by Jeroslyn JoVonn

January 8, 2025

Kendrick Lamar, Coco Gauff, Kai Cent Among BLACK ENTERPRISE 40 Under 40 Honorees

The annual list highlights young Black leaders who've achieved remarkable success and driven impactful change in their community and the culture

BLACK ENTERPRISE is coming into 2025 strong by unveiling its annual list of 40 Under 40 honorees.

Announced on Tuesday, Jan. 7, this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees uphold BE’s tradition of recognizing Black trailblazers who have reached extraordinary milestones in diverse fields and set new standards of excellence all before turning 40.

The list celebrates change-makers in technology and STEM, business and finance, creative arts and entertainment, media, fashion and beauty, politics and social impact, and sports for their ingenuity, perseverance, and ability to set trends. In addition, for the first time, the list includes five corporate leaders making an impact while rising the ranks in Fortune 500 companies.

“These extraordinary leaders are not only shaping the future, they’re driving innovation across industries and fostering meaningful change today,” says Selena Hill, BE‘s Director of Multiplatform Content.

“At BLACK ENTERPRISE, we are proud to celebrate these honorees for their groundbreaking achievements, barrier-breaking efforts, and record-setting accomplishments,” Hill says. “Their stories embody the power of passion and purpose coming together, inspiring us all to dream bigger and strive higher.”

Honorees were chosen through an inclusive internal selection process based on the achievements and impact they made in 2024. BE also accepted self-submissions, an approach that reflects the publication’s dedication to celebrating and amplifying the diverse voices and visionaries in the Black community creating lasting change as entrepreneurs, activists, athletes, entertainers, tech leaders, and corporate change agents.

Here’s the full list of BLACK ENTERPRISE 40 Under 40 below:

CREATIVE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Kendrick Lamar – Rapper and Songwriter
Kai Cenat – Online Streamer and Influencer
Courtney L. Branch – Co-Founder, The Micheaux Film Festival
Victoria Monet – Singer and Songwriter
Sable Elyse Smith – Interdisciplinary artist, writer, and educator

FASHION AND BEAUTY

Aris Singleton – CEO, Thank God Its Natural (tgin)
Anifa Mvuemba – Founder, Hanifa
James M. Jeter – Creative Director, Ralph Lauren
Ugo Mozie – Designer, Celebrity Stylist, and Founder, Eleven Sixteen
Brandon Blackwood – Designer and Founder, Brandon Blackwood

SPORTS

Cori Dionne “Coco” Gauff – Tennis Player
Sha’Carri Richardson – Olympian and Track & Field Star
Darrius Barnes – President of Crown Legacy FC MLS ProNext, Charlotte FC
Nigel Slyvester – Pro-BMX Athlete, Founder and CEO, Nigel Sylvester Foundation and GO Brand
Jaylen Brown – Boston Celtics Star and Entrepreneur

TECH & STEM

Justin E. Samuels – Founder and CEO, RenderATL
Tiffani J. Martin – Founder and CEO, VisioTech
Heman Bekele – 2024 TIME Kid of the Year, America’s Top Young Scientist
Sherrell Dorsey – Award-Winning Journalist, Host, Author, and Investor
Jerelyn Rodriguez Williams – Founder and CEO, The Knowledge House

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Ashley M. Fox – Founder and CEO, EMPIFY
Larry Morrow – CEO, The Morrow Hospitality Group
Abdul Karim Abdullah and Ken Agyapong, Jr. – Co-founders, AfroFuture
Amira Rasool, Founder and CEO, The Folklore
Daniel Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder, Bags

CORPORATE LEADERSHIP

Damola Adamolekun – CEO, Red Lobster
Chardae F. Jenkins — Senior Manager, Publicity, Netflix
Nikki Forman – Head of Black Media Engagement, Amazon
Emily Graham – Global Chief Equity & Impact Officer, Omnicom Group
Chanel T. Rowe, Esq. – Business Attorney, Strategic Advisor, and Consultant *

MEDIA

Shawn McKenzie – Founder, Spiritual World
Zuri Hall – Emmy Award-winning TV Host and Entertainment Journalist
Phil Lewis – Deputy Editor, HuffPost
Monica McNutt – Basketball Analyst, ESPN and MSG Network
Abby Phillip – CNN Anchor, NewsNight with Abby Phillip

POLITICS AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Alexis D. Williams – Creative Technologist; Founder, Softwear by Lex
Chelsea Miller – CEO, CPM Global; Co-Founder, Freedom March NYC
Alencia Johnson – Author, Political Strategist, and Cultural Commentator
Antjuan Seawright – Founder and CEO, Blueprint Strategy, LLC; Democratic Political Strategist
M’Balu “Lu” Bangura – Chief of Equity and Fair Practices, Enoch Pratt Free Library

Learn more about each honoree by clicking below:

40 Under 40 Listing

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

January 8, 2025

Disney World Faces Backlash Over Accessibility Issues Amid ECV Shortages And Disability Access Service Policy Changes

Without a comprehensive and reliable accessibility strategy, Disney risks alienating a significant portion of its guests.

Disney World faces growing criticism over its accessibility services as Magic Kingdom struggles with a shortage of Electric Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs), leaving disabled guests without vital mobility aids. Combined with stricter Disability Access Service (DAS) policies introduced in 2024, the changes have left many long-time visitors feeling excluded, sparking frustration and concern among the disabled community.

New DAS Policies: Disappointment and Impact

For years, Disney’s DAS program has been a lifeline for disabled guests, allowing them to use virtual queues to avoid long lines. However, recent changes have made eligibility for DAS more restrictive, leaving many guests—who previously relied on the service—unable to access it.

A study presented at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Convention highlighted the impact of these changes. Out of 300 respondents, a significant number reported heightened anxiety, with some opting to forgo visits to Disney parks altogether. Meanwhile, Disney has been redirecting guests to alternative solutions, such as renting wheelchairs or ECVs (electric conveyance vehicles). However, rising demand has outpaced supply, creating a new set of challenges.

ECV Shortage Sparks Outcry

The scarcity of ECV rentals at Magic Kingdom came into sharp focus when theme park photographer Bioreconstruct shared an image of a sign announcing that all ECVs were sold out for the day. The sign offered a waitlist option, but the shortage underscored a growing problem: Disney’s push for guests to rely on ECVs, coupled with insufficient supply, has left disabled visitors without viable options.

Advocates and guests have criticized the park for failing to anticipate the increased demand. “The changes to DAS and the ECV shortage are creating barriers for disabled guests who simply want to enjoy the parks,” said a spokesperson for DAS Defenders, a disability advocacy group.

Disabled Guests Feel Overlooked

According to the IAAPA study, 50% of guests denied DAS said they would visit Disney parks less often, while 36% indicated they would not return at all. Many expressed feeling dismissed or discriminated against by cast members, amplifying their frustration.

The ECV shortage only compounds the issue. For guests who previously relied on DAS, ECVs were positioned as a reasonable alternative, but the lack of availability has left many stranded. The situation raises questions about Disney’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.

Advocates Demand Action

Disability rights organizations are urging Disney to address these growing concerns. DAS Defenders, which represents over 17,000 advocates, has submitted a petition with more than 33,000 signatures, calling on Disney to restore the previous DAS eligibility criteria and work more closely with disability advocates.

“Disney’s recent changes seem driven by financial motives, but they’ve come at a great cost to the disabled community,” the DAS Defenders spokesperson said.

Future of Accessibility at Disney

As holiday crowds push Disney parks to capacity, the company’s ability to accommodate all guests is under intense scrutiny. While Disney has extended DAS registration periods and promised additional cast member training, these measures have yet to alleviate the growing frustrations of disabled visitors.

Without a comprehensive and reliable accessibility strategy, Disney risks alienating a significant portion of its guests. The current system, strained by limited ECV availability and restrictive DAS policies, has left many questioning whether the park’s promises of inclusivity truly extend to everyone.

For now, disabled visitors must navigate these challenges with resilience, advocating for their needs while hoping Disney will take meaningful steps to improve its accessibility programs. Until then, the magic of Disney World feels increasingly out of reach for many who need it most.

Hoda Kotb, Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

January 8, 2025

Taraji P. Henson And Keke Palmer Among Celebs Replacing Hoda Kotb On ‘Today’

Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, and Eva Longoria will fill in for Hoda Kotb on "Today."

Today with Jenna and Friends will return on Jan. 13 with a rotation of celebrity co-hosts until a permanent replacement for Hoda Kotb is found.

Kotb will film her final episode of Today this week after nearly 18 years on the show. She announced her departure last September in a heartfelt letter to the cast and crew, and now a lineup of guest hosts will fill in during her exit.

Among the famous faces filling in for Kotb beginning on Jan. 13 include Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, and Eva Longoria, People reports.

“It’s going to be our month of wonder women,” Jenna Bush Hager said during Monday’s broadcast.

“You know what that says? Heavy hitter, home run, wow,” Hoda added. “This is a big week.”

Bush Hager shared her excitement about the three superstar women who will kick off the new guest co-hosting lineup and thanked Kotb for helping make the goal a reality.

“We love these women, we’ve said we love these women,” Bush Hager said of her lineup of celebrity guest hosts. “I feel like Hoda helped me manifest this. Nobody will ever fill this chair, but the three of them sure can try.”

Henson, Palmer, and Longoria are no strangers to the Today show. Each powerhouse woman has made multiple guest appearances to discuss their newest projects and business endeavors.

Along with the new lineup of celebrity guest hosts, the show also has a new theme song, which Kotb approved.

“I was picturing you and how proud I’m going to be of you, walking right here from that wall to this desk with that song,” Hoda told Bush Hager. “It’s going to be awesome. It’s going to be amazing.”

Meanwhile, Kotb will focus more on her family and home life. She’ll also contribute to the NBC family in a smaller role by hosting specials and the Making Space podcast.

“It’ll involve doing some specials, doing the podcast, and doing maybe the Olympics, stuff like that,” she told People last October. “It’ll be like those kinds of things. So it’ll be specials and all those things. And I think every month or so, I’ll come back on the Today show and do a little something in this space, which I think will be fun.”

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by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 8, 2025

Unrivaled Reveals New Uniforms For First Season’s 6 Teams

The women's three-on-three basketball league inaugural season is Friday, January 17, in Miami.

In December 2024, Under Amour was announced as Unrivaled’s official and exclusive uniform partner, and on Jan. 3, the league displayed the uniforms for the six teams on social media.

Unrivaled showcased the uniforms on its Instagram account.

The three-on-three league, the brainchild of WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, will play its games during the WBNA offseason—January through March. Unrivaled will feature 30 of the top professional women’s players on six different teams.

Teams are not tied to a geographical location. All games will take place in Miami. The team names are the Laces, the Lunar Owls, the Mist, the Phantom, the Rose, and the Vinyl.

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Several days after the league introduced the uniforms, it announced that tennis superstar Coco Gauff had become an investor in the league.

A champion on the court, a visionary off it. Welcome @CocoGauff to the @Unrivaledwbb family as an investor—together, we’re taking basketball to the next level! 🚀🏀 pic.twitter.com/aROAe6oDJk

— Unrivaled Basketball (@Unrivaledwbb) January 6, 2025

“I’m thrilled to be joining Unrivaled as an investor,” said Coco Gauff in a written statement. “Basketball is one of my favorite sports, and the chance to support a league that’s redefining the game is exciting. I look forward to being part of this movement and continuing to help elevate women’s sports to new heights.”

Gauff joins other prominent investors, including Alex Morgan and Trybe Ventures, Carmelo Anthony, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Michael Phelps.

“It’s the ability for players to stay home, to be in a market like Miami where we can just be the buzz and create that with the best WNBA players,” Stewart told ESPN of Unrivaled’s appeal. “We can’t keep fighting [the WNBA’s prioritization rule]. It is a rule that takes away our choices, which should never be a thing, especially as women, but it is still a rule.”

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

January 8, 2025

Beyoncé Surpasses Bruce Springsteen For No. 1 Spot On Official Americana Chart

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" is returning to the top charts following her Christmas Day performance.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter has returned to the No.1 spot on the Official Americana chart, knocking Bruce Springsteen to the No. 2 spot.

The decorated Grammy winner’s country debut returned to the No. 1 spot this week, making it six nonconsecutive weeks at the top spot, according to Forbes reports. Amid Bey’s return to the top spot, she knocks Springsteen’s Best Of compilation album down a notch.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter has spent 40 weeks on the Official Americana chart, with 39 of those weeks in the top 10 and only one week at No. 11. In addition to her No. 1 place on the Official American chart. Cowboy Carter is No. 2 on the Official Country Artists chart, No. 100 on the Main Albums list, and No. 85 on the Official Album Downloads.

The 2024 album has been climbing back up the charts since the “Texas Hold’ Em” singer performed the country album during the NFL Christmas Day halftime show at the game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens.

The 13-minute performance saw Beyonce perform songs from her Cowboy Carter album for the first time – including her reboots of “Jolene” and “Blackbird” and “Levi Jeans” single with Post Malone. Others who appeared with Queen Bey include rising country music stars Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, And Reyna Roberts.

Her daughter Blue Ivy came out to dance with her mom, and others who had cameos include Mexican Cowgirl Melanie Rivera, Bull-riding legend Myrtis Dightman, Jr., Miss Rodeo Texas Princess 2004 and Miss Rodeo Texas 2015, Nikki Woodward, and the first Black Rodeo Queen in Arkansas, Ja’Dayia Kursh.

Beyoncé helped increase NFL Christmas Day viewership, with the game attracting over 27 million viewers, making it the most-watched Christmas Day NFL game on record (since 2001) within the 18-34 demographic.

by Daniel Johnson

January 7, 2025

Trump Wants To Change Gulf Of Mexico To The Gulf Of America

Trump promised throughout the press conference that the United States would return to a 'golden age' of improved national security. How? Nobody really knows.

President-elect Donald Trump said during a freewheeling, stream of consciousness press conference on January 7 that he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

According to People, Trump also mentioned crime and Mexican cartels in his remarks, saying that Mexico is a “very dangerous place” that it is “essentially run by the cartels.”

On social media, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) asserted that she would help make Trump’s nationalistic dream a reality.

https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1876676830096457980?s=19

“I’ll be introducing legislation ASAP to officially change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to its rightful name, the Gulf of America!,” Greene wrote.

Just now — Trump says he’ll change The Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and won’t rule out military action against Greenland & Panama.

Believe him. pic.twitter.com/O12y5rCU6a
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) January 7, 2025

The Gulf of Mexico has been associated with Mexico since at least 1700 when it appeared on maps as the Great Bay of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico refers to the body of water that borders the Southern states of Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas, as well as Mexico and Cuba.

Trump’s comments on the Gulf of Mexico were issued in the same press conference as comments that suggest that he is open to using military force to acquire the Panama Canal and Greenland as well as some sort of “economic force” against Canada.

According to NBC News, a reporter asked Trump if he could assure Americans that he would not use the military force against Panama or Greenland. “No, I can’t assure you on either of those two, but I can say this, we need them for economic security,” Trump said.

He continued, “Well, we need greater national security purposes. I’ve been told that for a long time, long before I even ran. You have approximately 45,000 people there. People really don’t even know that Denmark has any legal right to it, but if they do, they should give it up because we need it for national security.” Trump also threatened to levy tariffs on Denmark at “a very high level” if they got in the way of the annexation of Greenland.

Although Trump has offered no details concerning how he would carry out his imperialist agenda, he promised throughout the press conference that the United States would return to a “golden age” of improved national security.

According to Dave Carney, a longtime Republican strategist who was the senior advisor of the pro-Trump Preserve America super PAC in 2024, Trump’s threats might end up being an effective negotiation tool.

As Carney told Politico, “With the president, there’s, I think, always the possibility that other countries think, ‘Holy shmoly, he may actually do that, we should try to accommodate him.’”

In a statement issued to Politico, Trump transition spokesperson Anna Kelly played up Trump’s strongman-tinged remarks as a deterrent to other nations.

“President Trump has done more to put America First since November 5 than Joe Biden did in four years. World leaders are flocking to the table because President Trump is already delivering on his promise to Make America Strong Again,” Kelly said. “When he officially takes office, foreign nations will think twice before ripping off our country, America will be respected again, and the whole world will be safer.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

January 7, 2025

Keffe D’s Attorney Files Motion To Dismiss Charges in Tupac’s Killing

'The prosecution has failed to justify a decades-long delay that has irreversibly prejudiced my client,' Carl Arnold said in court papers.

As the court date draws near for Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who is charged in the killing of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, his attorney filed a motion to dismiss the charges against him.

According to The Associated Press, Carl Arnold, who represents Keefe D, filed the motion to dismiss in the District Court of Nevada on Monday, Jan. 6. The former gang member has been accused of being involved with the shooting of Shakur on Sept. 7, 1996.

The motion alleges “egregious” constitutional violations due to a delay of 27 years by the prosecution and claims that there is a lack of corroborating evidence as well as a failure to honor immunity agreements that were given to Keffe D by federal and local authorities.

“The prosecution has failed to justify a decades-long delay that has irreversibly prejudiced my client,” Arnold said in a news release. “Moreover, the failure to honor immunity agreements undermines the criminal justice system’s integrity and seriously questions this prosecution.”

The defendant has been accused of orchestrating and enabling the shooting that killed Shakur.

The former gang member has been held in Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas since he was arrested in September 2023. He placed a plea of not guilty to first-degree murder. Prosecutors say they have strong evidence that Keffe incriminated himself in a book he penned, Compton Street Legend, which was released in 2019. He also did so during interviews with police and the media since 2008.

Keffe D said Shakur was killed by his late nephew, Orlando Anderson, who was caught on surveillance video involved in an altercation with Shakur before his death.

Tupac was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, after he watched a Mike Tyson fight. The popular, controversial rapper died six days later.

Student Loan Debt, Biden, Joe, president

by Daniel Johnson

January 7, 2025

Biden Administration Rule Bans Medical Debt From Credit Reports

The rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will effectively remove $49 billion in medical debt for 15 million Americans, clearing the way for them to access a better credit rating.

On Jan. 7, the Biden administration announced a final rule that stops unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports.

According to CBS News, the rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), will effectively remove $49 billion in medical debt for 15 million Americans, clearing the way for them to access a better credit rating by raising scores an average of 20 points and potentially leading to the approval of 22,000 more mortgages every year.

In a press release from the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris said the rule change “will be life-changing” for millions of American families, “making it easier for them to be approved for a car loan, a home loan, or a small-business loan.”

According to NPR, the move from the Biden administration is in line with a growing body of research that credit scores that are depressed by medical debt can threaten access to secure housing and increasing homelessness.

Despite this, the collections industry, which relies on selling and collecting debt, medical or otherwise, has been pushing back on the rule.

Republicans like Patrick McHenry, (R-NC), the chair of the House Financial Services Committee in 2024, have been critical. McHenry went as far as to refer to the then-proposed rule as “regulatory overreach.”

Delete CFPB. There are too many duplicative regulatory agencies.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 27, 2024

Elon Musk, who will likely have considerable influence in President-elect’s Donald Trump’s approach to government, has also called for the elimination of the CFPB on social media.

The purpose of the CFPB, according to USA.gov, is to “help(s) consumers by providing educational materials and accepting complaints. It supervises banks, lenders, and large non-bank entities, such as credit reporting agencies and debt collection companies. The Bureau also works to make credit card, mortgage, and other loan disclosures clearer, so consumers can understand their rights and responsibilities.”

by Sharelle B. McNair

January 7, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg Promotes Free Speech By Ending Fact-Checking On Meta Platforms Facebook And Instagram

Think this will end well?

Following X CEO Elon Musk, Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end fact-checking on its Instagram and Facebook platforms to promote free speech, CNN reported.

In a video circulating on social media, Zuckerberg says the company will embrace a policy of user-generated “community notes” after months of pressure and accusations from Republicans for what they view as censorship of right-wing voices on Meta. “Fact-checkers have been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created,” Zuckerberg said in the video posted on Jan. 7.

“What started as a movement to be more inclusive has increasingly been used to shut down opinions and shut out people with different ideas, and it’s gone too far.”

https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1876618361544872076

The change comes just days before President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration. Zuckerberg is in the ranks of CEOs looking to improve relationships with the troubled businessman. The CEO has made certain moves that adhere to GOP pressures. In early January 2025, Trump ally and UFC CEO Dana White was announced to be joining Meta’s board alongside two new directors. Joel Kaplan, a prominent Republican, was recently named Meta’s Chief of Global Affairs, and the parent company also announced a donation of $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, noting that Zuckerberg wants to take an “active role” in specific tech policy discussions.

While Zuckerburg acknowledged a “tradeoff” in the new policy, noting some of the threatening content that will come with the changes, Kaplan said during a Fox News interview that Meta’s partnerships with third-party fact-checkers were “well-intentioned at the outset, but there’s just been too much political bias in what they choose to fact check and how.” “We saw a lot of societal and political pressure, all in the direction of more content, moderation, more censorship, and we’ve got a real opportunity,” Kaplan said.

“Now, we’ve got a new administration and a new president coming in who are big defenders of free expression, and that makes a difference.”

Social media fans reacted to the news, laughing at the move. “I laughed uncontrollably when he said that they are moving the censorship police to Texas,” @UTexLonghorns said on X.

I laughed uncontrollably when he said that they are moving the censorship police to Texas.
— Everything Texas (@UTexLonghorns) January 7, 2025

Another user foreshadowed community notes on popular memes and gifs. “I look forward to community notes on memes and satire pages. It’s going to be hilarious,” @airynne said.

I look forward to community notes on memes and satire pages. It’s going to be hilarious.
— Erin (@airynne) January 7, 2025

According to The Seattle Times, Meta plans to permit “more speech” by getting rid of some restrictions on certain topics deemed as mainstream discussion, like immigration and gender norms, to focus on illegal and “high severity violations” such as terrorism, child sexual exploitation, and drugs.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

January 7, 2025

Zeelool Launches ‘Write For Us’ Content Creation Program For Fans With An Eye For Style

Zeelool is offering this prize-granting writing opportunity for fans with a creative knack and an eye for style.

Fashion eyewear company Zeelool wants fans to show off their writing and creative skills for its content creation program.

Zeelool recently launched its “Write For Us” event, with a prize-offering writing opportunity for those with an eye for style. Fans are encouraged to participate even without a writing background or previous interest, emphasizing that anyone from eyeglass lovers or wearers to fashion influencers can submit an article.

Those who participate can write on six diverse topics. These include pieces on product reviews, providing analysis on fashion eyewear trends, or detailing the history of Zeelool as a brand. Originality and engaging storytelling are crucial factors to one’s story making the cut.

The content should align with Zeelool as a brand while still remaining true to the voice of its writer. However, each article must also meet certain requirements. Alongside originality, it must be no less than 400 words with two high-definition pictures to match. Moreover, it has to be a unique submission that has not been submitted or published elsewhere, while still remaining fashion-focused or related.

One’s rewards will be based on word count if their article is selected. Word count ranges jump from 400 to 1,000, with higher glasses rewards for lengthier pieces. Those with chosen pieces that are over 100 words will receive a customized frame of any price range.

Zeelool has also not shied away from promoting user-generated content (UGC) on its own social media pages before. The brand hopes to boost more creators across various platforms as they collaborate with their fanbase. They encourage all who love showcasing their looks through their lenses to take part in this groundbreaking initiative.

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As of now, Zeelool has listed no deadline to submit work. Accepted pieces will be notified within a week of submission. Eligible participants can send articles to collaboration@zeelool.com.