When Chrishonda Benson launched Pretty Dope Society, she wanted to give Black art a platform. Benson is continuing her mission with a rebrand and newly launched back-to-school collection putting Black faces on the backs of students this fall.
Benson collaborated with her 9-year-old daughter, Mariah, to design the collection, which made its debut on July 1, 2022. Each backpack is designed by the mother-daughter duo and can be found on backpacks, lunch boxes and pencil pouches.
For more information on Pretty Dope Society’s Back-to-School Collection, visit their website at prettydopesociety.com and follow them on social media @prettydopesociety.
The Brown Boy Brown Girl team works to empower young people by publishing multicultural children’s books by Indie authors and youth authors of color. The company offers folders and notebooks that represent Black children.
Their notebooks feature original artwork that includes positive depictions of children of color. With notebook names such as Brown Girl Genius Notebook and Brown Boy Brainy Notebook, the company is amplifying young voices of color and diversity by offering children’s books that are written and published by children.
To support BBBG or to browse their online bookstore, visit brownboybrowngirl.com. Their products can also be found in Walmart and Meijer stores.
Cocoa Cutie was launched after artist, Denise Butler, was looking for products that reflected her family but found that selections were limited. The line features children’s clothing and accessories inspired by Butler’s nieces and nephews.
Cocoa Cutie products feature original art drawn by Butler on backpacks and backpack sets. The characters come in four different skin tones. Butler said her goal is to help build self–esteem in children early.
Check out Cocoa Cutie products here.