with my mother and told her that I wanted to be able to do something for my community,” Lee tells Essence. “While making custom wig units for high profile celebrities is fun and exciting, my real passion lies in helping those who have cancer and lost their hair and working with them to restore their sense of dignity, pride, and self-esteem.”
“This all started because I was being bullied for being different,” he added. “I want to expand my business so that I can provide resources to help others who may be experiencing bullying because they look, act, and think differently. So the [pandemic] set back is not stopping any of the projects — I am still designing wigs for clients and [still] finding ways to continue to be inspired!”
More and more consumers are turning to organic and plant-based products in the beauty and wellness industry. One Brooklyn-based entrepreneur found a way to use turmeric and other healthy superfoods to make unique latte powders that promise to give consumers beautiful glowing skin. Meet Trinity Mouzon Wofford, the co-founder and CEO of Golde, a wellness company that creates different health and beauty products using turmeric.
“Turmeric is a really fascinating one because the benefits are from head to toe,” said Wofford in an interview with Inscape. “Because it’s so anti-inflammatory, it will target any areas of imbalance. Inflammation isn’t just about joint pain — it has a huge impact on your skin, your digestion, your immunity, and even mental health!”
Wofford uses the superfood to make items ranging from face masks, detox powders, and healthy latte powders. She also offers DIY recipes to help empower consumers to take charge of their self-care regimen, believing the holistic remedies she learned growing up to be vital in her daily health regimen.
“I’ve always been big on wellness and holistic health. I grew up in a crunchy town upstate not far from Vermont,” she said. “I was also raised by a single parent who was dealing with an autoimmune disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis. At one point, my mom switched over to seeing a holistic physician and saw a huge improvement in her symptoms.”
She added, “Making wellness more accessible means tuning into how to make the experience feel good from start to finish — a good price point, great branding, and a delicious product don’t need to be optional just because it’s healthy.”
Africax5 has a vacancy for a savvy social media professional to join our content and communications team’s expanding operations. Our priority is to recruit the right fit for our creative culture, with the title of Social Media Executive or Social Media Manager attached to the successful candidate based on the experience and abilities that they bring to the role.
We are recruiting for a part-time position.
Founded on years of digital media publishing experience, Africax5 is focused on creating high quality content to deliver authentic audience engagement.
As Social Media Executive/Manager, you’ll be working across a range of projects as well as support the marketing and communications requirements. You will also be actively involved with editorial and zoom project meetings, and be expected to bring great ideas to the table, including how projects can be brought to life creatively.
Above all we’re looking for someone who will relish creative challenges, thrive in a wide and varied role.
Responsibilities
Manage scheduled creation and delivery of outstanding social media content
Support the Editorial Director in delivering upon project content marketing strategies with adherence to brand tone and style
Work with the lead Designer in outputting compelling social media assets
Monitor and moderate audience activity across platforms, responding where appropriate and necessary
Keep up to date with news, bring innovative social media thinking and content best practices
Requirements
Previous experience of working in a similar social media capacity essential
Have strong core skills and tactical knowledge of deploying social media campaigns
Proven experience and success in growing active social media communities will be an advantage
Be highly curious about the new and innovative ways that existing, as well as up-and-coming social media platforms, can be leveraged to create high quality audience engagement
Have strong organisational skills including effective and realistic time-management
Be highly motivated, self-confident, and flexible
Experience of using social media management tools, such as Hootsuite or Buffer will be an advantage
Please also note that we offer extremely flexible working terms.
As a Progressive Millennial Platform we only use and pay in Crypto Currency. Digital Assets / Shares are deposit directly to your Bitrue / Binance account monthly.
How to apply
Apply with your CV and two examples of projects that you’re most proud of. Send this all in PDF format to info@africax5.tv including Social Media Executive/Manager in the subject box. Please also detail when you would be available for a zoom interview.
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We’re always on the lookout for talented writers to join our Creative Collective
Good quality, relevant content is at the heart of Africax5 success. And never more so than the right words used to convey expert authority and honest passion in subjects about Africa and Africans inthe diaspora.
Do you live and breathe your subject expertise?
Are you a revered commentator in your field?
Do you want to stay being a journalist but be better paid?
If you can say yes to each of the above questions then Africax5 wants to hear from you!
We pay for only the best journalists who can apply their craft at telling highly-engaging stories specifically targeting our audience interests and needs. You’ll be working closely with a project’s Content Director, who will inform you on focus and strategic intent, but otherwise we expect you to deliver a good story just as you would with any professional media outlet - there’s no real difference in the final intended result as far as we’re concerned!
We’re currently looking to trial new writers in subjects including Business in Africa, Technology in Africa,Health/Fitness/Well-Being, Money and Entrepreneurship in the Black Community, But if you want to be on our books for future projects and cover other subject areas, it will be good to know you too.
Africax5 is founded on media publishing experience and we are focused on creating high quality content to deliver authentic audience engagement. Subject expertise, a flair for words and an exhaustive depth of ideas and energy are a must if you want to join our Creative Collective.
As a Progressive Millennial Platform we only use and pay in Crypto Currency. Digital Assets / Shares are deposit directly to your Bitrue / Binance account monthly.
Get in touch today
If you’ve interested to learn more about the opportunity to write for Africax5, then send two examples of your writing that you’re most proud of to info@africax5.tv including Specialist Subject Journalist in the subject box. And please include in the body message your mobile phone number so that we can call you back!
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Its time to assist our Future Leaders in the Continent!!!!!!
We need your support!!!
After our Live interview with Ousman Touray a bright Pan African Student from the Gambia who turnt down a series of International Scholarships to study abroad to stay in Africa and study the African model, We decided to assist his career development by fundraising for the capital of $3000 to go towards a mentorship / leadership programme with Ayina Think Tank for him in Rwanda.
This here is a message from Ousman Touray explaining his journey and future plans in Africa
The amount is for. 1. Ayina Think Tank Course Fee 2. Accommodation for his duration of study. Also Juliet Ryan from Bla xit will also be raising additional funds towards Ousmans flight and expenses.
This is a great opportunity for us all to invest in our future leaders of the Continent.
Also if you donate towards Ousman via paypal (info@africax5) Please Reference (Ousman Touray) Thank you!
You can watch more of Ousmans Views of a New Africa on www.africax5.tv.
Also you can follow Ousman to see his journey and progressions instagram @ousmantouray19
Rewatch our interview with Ousman Touray at www.africax5.tv
In January 2020 we had planned on starting this particular GO FUND But shortly after that the Pandemic took place and some of our team based in London had to return back to their countries due to the global shutdown.
7 Months later here we are. The lockdown has eased and things seem to be slowly returning back to "normailty"
THE PANDEMIC AND ITS EFFECT ON BLACK HOMELESS PEOPLE
During the pandemic various hotels including Intercontinental Hotel Group, Travelodge, Best Western and Accor provided rooms across the capital to make sure homeless Londoners were protected from the virus. The scheme was ran by homeless charity St Mungo's and funded by a £10.55million grant from the Mayor of London and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. But after some of our street interviews and meet ups we've noticed that there were barriers accessing homeless provisions and some of these "service needs" for the African / Afro Carribeans in the UK.
With that we have decided as the lockdown has eased to continue with our efforts to reach out and support the African / Afro Carribean Homeless by providing them Essential Everyday Packs.
OUR INITIAL ESSENTIAL PACKS
Essential Packs we have for Women:
Sanitary Towels, Underwear, Socks, Teeshirts, Toothbruths, Flannels, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Soap, Handsanitizers, Wipes (Face Wipes) Reusable Water Bottles, Water, High Protein / Carb snacks.
Essential Packs we have for Men.
Underwear, Socks, Teeshirts, Toothbruths, Flannels, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Soap, Handsanitizers, Wipes (Face Wipes) Reusable Water Bottles, Water, High Protein / Carb snacks.
We pledge for your support to raise this fund to further asssit in providing MORE Essentials in these packs. Below are some of the health issues weve noticed homeless people have and what we plan to include in our next Essential Pack with your donations.
1. Skin & foot problems People experiencing homelessness are often out and about for long periods of time, sometimes in ill-fitting shoes and worn-out socks. Your donation will help us add more socks, comfortable footwear to each Essential Pack.
2. Dental problems The inability to access preventative and restorative care, combined with poor hygiene, often results in tooth decay and other oral health issues which can be expensive to resolve. Your donation will help us add Toothpastes / Toothbrush, mouthwash for better oral health in each Essential Pack.
3. Respiratory illness Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis and other forms of respiratory disease are also common among people experiencing homelessness which is caused by sleeping on cold surfaces during cold weathers. Your donation will help us add Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Thermal Winter Wear in each Essential Pack.
4. Hunger and nutrition Poor nutrition can also contribute to a number of chronic conditions over time, and issues like fatigue and weakness in the short term. Your donation will help us add Holistic / Nutritious food items in each Essential Pack.
5. Also your donation will provide Racksacks rather than the tote bags we used initially. Racksacks we find allows more items to be carried comfortably and makes movement easier.
6. Unintentional Injuries The harsh conditions of being homeless often lead to serious injury or death. Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among homeless men. Injuries are often the result of falls or being struck. Your donation will help us add a small medical kit in each Essential Pack.
7. We also provide our own safe reusable water bottles as plastic bottles contain bisphenol A (BPA) and other plastic toxins that seeps out of the bottle making their way into the bloodstream, which can cause a host of problems and damage.
8. There will be monthly updates on the homeless people we meet on here
With the pledged amount we plan to provide at least 20 Essential Packs for The African and Caribbean Homless in London City. For more updates you can follow us on Instagram @africax5 or on https://www.gofundme.com/f/working-with-the-homeless-in-london