I’m a huge fan of handmade soap, and the benefits it has. Did you know you can make your own soap, and it’s super easy to do?

A Black woman-owned, locally sourced soapmaking company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been recognized by the state for its commitment to sustainability.

Natalie Burks is the owner and operator of GLOWE Apothecary in downtown Vicksburg. The business sells Burks’s luxury skin ...