"Black History Month is personal for me. It's about honoring resilience, creativity, leadership; in my position, it's about creating opportunities for the local community and opening doors for local businesses, said Sam Martinez, General Manager of The George."
"The panel brought together Black women leaders in fashion, modeling, retail, and entrepreneurship for an intimate, raw conversation. Panelists included Princess Jenkins of The Brownstone Boutique, Victoria Seabrooks (an established model), and Joy Fraizer of Keis To Joi, a luxury accessory brand."
"Since founding The Brownstone Boutique in 1988, Jenkins has dressed women uptown for more than three decades. Jenkins delivered the perfect message to the audience: Never stop working on your business. This simple yet effective advice has helped Jenkins thrive for over thirty years."
The George Manhattan Hotel, a Hilton-branded property opening in October 2025 in Harlem, actively honors the neighborhood's cultural legacy and history. During Black History Month, the hotel amplified community voices and showcased Black history through various initiatives. A notable event was a NYFW x Black History Month panel hosted by Novi Brown, bringing together Black women leaders including Princess Jenkins of The Brownstone Boutique, model Victoria Seabrooks, and Joy Fraizer of Keis To Joi luxury accessories. The panel featured intimate conversations about the fashion industry's legacy and future. General Manager Sam Martinez emphasized that Black History Month represents honoring resilience, creativity, and leadership while creating opportunities for the local community and supporting local businesses.
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