by Ida Harris
September 13, 2026
MELANATED MOMENTS: In August Folks Soaked Up Late-Summer Vibes And Community
The month of August was all about carpe diem
The month of August was all about carpe diem, seizing the moment, taking advantage of the opportunity, and the summer vibes, before launching into Q4.
Check out these event highlights that captured the essence and enterprise of August:
Martha’s Vineyard
Creme of Nature’s “Unstoppable on the Vineyard”
At this year’s Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, and entrepreneur Keke Palmer delivered far more than celebrity presence. Partnering with Creme of Nature and BLACK ENTERPRISE, Palmer hosted a two-day activation spotlighting the intersections of beauty, wellness, and business leadership. Can you say Melanated?
Legacy 100 Brunch
Malik Yoba and Yvette Noel-Schure were among 10 Trailblazers who were celebrated on Aug. 30 at the Legacy 100 Brunch at The Mansion at Wheatley Farms. This was a Melanated moment indeed. The inaugural gathering also celebrated Black Business Month and spotlighted top leaders across business, media, and finance shaping the future of the Black and Carib...