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September Community Events: What’s Happening Across the Gulf Coast
September is full of opportunities to learn, connect, support local businesses, take care of your health, and tap into resources across the Gulf Coast. Whether you’re looking for activities for young people, community resources, health services, local history, civic education, wellness, or a reason to support local entrepreneurs, here are several events worth adding to […]
A New Era of Ownership: Kwanza Jones Makes MLB History
How this entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and former Division I athlete became the first Black woman to hold majority ownership in an MLB franchise Major League Baseball has opened a new door. And this time, a Black woman is walking through it. On August 17, 2026, MLB owners unanimously approved a new ownership group for the […]
From a Brown Paper Bag to a Business: How Vee’s Vintage Sweets Is Preserving Family Legacy
Sometimes a business begins with a business plan. Sometimes it begins with a dream. And sometimes, it begins with a brown paper bag. Before Vee’s Vintage Sweets became a business, there was a brown paper bag filled with handwritten recipes. There was also her great-grandmother, named Mrs. Nettie Coleman, affectionately known as “Mama.” She carried […]
Growing Wellness, Legacy, and Black Entrepreneurship from the Soil Up: Dr. Nettles Natural Beauty
“We are creating more than a company, we are building a legacy rooted in integrity, sustainability, education, and service.” – Dr. Nettles. For years, Dr. Nettles worked in healthcare, helping patients with chronic conditions and seeing the impact of overall health, not just medication. She worked as a pharmacist and understood the role prescriptions can […]
From Fear to Freedom: How One Woman Turned Her Love for Swimming Into a Mission to Save Lives
“…use my experience to make a difference…helps prevent drownings,…also builds confidence and creates opportunities for people to enjoy the water safely.” – Khaliyah Berry. For many people, swimming is simply a fun activity. For Khaliyah Berry, it is something much deeper. It is confidence. It is healing. It is a purpose. And for the children […]
August on the Gulf Coast: Community Events to Know About
August is bringing more than the start of a new school year to the Gulf Coast. Across the Gulf Coast, local organizations are creating opportunities for families, veterans, and community members to connect, get support, and give back. Here are a few events to add to your calendar this month. Back-to-School Drive — August […]
M&F Bank and Optus Bank Announce Merger to Create Largest Black-Owned Bank
Let us put our moneys together; let us use our moneys; let us put our money out among ourselves, and reap the benefit ourselves. Let us have a bank that will take the nickels and turn them into dollars.” – Maggie Lena Walker, Founder of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank (1901) Over 120 years […]
Free Back-to-School Giveaways Happening Across the Gulf Coast
Back-to-school season is here, and organizations across the Gulf Coast are helping families prepare for the new school year. From free backpacks and school supplies to haircuts, health screenings, food, and family activities, these community events are making the return to school a little easier. The Vivian’s Door Media Hub gathered several upcoming back-to-school giveaways […]
July Events on the Gulf Coast: Culture, Community, and Family Fun
Celebrate July Together: Events for Culture, Fun, Festivals, and Community Service Opportunities. July is a month full of celebrations, and here on the Gulf Coast, there are tons of amazing events to help you celebrate. There are festivals celebrating culture and music, as well as many community events from different cultures. These events are […]
Student Loan Changes: Why Borrowers and Families Need to Pay Attention Now
At a time when the cost of education is already high and steadily rising, access to funding matters for students, families, and working adults across America. Major changes to student loans are coming; borrowers, students, parents, and families need to pay attention. Some changes are already in motion, while many major changes are expected to […]
