Glennisha Morgan

Support these unique entrepreneurs for Women’s History Month and all year long
From photography and event companies to massage and beauty companies, Michigan’s women have plenty of products and services to offer. In celebration of Women’s History Month, The ‘Gander is highlighting 21 women-owned Michigan brands you should know.
Offering women empowerment photo sessions, wedding photography, and lifestyle sessions, among other types of photography, Jackson-based Cate Autumn captures a plethora...

I talk to a panel of Black leaders in Michigan's cannabis industry about navigating the sector as someone from a marginalized community,

Businesses owned by African Americans were affected the most by the coronavirus pandemic, but Michiganders can patronize Black-owned restaurants to offset the loss.
Black-owned businesses were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, as the number of Black business owners working across the country dropped from 1.1 million to just 640,000, according to a study for the National Bureau of Economic Research. Research from the University of California at Santa Cruz also found that 41% of Black-owned bu...

A Springfield father was arrested in front of his children while collecting signatures to form a tenants’ association. “It was very traumatizing,” he said.
SPRINGFIELD, Mich.—Last month, La’Ron Marshall of Springfield, Michigan, was arrested in front of two of his children while engaging in a civic duty, and the 44-year-old Black man spent a night in the Calhoun County Jail, where he says he was housed with someone who had tested positive for the coronavirus even after alerting the police to ...

Shopping online has definitely increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, including for the foods we stock in our pantries. During a time when nothing much about shopping feels “normal,” we’re advocating for spending money intentionally, and spending where it matters most. A recent study showed that more than 40 percent of minority-owned small businesses “have added new services to support their communities and employees,” compared to 27 percent of small businesses in general. So, in partnership...

Finding ways to keep active during quarantine has been all the rage, and especially now that restrictions are loosening in many cities, you can find new ways to stay fit — while social distancing and also supporting Black-owned small businesses (as American Express encourages). Between February and April alone, a study shows that the number of Black business owners working across the U.S. dropped from 1.1 million to just 640,000, meaning it’s more important than ever to Shop Small, and be int...

Beauty doesn’t have to suffer during the age of social distancing and quarantines. Fortunately, plenty of businesses nationwide are still offering services (following proper safety protocols) and stocking DIY essentials for those who prefer to pamper at home. During a stressful time, when self-care practices including beauty treatments might feel more important than ever, we’re also advocating for spending money mindfully and intentionally. A recent study showed that 41 percent of Black-owned...

Every year, XXL magazine does its famous Freshman Class cover with new upcoming hip-hop artists, and it always stirs up a conversation regarding what new upcoming artists will most likely pop next.
Last Thursday (June 20), the publication released its new Freshman Class cover featuring Rico Nasty, Megan Thee Stallion, YBN Cordae, Gunna, Tierra Whack, and Blueface, among others.
On Monday, actor Keith Powers presented the idea of a freshmen list for R&B artists, which caused an entirely new co...

Twenty-five years ago, Outkast released their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmusik, and it changed the landscape of hip-hop and the way that the hip-hop community views the south. With funky production and sharp and clever lyrics, Outkast let the world know that "the south got something to say." Andre 3000 and Big Boi have now become icons in hip-hop and popular music. We decided that we wanted to look back on the album's impact, and we decided to go to a bona fide expert.
Dr. Regina ...

Twenty-five years ago, Outkast released their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmusik, and it changed the landscape of hip-hop and the way that the hip-hop community views the south. With funky production and sharp and clever lyrics, Outkast let the world know that "the south got something to say." Andre 3000 and Big Boi have now become icons in hip-hop and popular music. We decided that we wanted to look back on the album's impact, and we decided to go to a bona fide expert.
Dr. Regina ...

Today (Apr. 19), Lizzo released her highly anticipated major label debut album Cuz I Love You.
Last month, Lizzo declared in Allure magazine that she's a "body positive, pro-black, feminist," and Cuz I Love You is clearly a reflection of that.
“When all the dust has settled, I’m going to still be doing this. I’m not going to suddenly change. I’m going to still be telling my life story through music," Lizzo explained.
"And if that’s body positive to you, amen. That’s feminist to you, amen. If ...

On April 20, B.G.'s fourth studio album, Chopper City in the Ghetto, which features the classic "Bling, Bling" turns 20.
"Bling Bling" was released as a single on March 30, 1999, and 20 years later people are still using the slang phrase to describe shiny elaborate jewelry. It was the lead single on B.G.'s Chopper City in the Ghetto album. The infectious track charted at number 36 on Billboard's Hot 100 and at number 13 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks. The song's performance o...

A brother. A friend. A protector. A father. A leader. A hometown hero. A motivator. A king.
Those are all words that have been used to describe the late Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom to Angelique Smith and Dawit Asghedom.

March is Women's History Month, and so many women artists have provided us with timeless empowering anthems. From Queen Latifah to Beyonce to Jill Scott to Cardi B, all month long (and beyond!) press play on these 17 tracks that are uplifting, empowering, inspiring, and dance-inducing.
Queen Latifah "Ladies First" ft. Monie Love
First off, the video starts with portraits of iconic women including Harriet Tubman and Angela Davis. Latifah made a huge statement by beginning her video with promin...