Lainya Magana’s agency, A&O PR, has roots in the art world, but is rapidly expanding into architecture, hospitality and tech.
Cultural Representation
She Reimagined Dolls For Her Daughter — and Defied Stereotypes About Indigenous Women
In her “First American Doll” series, Indigenous photographer Cara Romero showcases the diversity of tribes and their unique regalia and cultural histories.
The Bangles’ Memoir Is Here: ‘We Were Women Making It in a Man’s World’
An authorized biography about the women-led 80s pop sensation looks at how an overly controlling music industry weighed down the group’s creativity and effervescence.
Her Career Challenged Stereotypes — and So Did Her Most Famous Photo
Frances B. Johnston served as the White House’s first official photographer but captured far more when it came to American identity.
Karol G Makes Latin Music History With New No. 1 Album
The Colombian-born singer’s new release is now the first album by a woman artist entirely in Spanish to ever top the Billboard 200.
Giving Black People a Place in the Stationery Aisle – and the Climate Chaos Fight
Through Aya Paper Co., SaVonne Anderson is celebrating Black joy and love while doing her part to save the planet. All in a day’s work.
4 Big Wins for Women of Color at the 2021 Oscars
History was made several times over as awards were doled out at this year’s Oscars ceremony.
Want to #BuyBlack for the Holidays? Try These 9 Women-Run Businesses
Support a Black woman entrepreneur while whittling away at your shopping list.
Janelle Monáe on ‘Ugly Dolls,’ Coming Out, and Running a Record Label
Grammy-nominated pop star, record-label CEO, and actress Janelle Monáe stars in new movie Ugly Dolls (now in theaters), but she’s also an LGBTQ voice in entertainment.
Why Zoe Saldana Was Inspired to Start Her Own Media Brand
She’s got green skin and fights villains in the Marvel Universe. In real life, Zoe Saldana is battling ethnic inequality with her startup, BESE.
Trial, Error and ‘Black Panther’ Helped This Fashion Entrepreneur’s Business Make Millions
Addie Olutola’s African fashion brand, D’iyanu, made $2.5 million in revenue last year – thanks in part to the release of a blockbuster, Oscar-winning film featuring African prints.
The Independent Life – Azra Khalfan
The woman behind Plaques by Azra says the company’s success has allowed her to show the business world the strength of Muslim women.