Today, Comcast celebrates National Dance Day and kicks off International Deaf Week by spotlighting 2023 “Icons Among Us” Winner Antoine Hunter, also known as Purple Fire Crow. “Icons Among Us” is an initiative done in partnership with the Black Joy Parade in Oakland. Comcast has been a proud supporter of this initiative for the past […]
Black Business Month Spotlight: Aminah Robinson, Founder & Owner of The Black Food & Wine Experience
This August marks the return of Black Business Month, a time to support local and national Black-owned businesses. To celebrate, Comcast is spotlighting 2023 “Icons Among Us” winner Aminah Robinson, or better known for her nickname, Chef Mimi. “Icons Among Us” is an initiative done in partnership with the Black Joy Parade in Oakland. Comcast […]
AAPI Entrepreneur Highlight: How David Lee Incorporates Art and Culture into Pillows and Throws
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Comcast honors David Lee, founder of Poetic Pillow, an Oakland-based business focused on incorporating art into home décor by leveraging innovations in fabric printing in pillows, throws and accessories. Inspired by great works of art in museums, libraries, and arboretums, Poetic Pillow desires to […]
Get to Know the 2023 Icons Among Us
Last Sunday, February 26th, Downtown Oakland transformed into the epicenter of Black joy as the Black Joy Parade gathered the community and its allies for its 6th annual celebration and signature parade. Comcast has proudly supported the Black Joy Parade since its inception in 2017, firmly believing in the organization’s mission to honor the Black […]
It’s Tamales Season
Guest Writer: Adriana Arvizo, Senior Manager of External Communications at Comcast In Mexican culture, the holidays don’t officially start until you have had a bite of a tamal. Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggerated statement, but tamales are truly a fixture of the holiday season. Opening a warm, steamy corn husk to […]