Black cowboys galloped into mainstream culture during the 2020 BLM protests, sparking conversations about the whitewashed history of the Old West and highlighting the diversity of Black identity. How is this embodiment of the ‘Yeehaw Agenda’ helping to reimagine the American Dream?

Amid a surge of Google searches for Black-owned businesses, it's evident that people are seeking them out to show support and give social and ethical purpose to their spending. Google has created a tool to help people locate these brands easily, encouraging owners to promote their differences.

Whether due to the cultural trope of the ‘strong black woman’ or the pervading stigma to seek help, many African American women fail to get the mental health support they need. Therapy for Black Girls is aiming to tear down these barriers by connecting black women with empathetic professionals.

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement being reignited by the death of George Floyd, brands are taking to social media to express solidarity and support. But as people expect increased transparency and accountability from companies, they are being asked to ‘pull up or shut up’.