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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Owner of the honey pot faces huge backlash

   
         Recently Target released a commercial with Beatrice Dixon, owner of The Honey Pot. A company that sells a variety of sanitary and hygienic items for women.  In the commercial Dixon said, "It's important for honey pot to do well, so the next black girl that comes up with a great idea, can have a great opportunity".
After this commercial aired Dixon received backlash from non-women of color.  Who felt left out when Dixon made her statement regarding black girls. Personally, I don't think she was wrong. People and women of all colors need to be able to admire to role models who look like they do.
As a result all of Dixon's "The Honey Pot" products have been selling out. Shelves have been left empty, and even the website is sold out.  Everything is on back order.  Her supporters showed up and showed out.



Tuesday, February 18, 2020

BLACK WOMAN DEVELOPED THE FIRST MENSTRUAL PAD



      
     
            Born May 17, 1912 in North Carolina, Mary Kenner was an African American female.  She developed the sanitary belt, which had a moisture proof napkin.  It actually took her 30 years to due racism.  A company showed interest in her product, but was reluctant because of her race.  By 1957 she was able to save up her own money to fund and patent her creation.  She came up with many products, having a total of 5 patents between 1956-1957.  She also invented the toilet tissue holder.  She was in innovative individual with many talents and creations.