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Introducing Eboni: Your Personal Cultural Concierge

100 Ways Eboni Makes Black Life Better

EVERYDAY LIFE & CULTURE

1. Find the best Black barber or hair stylist in your area with real reviews
2. Get authentic soul food recipes from different regions
3. Create the perfect cookout playlist
4. Plan your family reunion from A to Z
5. Find Black Santa events during holidays
6. Locate Black farmers markets and fresh produce
7. Get natural hair care tips and product recommendations
8. Find Black-owned nail salons and spas
9. Get wedding planning help with Black vendors
10. Find local Black churches and ministries

EVERYDAY LIFE & CULTURE

11. Help kids with Black history homework
12. Find HBCU scholarships and application deadlines
13. Explain historical events from Black perspective
14. Recommend books by Black authors for any age
15. Find Black tutors and education resources
16. Track African American studies programs
17. Help with college essays about cultural experiences
18. Find Black history documentaries and films
19. Locate Black educational toys and games
20. Connect with Black student organizations

MONEY & BUSINESS

21. Find Black-owned banks and credit unions
22. Discover Black business grants and funding
23. Get financial literacy resources
24. Find Black financial advisors
25. Track Black-owned stocks and investments
26. Connect with Black business mentors
27. Find Black-owned franchises
28. Get real estate investment guidance
29. Find Black business networking events
30. Locate Black chambers of commerce

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

31. Track new music releases from Black artists
32. Find Black art galleries and exhibitions
33. Get concert and festival information
34. Track Black TV shows and movie releases
35. Find Black theater productions
36. Get comedy show schedules for Black comedians
37. Find Black book clubs
38. Track award shows celebrating Black excellence
39. Find Black podcast recommendations
40. Get updates on Black entertainment news

HEALTH & WELLNESS

41. Find Black doctors and specialists
42. Get mental health resources for Black communities
43. Find Black nutritionists and dietitians
44. Get workout plans from Black trainers
45. Find Black therapists and counselors
46. Get information on health issues affecting Black communities
47. Find Black doulas and midwives
48. Get holistic health advice
49. Find Black-owned gyms and fitness centers
50. Get stress management techniques

FASHION & BEAUTY

51. Find Black-owned beauty supply stores
52. Get makeup tips for melanated skin
53. Track Black fashion designers and releases
54. Find Black-owned clothing stores
55. Get style tips for cultural events
56. Find Black skincare products
57. Track Black fashion influencers
58. Get hair braiding locations and styles
59. Find Black-owned cosmetic lines
60. Get cultural fashion history and trends

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL

61. Find Black social groups and meetups
62. Get information on Black civic organizations
63. Find local Black events and festivals
64. Track social justice initiatives
65. Find Black professional organizations
66. Get voting information and resources
67. Find Black youth programs
68. Get community service opportunities
69. Find Black senior programs
70. Track local Black politics and issues

SPORTS & RECREATION

71. Track Black athletes and sports news
72. Find Black sports leagues and teams
73. Get HBCU sports updates
74. Find Black coaches and trainers
75. Track Black sports history
76. Find Black-owned sports facilities
77. Get youth sports program information
78. Track Black Olympics athletes
79. Find Black sports camps
80. Get Black sports scholarship information

TECH & INNOVATION

81. Find Black tech startups
82. Get Black tech news and updates
83. Find Black coding programs
84. Track Black innovations and patents
85. Find Black tech events and conferences
86. Get digital literacy resources
87. Find Black-owned tech companies
88. Get cybersecurity tips
89. Find Black tech job opportunities
90. Track Black gaming communities

TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE

91. Find Black-owned hotels and Airbnbs
92. Get Black travel group information
93. Find Black heritage sites and tours
94. Get international Black cultural events
95. Find Black-owned restaurants while traveling
96. Get safe travel tips for Black travelers
97. Find Black travel agents and planners
98. Get cultural festival information worldwide
99. Find Black expat communities
100. Get African diaspora travel recommendations

COMMUNITY

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COMMERCE

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CONTENT

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