The Melanoid Chronicles: Enyclopedia Series, #3

By Au'loni Media Group, LLC

There's no secret that black history as we know it, is a watered-down version of the many contributions that members of the African Diaspora have contributed to creating and developing America. As Michelle Obama said at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, "She lives in a house (white house) that was built by slaves." Before she said it, how many people actually knew that? 

 

In traditional educational institutions, very few trailblazers from the African Diaspora are featured outside of Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X. This has created two issues in our society. An entire race who has been denied their history which we see the effects of every day and the idea that keeps racism at its highest levels, that only caucasian/European based races founded and created every aspect of our society.  

 

The movie, "Hidden Figures" which was released in 2016, is the perfect example. Three women who defined modern advances through mathematical and technological at NASA who were never in the history books. In 2020 Katherine Johnson passed away and was honored as a staple in history when just 4 years ago, no one knew who she was or her amazing contributions to STEM. There are so many stories that show we have to redefine how "history" is documented for future generations. 

 

We have taken a traditional way of providing education and literary work while using modern technology to make sure that these stories are not only well documented but will exist throughout time and continue to be relatable and available. The Melanoid Chronicles is the first-ever Encyclopedia and Docu-Series for black history in the new millennium. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Au'loni Media Group, LLC
• Release date: Feb 16, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201748814

Au'loni Media Group, LLC

Au'loni Media Group, LLC was most recently selected as the 2022 Philadelphia Awards in the areas of Business and Coaching! We focus on merging traditional media with modern technology. Through Broadcast, Digital, and Print Media, we minimize the gatekeeper's influence over the voice of the underrepresented and disenfranchised, to better strengthen our global community. 

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CATEGORY FASHION / RETAIL

Gwen Jimmere

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Background

Gwen Jimmere was watching Chris Rock's documentary Good Hair one day in 2011 when she had an idea that would change her life. The documentary, which highlighted how harmful the ingredients found in most hair products marketed toward black people are, inspired her to go into her kitchen and come up with her own.

Career

Initially, natural hair care was a hobby for Jimmere. However, a few years later, in 2013, she found herself leaving an abusive marriage, with her then 2-year-old son. She decided to try to turn her hobby into a full-time job to support herself and her child.

I was now a single mom to an almost two-year-old at that point, and I got laid off from my job 30 days prior to my divorce being final. So I had no money, $32 in the bank, and a single mother that's when I decided that this hobby had to turn into a business.

Her First

Jimmere says she launched her beauty company, Naturalicious, with only $32 to her name. Two years later, after worrying that others would try to profit from her proprietary homemade recipes, Jimmere wrote her patent and, in 2015, became the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural hair care product. In less than five years, her line went from her kitchen counter to retailers around the world.

Other Activities

I would love for my 8-year-old son to be an entrepreneur. I really hope that he learns to own his happiness. It's really the ultimate thing.

Dominic-Madori Davis THE STYLE SERIES: Gwen Jimmere is the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural hair care product. Here's how she launched her business with just $32.

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Lewan Amanda This Detroit Entrepreneur Is the First African-American Woman to Score a Patent for a Natural Hair Care Product

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Ashley Lamothe

Photo credit: Instagram / @ashleythe0ne via Afrotech

Background

Ashley Lamothe first started her job at Chick-Fil-A at age 15, she had no idea the journey would lead to her becoming the company’s youngest owner at age 26 when opening in 2011.

Career

Lamothe ended up liking the job so much that when the time came for her to move off to college, she decided to work at another one of the chain’s locations, just outside of Spelman College’s campus, as a director on the leadership team. She adjusted her plans at school and switched her major to economics to begin her pursuit of someday owning her own Chick-Fil-A restaurant.

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Her First

She became Chick-Fil-A’s Youngest Black Franchise Owner At Age 26

Other Activities

The young history maker was recently awarded the company’s Symbol of Success, an honor set aside for Chick-Fil-A operators whose businesses experience high sales growth.

Yates Shanique Meet Ashley Lamothe, the HBCU Grad Who Became Chick-Fil-A’s Youngest Black Franchise Owner At Age 26

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Jon Renthrope

Photo credit: Cajun Fire Brewing via nola.com/gambit

Background

Black brewers make up less than 0.001% of brewery owners and there are even fewer employed by breweries. After being displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Jon relocated to Florida where he also attended college. Once the city recovered he made his way back to New Orleans in 2010. He saw that there was a