Sweet Blackberry’s Inspiring Animated Short About Bessie Coleman

The triumphant story of the first African-American woman to become a pilot

Rooted in the belief that stories are powerful and able to inspire young people, non-profit organization Sweet Blackberry‘s mission is to shine a light on little-known African-American achievements. Founded by activist Karyn Parsons (perhaps best-known to many as Hilary Banks from “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”), the organization is currently funding their fourth animated short; about the incredible story of Bessie Coleman, the first …

EVERYBODY.WORLD + Delores Kerr’s Capsule Collection

A line of wearable separates from the sustainable brand and the 80-something designer

Founded by Iris Alonzo and Carolina Crespo, EVERYBODY.WORLD focuses on sustainability, humanity and creativity. Built upon three pillars, the brand’s top priority is respect—for the skilled workers they employ, for the environment, and for unique ideas and perspectives. Beginning EVERYBODY.WORLD with the Trash Tee (a shirt made from 100% recycled cotton, the first-ever of its kind) as a staple, the brand has evolved fast—with pop-ups …

Samsung’s Family Hub

Featuring a touchscreen and a suite of apps, this fridge adds to any smart-home

The concept of a smart home requires tiny innovations in unexpected places. Lights that turn on upon verbal request, air conditioning that adjusts remotely—this is the ever-evolving world of the home, in which everything is designed to think a little bit. The results are oftentimes brilliant; sometimes unnecessary, but it seems that eventually, almost every appliance in our homes will have a computerized, internet-connected brain. …