Sleep is 4 Suckers.........the Mission ft. Eric Thomas

David Shands, Founder of Sleepis4Suckers explains the mission of the Sleepis4Suckers company..... Log on to www.Sleepis4Suckers.com and be inspired!!
Source: http://www.sleepis4suckers.com

Dolls Like Me

We are a toy retailer with a conscience. We provide better books, toys and baby gifts that accurately represent today's children.

We recognize how important it is that all children have multicultural books, toys and characters - they teach acceptance, tolerance, cultural awareness & self-esteem. This is particularly important for children of color. For children of color, these products also help enhance their sense of belonging in our society and are key to their sense of self-importance. Yet, despite our desire to develop strong, healthy, sensitive and aware children, there is still a painfully meager sampling of toys that resemble America’s growing population of multicultural children.

We help meet this growing need by researching and identifying unique and interesting multicultural children's products and bringing them to you at fair and reasonable prices.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is simple: Children need to see the world the way it really is. They need to begin to develop global understanding, cultural awareness, and self-esteem as early as possible -- and children of color need positive images that look like them. We provide quality toys that:

• Reflect all children in a positive light, particularly children of color… We take our commitment to building self-esteem in children seriously!
• Are age-appropriate... No Br*** dolls here!
• Are safe… Review our Toy Safety statement for more information.
• Are fun… Isn’t that what it’s all about?

We also provide parents with resources and information.

Our Value Proposition

Relationships with Manufacturers: Our with numerous doll and puppet manufacturers mean better prices, better availability, and exclusive promotions for DollsLikeMe.com customers.

Product Selection: Our buyers research the market and hand-pick all products to ensure we have an excellent selection in a variety of price ranges. If we don't have what you're looking for, just let us know and we'll do what we can to get it for you!

Competitive Pricing: Through strategic relationships, the expertise of our buyers, and exceptional promotions, DollsLikeMe.com is able to offer some of the best prices anywhere.

We Stock: Unlike many online retailers, DollsLikeMe.com stocks merchandise. That means we have better control over our inventory, resulting in fewer backorders.

Better Product Information: We work hard to provide accurate, detailed information for every product. We often post parent reviews and links to product reviews so you'll have sufficient information to make good buying decisions.

Easy to Use Website: DollsLikeMe.com has received considerable praise from customers regarding the ease of navigating and ordering on our website. We're confident that you too, will find our website "easy to use and easy to love!"

Customer Service: At DollsLikeMe.com we continually strive to ensure our customers receive a high level of service. We listen to your feedback and do what we can to tailor to your needs. Thank you for coming, and enjoy shopping at Dollslikeme.com.

Our Company

DollsLikeMe.com is a registered trademark of Dolls Like Me, Inc., a wholly woman-owned company. Dolls Like Me, Inc., has been in business since 2005. For additional information, please review our Corporate Profile or Legal Notice. You can reach DollsLikeMe.com at info@dollslikeme.com

Our Corporate/Business Office is located at:

Dolls Like Me
315 Madison Ave, Suite 901
New York, Ny 10165

Source: http://www.dollslikeme.com/

Historically Black Apparel

Historically Black Apparel (HBA) is an urban, stylish and trendy t-shirt company that reflects the dynamic culture that exists within America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBA speaks to the personality of all members of the HBCU community, understanding their tastes as well as their need for more unconventional college apparel. Whereas traditional college apparel is standard and predictable, Historically Black Apparel honors our history in a fresh and innovative way.

Source: http://www.hbapride.com/

Cocoa Babies

Officially launched in 2005 with 2 eye-catching designs, cornbread fed and pretty little brown girl.  The idea for Cocoa Babies was born a year earlier after the line's creator was inspired to design clothing that represented a healthy alternative to the sexually explicit and otherwise inappropriate messages she found were far too commonplace in the wardrobes of our young people.

Cocoa Babies began with a focus on children's clothing and quickly expanded to include a full range of both children and adult items.  Driven by the same spirit that inspired the Black Power Movement of the 1970's, Cocoa Babies has cultivated and reincarnated many times over the message that 'Black Is Beautiful'.

As we continue to take baby steps toward providing creative and stylish clothing.   We hope that you enjoy and share the site with others (please)!

Contact Information

Phone:

1-888-860-8480 or 704-965-4544 

Mailing Address: 

Cocoa Babies

204 North Fifth Street

Suite F

Mebane, NC 27302

We are proud to provide you with the very best customer service and ensure that you enjoy a convenient shopping experience. Should you have any questions, suggestions or feedback, please feel free to reach us at orderinfo@cocoababies.com.  We'd love to hear from you!

Source: http://www.cocoababies.com/

T-Shirt: MLK and President Obama

Congratulations to President Barack Obama and his family on a well run race. For whatever reason you may (or may not) have voted for Obama he is now our next and future president, we wish him the best. As he pursues his (and the American) Dream we urge you to pursue yours as well.

This victory only proves that with hard work nothing is impossible. Visit BarackObama.com for more information on our new president and his plans to move the country forward.

Dare to Dream!

Email: masproductionz@gmail.com
Phone: 651.239.7188

Source: http://www.masproductionz.com/obama/

T-Shirt: Living the Dream

We do not believe the Dream is voting for Barack Obama just because he's black. A few years ago he wouldn't have been considered for the position; the Dream is that all men are created equal, and the fact that he has an opportunity to achieve his dream is the Dream.

Part of the proceeds from shirt sales will be donated to the Obama campaign, we strongly urge you to visit BarackObama.com to donate and support as well.

Barack Obama
2008 Democratic Presidential Nominee
Dare to Dream!

Email: masproductionz@gmail.com
Phone: 651.239.7188

Source: http://www.masproductionz.com/obama/

Wear your colors uplift our youth.

Written by R. Lee Gordon
Friday, 28 December 2007

An ethnic empowerment enterprise, UniTee Design (UDI) is on a mission: to rebuild Black Unity in our schools and communities primarily through the development, support and funding of more effective educational opportunities for today’s youth and tomorrow’s leaders. As 2008 approaches, we’ve been working hard to complete and introduce two new and important initiatives: Developed in cooperation with The Detroit Threat Management Center, this self-defense and public safety awareness program helps school-aged children feel more comfortable in their communities, teaches them how to stay safer on the streets, and fosters self-discipline and respect. Recently featured on blacknews.com, The Model Student fashion career development program is the product of a joint collaboration with the Abandoned In Detroit team, and introduces the world of fashion to schools via instructional photography, videography, fashion design, modeling and hair and make-up styling. The program is also structured to improve overall academic performance levels. Your support of UniTee Design apparel and accessories helps fund these and other important initiatives such as Public Art Workz, a summer program that teaches creative arts and merchandising to inner-city youth. UDI products are available at Spectacles in Detroit, Phat Gear in Atlanta, and Eastern Michigan University’s bookstore. Several joint ventures are in the works with The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit HBCU Network, and other partners in purpose. This year, we will introduce new apparel designs and develop our product line to include sweatshirts, sports jerseys, baseball caps, etc., as well as produce and participate in unique live events such as Detroit Fashion Week 2008. Every day, more “Purpose Providers” such as distributors, retailers, educators, promoters, sponsors, customers and media partners, are helping to fulfill the promise of brighter futures and a vision of a better world. Purpose Providers can also make money while spreading Black Unity in the communities they live, work and play. UDI is expanding its existing operations in Detroit and New York to the beautiful city of Atlanta in January 2008, where we are already planning the next Models-In-UniTee fashion show and photo shoot “Purpose Providers” party on July 19th. Please join us in building purpose, pride and power in our community of children. Be a mentor, a volunteer, an educator, a leader, and a positive role model, so others may grow to be the same. You are encouraged to check out www.uniteedesign.com to learn more about our products and programs. We'd welcome collaborations towards a common cause and greater good. Thank you in advance. The tree of Black Unity is growing every day. Let us now bear it fruit so our children flourish. One unity and all the best . . .

R. Lee GordonPresidentUniTee Design, Inc. - Atlanta / Detroit / New York

www.uniteedesign.com

Toll Free: 888.OUR.RBG.TEES

Source: http://www.izania.com/

African American Ican provides Positive Urban Clothing for the whole family.

Urban Clothing Company Fashions Unity and Empowerment

Montclair, NJ (BlackNews.com) - It is no secret that urban clothing has become a major fashion staple among young people today. However, one new urban outfitter envisions tailoring a contrasting fashion future that combines black pride and universal brotherhood. This is a lofty goal for a company selling hip hop clothes, but African American Ican (http://www.africanamericanican.com/) is investing in this elusive challenge.

Billions of dollars are being spent by young consumers in the urban clothing market, so Bob Foglia, President of African American Icon, asks: “What if some of that money could be redirected to help inner city and poorer young people who need it?” This is the goal of the African American Ican fashion brand. Brandished with positive adages and statements for the Black community, this clothing e-tailer and wholesaler is poised to take on the Gaps, Sean Jeans, and Phat Farms of the world.

“We envision building a brand and clothing company that not only creates inspiring and quality fashion, but also helps create jobs and income for marginalized African Americans like young men leaving the prison system or single mothers” adds Foglia. Bob sees African American Ican (AAI) as more than a fashion statement. He proclaims “AAI is a movement.” These groups and other young people outside the mainstream can take part in this movement from a business perspective as online web sales affiliates. As we get more successful, we will look to share in more benevolent activities.

What makes AAI different than its fashion predecessors? Other urban clothing companies in the past have tried to imply positive statements and project general goodwill to the urban marketplace. Companies like Cross Colors, Karl Kani, Phat Farm, Sean Jean, and FUBU have put a positive marketing spin on urban fashions with uplifting lifestyle brands and messages. Furthermore, many hip hop moguls in music and related fashion brands contribute to positive causes and charities (although this is under reported by the media). However, African American Ican clothing aims to be less contradictory in its approach. “We’re not going to call black women out of their name one minute and talk about being positive the next,” says Kenron Bell, AAI’s marketing director. The “N word won’t be a mantra or elevated and celebrated with our clothing brand” insists Wright. We want to produce positive clothing to reflect the best in the Black community.

 
Nelson Barry, a follower of urban and hip hop culture questions whether a pure play positive clothing company can survive today. “Much of urban hip hop culture thrives on turning social norms on their proverbial head” opines Smith. “In much of hip hop and urban culture, bad becomes good and vice versa,” he notes.

Nevertheless, Black author and multimedia publisher Kamau Austin believes African American Ican has a realistic shot at becoming a successful clothing company. Austin feels “despite the distorted images projected of many young black people, the majority is decent and law abiding. They may very well want to relate to a fashion company with a positive and progressive brand and reward that brand with proactive company goodwill.” Kamau feels, “if African American Ican can also get young blacks involved in their business mix, it could be a win-win for everyone involved.”

Whether African American Ican can become a major player in the urban fashion landscape dominated by major billion dollar brands and music superstars is yet to be seen. However, a clothier looking to fashion more unity and empowerment in the Black community is a company we can all look to embrace and wish the best.

http://www.africanamericanican.com/

Source: http://blacknews.com/pr/african_american_ican101.html